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what to wear over dresses outfits in evening on Easter sun holiday?

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FreeButtonBee · 04/03/2023 16:41

Okay I am really out of practice with sun holidays - I've only done Uk hols really for the past ten years with the odd villa holiday where you can just throw on a cosy woolly jumper if it's chilly.

But I'm going to a reasonably expensive AI place in Greece at Easter and want to look vaguely put together. It's not going to be super warm in the evenings. Any ideas for what to wear over the top of dresses/outfits that won't make me look like my mum? waterfall cardis or pashminas are not really my style but I don't think a woolly black polo neck is really going to work either! I am a bit stumped.

I am a busty size 12 and short; I like wafty sun dresses and wide leg trousers with vest tops. Clothes wise I'm sorted; it's just some layering that I am stumped with.

Any thoughts or directions much appreciated.

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waltzingparrot · 04/03/2023 17:50

white ruched sleeve blazer?

Ladyoftheprom · 04/03/2023 17:56

waltzingparrot · 04/03/2023 17:50

white ruched sleeve blazer?

Yep this x

DrNo007 · 04/03/2023 18:02

Short smart jacket.

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FreeButtonBee · 04/03/2023 18:55

Hmmm, I don’t love the blazer look- Just reminds me of my school days 🫣 but maybe a soft blazer rather than the polyester pile em high styles? Any links?

I saw this cardi at Anthropologie Cardi which felt a bit more boho/ holiday-ish

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rookiemere · 04/03/2023 19:17

These wraps are perfect over holiday dresses for a little warmth in the evening www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/products/jackets-wraps/item/short-tie-wrap

touterustome · 04/03/2023 20:13

Linen or cotton oversized shirt will look cool

Light cotton crew neck jumper

Jersey jacket

touterustome · 04/03/2023 20:15

FreeButtonBee · 04/03/2023 18:55

Hmmm, I don’t love the blazer look- Just reminds me of my school days 🫣 but maybe a soft blazer rather than the polyester pile em high styles? Any links?

I saw this cardi at Anthropologie Cardi which felt a bit more boho/ holiday-ish

Really like that cardi!

Whistles had a jersey blazer jackety thing recently . I have a brilliant boxy one I got from gap 12 years ago that I have been trying to replace for years but have never found anything close

Choconut · 04/03/2023 20:18

I'd wear a long cardi without buttons, obviously not this one but like this.
www.walmart.com/ip/Women-Plus-Draped-Open-Front-Long-Sleeve-Flowy-Light-Cardigan-LT-Green-3X/902834036

olivehater · 04/03/2023 20:23

Biker jacket, denim jacket, oversized hoody

NorthFaceofthelaundrypile · 04/03/2023 20:50

a fine linen jumper - Poetry style?

Chasedbythechaser · 04/03/2023 20:56

The Anthropologie cardigan is really lovely. Their price point is always too high for the quality imo but that is a very versatile cardigan!

anon2022anon · 04/03/2023 20:58

Last holiday I had, I took a denim jacket, a tan linen blazer, and a couple of oversized shirts. A khaki safari jacket might also work with your trouser outfits.

Lilsoph · 04/03/2023 21:38

What about a soft linen jacket. Like a blazer but softer and less structured. Ive got a jaeger hooded zip up jacket which is a good few years old now but you may get something similar on vinted or ebay.

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FreeButtonBee · 04/03/2023 21:43

Chasedbythechaser · 04/03/2023 20:58

Oh yes I like that one too. Thanks!

and a safari jacket or a soft bomber might be good too - thanks for some good ideas now!

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FreeButtonBee · 04/03/2023 21:46

touterustome · 04/03/2023 20:15

Really like that cardi!

Whistles had a jersey blazer jackety thing recently . I have a brilliant boxy one I got from gap 12 years ago that I have been trying to replace for years but have never found anything close

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I Had a look at whistles and while they actually have some nice little jersey jackets, they are just a bit too worky for me in hols. But thanks. They’d fallen off my radar a bit.

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RafaellaOrDella · 04/03/2023 21:57

A denim or linen shirt? & Other Stories usually have good denim ones.

Meredusoleil · 04/03/2023 22:05

Definitely denim jacket. Goes with most outfits imho.

olivehater · 04/03/2023 22:27

Also I have a cream lace and a broderie Anglais semi structure blazer thing both from Zara which are pretty versatile.

Blingstar · 04/03/2023 22:39

I'd go denim jacket and scarves. And some jumpers. The last time I was on holiday in April - Canaries - it was really cold at night. I had a coat and I was really glad I'd taken it. What are the evening temps?

NevieSticks · 05/03/2023 00:43

i think these short quilted jackets are great for that kind of thing. Just size down though!

www.apricotonline.co.uk/collarless-quilted-jacket/Us1937-Stone.html

BHRK · 05/03/2023 18:48

Denim jacket or cashmere cardigan. I think they are classics

museumum · 05/03/2023 18:51

Denim jacket, jersey blazer, and some shirts to wear open - I like a sort of artists smock style denim shirt worn as a jacket.