015. STYLE SUBCULTURES: Summer Weekend Trip
This is everything you should pack for perfect style on your summer escapades.
After countless trips that saw me wearing ten percent of the contents of my suitcase, I cracked the code on the ideal amount of clothing and accessories you need for a weekend trip (three days + two nights) in summer. It covers everything you need for pool or beach time, daytime wanderings, and evenings wining and dining, and fits comfortably in a carry-on leaving space for your nightwear, underwear, sportswear, and toiletries. In today’s newsletter, I share the key pieces you should pack and how to combine them for perfect style and optimal outfit repeating, whether you’re off to Montauk, Amalfi, or Comporta.
I have laid out five examples of what this capsule looks like for five different aesthetics (modern classic, romantic/feminine, tomboy/casual, glam, and minimalist), with links to shop the pieces that might be missing from your wardrobe. Everything I have linked, apart from the swimwear, is made of natural fiber unless stated otherwise. If you need vegan alternatives for the bags and shoes, leave a comment. As usual, I have curated these different aesthetics to help you develop an eye for pieces that feel like ‘you’ rather than what’s on trend.
For a weekend trip in summer, these are the pieces you should pack and how/when to wear them: