Holiday season is upon us and if you’re getting ready to jet off this summer, it’s time to start planning what must-have holiday items you will need in your suitcase. There’s no worse feeling than arriving at your destination and realising you’ve forgotten to pack a holiday essential.
Whether you’re heading out on a spontaneous city break, a stay-cation or embarking on a beach holiday, we’ve got you covered with a range of on-trend holiday essentials worth packing.
Our top picks for what to pack for a summer holiday for men, from comfortable and practical men’s shorts to stylish mix & match short sets or patterned holiday shirts, browse through your favourite holiday styles from a wide range of designer menswear brands and unearth your perfect holiday wardrobe.
Top tips for packing
- Sort your clothes into outfits!C13 top tip that can save you time and bag you some extra room in your suitcase is to pack your suitcase in outfits. It sounds simple, but it is so easy to just throw in lots of shorts and t-shirts and hope for the best, but, by trying on all of your holiday clothes beforehand and pairing them into outfits for different occasions, you will create a winning wardrobe.
- Always pack light, everyone is guilty at some point of filling your suitcase to the brim then only wearing half of what you’ve packed throughout the whole holiday. Only take with you the absolute essentials for your holiday and be realistic about what you will actually wear when you arrive, if you’re struggling narrowing this down, jotting down a rough guide of your itinerary and the outfits you’ll need for those is a great place to start
- Comfort is king and should be your main priority. No matter what holiday destination you’re travelling to or activities you have planned, ensuring that the clothes and footwear you pack are comfortable is essential to a successful trip. A simple and comfortable pair of designer shorts and t-shirt combination can be just as stylish for men as it is practical. Pack your trusted trainers or invest in a supportive sandal, footwear is the most important thing to get right on holiday, to avoid any unwanted blisters.
- Check the weather forecast, there’s no worse feeling than turning up to your holiday destination and seeing nothing but clouds and rain. Depending on the time of year and location of your holiday, there’s a possibility that some days won’t be as bright and sunny as first anticipated. You may need to pack some longer layers to stay protected against the elements during your stay.
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