Planning a weekend by the coast? Think blustery beach walks and cosy pub lunches followed by a low-key evening out. With just a few versatile wardrobe pieces, you can pack light, stay comfortable, and look stylish all weekend. Here's our simple, curated packing guide for a weekend away by the sea…
Why Pack Light?
It can be so easy to overcomplicate packing for a weekend away. Instead of filling your suitcase with unnecessary items, we’ve come up with a streamlined simple solution - Six garments worn multiple ways and two pairs of shoes; trainers and Chelsea boots (obviously this is for a low-key weekend getaway).
Here’s our perfect capsule wardrobe for a weekend at the beach:
Our Packing Essentials:
- A great coat - Stylish and functional
- Comfortable leggings - Perfect for travel and relaxation
- Two Cosy Jumpers - which can be used as scarves too
- A skirt - Great for dinners and casual outings
- Your Favourite Pair of Jeans - a weekend staple
Our Top Picks for the Weekend
To make your packing even easier, we’ve handpicked some wardrobe essentials from our collection:
Commando Leggings: These ultra-comfortable leggings are perfect for travel, easy to style, and ideal for lounging.
Samsøe Samsøe Jumper in Grey: Cosy yet chic, this jumper works beautifully over leggings (and covers the bum perfectly)
Vanessa Bruno Coat with Detachable Scarf and Belt: This is such a clever buy. It comes with a detachable scarf and belt meaning you can get many looks from it. The coat worn without the scarf gives a fluid, simple look. Worn with the scarf it immediately transforms into something more directional, sophisticated AND practical!! Then worn with the belt it takes on a grown-up aesthetic, making it a perfect all-rounder for a weekend away.
Travel Tip: Wear the grey jumper over your shoulders initially, and then fold it to use as a little head rest when travelling.
Outfit Ideas for Your Seaside Getaway
With just these six pieces, here’s how you can effortlessly transition from beach walks to dinners out:
- Travel Outfit: Commando leggings, grey Samsøe Samsøe jumper, Vanessa Bruno coat, Vanessa Bruno Jumper worn over the shoulders as a scarf, and trainers.
- Lunch Look: Swap leggings for your favourite jeans, add a jumper, and style with trainers or Chelsea boots.
- Dinner: Pair the skirt with the red jumper, Chelsea boots, and your Vanessa Bruno coat for an easy, polished look.
- Sunday Stroll: Slip into the grey jumper, leggings, belted coat, and boots for a relaxed yet put-together outfit.
Packing Made Simple
It's also important to remember that you are actually wearing four of the items when travelling so the reality is that you are only packing two pieces of clothing and one pair of shoes!!!
This is game changing for us where in the past we had whole outfit changes for each day/night/activity. Packing is now not only lighter but a whole lot less stressful and complicated.
Shop our weekend by the sea edit.
Explore our hand-selected pieces to complete your weekend wardrobe. Each item is chosen for style, comfort, and versatility so that you can pack smart and enjoy your coastal getaway to the fullest.
