You know the feeling; your suitcase is packed, half of it never gets unpacked, and the outfit you really wanted to wear is still hanging at home.
We've made it easy for you. Here's the packing list that actually works – with styles from our new summer collections that transition from the beach to the restaurant without you needing to change your entire wardrobe.
Find styles that match your vacation style
Summer holidays down south call for clothes that can keep up from morning to night. This doesn't mean you have to pack a full suitcase. It's about choosing the right styles — those that can be styled in multiple ways and still look fresh on day five.
At Black Colour, you'll find our summer collections that are designed precisely for this: Soft materials, feminine cuts, prints with life and colours that suit the warmth.
How to pack smart for your Southern holiday
One dress that does it all
A printed dress is one of the season's strongest vacation pieces. It looks wild, but is surprisingly easy to style. Cinch your waist with a BCTWIST jute belt — and you have a look that works from the boardwalk to dinner. Wear it over your swimwear without a belt for a boho-inspired look.
Prefer something more feminine? Then check out dresses with polka dots or floral details. They are lightweight, take up almost no space in your suitcase, and give that light, blissful look that only summer can provide.
Which styles should you have in your suitcase?
A basic blouse is your best friend
Basic blouses in white, cream, and black are the key items that elevate your entire suitcase. Style them with shorts and flat sandals during the day. Switch to a skirt and a pair of high-heeled sandals in the evening – and the look is completely transformed.
Pack simply. Play with the rest – and let accessories do the work. A colourful BCMILOVA necklace, a floral hair clip, or the BCDEX bag with a lemon print give a neutral outfit just the twist it needs.
Accessories
Packing list for a southern holiday:
- A printed maxi dress for long evenings
- Blouses in white, cream or black
- A pair of versatile trousers or a skirt
- Shorts for relaxed days
- A colourful necklace that elevates any outfit
- A few hair clips in different styles
- A printed bag for the beach and market
- A belt to tie the look together
- A cap for the hottest days
- Sunglasses to match your mood
- Swimwear
And now for the practicalities - because someone has to be responsible
Passport, money, and phone.
The boarding pass - which we always find at the last second at the airport. Sunscreen for the first day, because of course we forgot that the sun actually bites.
We'll handle the rest once we're down south.
