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What lightweight evening cover-up should I look for on holiday?

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Staffygirl · 29/08/2026 17:46

Ladies, I need your help, some of you are brilliant at this sort of thing....
I'm away on holiday to Greece in a week's time.
I have various dresses but need something to cover up in the evening, not a heavy cardigan but a sort of shawl if you know what I mean, something lightweight.
I've searched online but cant find anything.
Can you advise what I should be searching for?
Thank you...

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paomara · 29/08/2026 18:00

I have a few similar to these and they are great for throwing over a dress or sleeveless top etc. Bonus.... they fold up really small and don't crease either! Very handy, and I have white, black and cream versions.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shrugs-Cropped-Cardigans-Summer-Sleeve/dp/B0DNFJL5SY/ref=sr_1_29?sr=8-29&psc=1

Obviously they are not designer gear, but if you google title you might find some very expensive versions, if that's your thing!

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shrugs-Cropped-Cardigans-Summer-Sleeve/dp/B0DNFJL5SY/ref=sr_1_29?psc=1&sr=8-29&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5572396-what-lightweight-evening-cover-up-should-i-look-for-on-holiday

sidsgranny · 29/08/2026 18:07

Where in Greece are you going? Not sure you'll need anything. I'm off to Rhodes in a week and it's still very warm during the evening.

Staffygirl · 29/08/2026 18:10

@paomara thank you for this, exactly what I'm looking for!

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Staffygirl · 29/08/2026 18:12

sidsgranny · 29/08/2026 18:07

Where in Greece are you going? Not sure you'll need anything. I'm off to Rhodes in a week and it's still very warm during the evening.

It's more that I get bitten to death by mosquitoes so want to have something lightweight over my sleeveless dresses.
I don't want anything to keep me cool..
enjoy Rhodes...

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sidsgranny · 29/08/2026 18:16

Ahhh, that makes sense. We were in crete earlier in the year and I got bitten alive so bought some spray that ended up making me smell like a citronella candle. A cover up is probably a good shout!

Screamingabdabz · 29/08/2026 18:17

100 stars kimonos are whisper light… 🤷🏻‍♀️

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