It's Official: These Are The 4 Things That Influencers Always Pack For A Stylish Trip Abroad


At Who What Wear we spend a lot of time looking at clothes, and whether it’s getting ahead of catwalk trends or uncovering the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, we have a very good idea of whats landing in stores so that we can pull together edits that we're confident you're going to love. With so much newness it’s easy to shop a lot, but in a bid to think about what our wardrobes really need vs. what takes us in the moment, we're focusing on investment pieces that we'll get the most use out of, and with summer in full swing, it's time to think about warm-weather dressing.
Don't get us wrong, we still love exciting new trends, but when it comes to styling up holiday and heatwave-proof outfits, we often find that the same, classic pieces work especially hard in a capsule wardrobe. White cotton dresses! Leather sandals! Basket bags! Chic sunnies! We'd be willing to bet you have at least one of each in your rotation already, and influencers are no different.
Take a look through the feeds of Instagram's best dressed and you'll find some of the same core pieces cropping up time and again (albeit with some inspirational new ways to wear them). Too hot for blue denim? Anna Newton makes a strong case for white and ecru. Tired of maxi dresses? Summer Warren has an enviable mini collection. Prefer chic separates over dresses and jumpsuits? Rebekah Nkirote is a master at summer-ready layering. So, seeing as sharing is caring, I asked seven women with killer wardrobes to share exactly what you'll find in their suitcases for a stylish trip abroad. From premium sunglasses that don't break the bank to one or two SPF tips we're immediately saving for later, here's their edit of the best pieces to invest in this summer and beyond.
ANNA NEWTON
Shop Anna's Picks:
"The scent of this SPF is unreal! I tend to use a thicker cream in the morning (like the Ultra Violette Body SPF), and then top up with a spray throughout the day. This one is great because it’s not sticky at all and the scent just screams 'holiday' when you spray it."
SUMMER WARREN
Shop Summer's Picks:
"I come with a lot of baggage on vacation, and I need a purse large enough to hold my glosses, digital camera, selfie light, phone, etc. This Bottega Veneta inspired satchel instantly pulls a casual look together."
REBEKAH NKIROTE
Shop Rebekah's Picks:
"I’ve just got back from New York and would not have been able to survive the summer without this mist and this lip serum combo from Chanel!"
"I don’t think any trip is complete without a pair of sunnies! I’ve always loved the 90s oval look, so I always pack a black and brown pair as they go with just about everything. My go-to brand and frame for sunnies is Le Specs (I love the gold detailing on the Work It pair), but I recently discovered Corlin eyewear, and they have some great frames too!"
KIM TURKINGTON
Shop Kim's Picks:
"Free-set bikinis from Free People are favourite when it comes to swimwear, but you could also try independent London-based swim brand YouSwim, they're handmade in the UK from a beautiful ribbed stretchy fabric that adapts to fit you."
SARAH AND PHILIPPA: WE ARE TWINSET
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SHLOKA SENSARMA
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CLAUDIA BERRESFORD
Shop Claudia's Picks:
"I used to just pick up whatever SPF was available in Boots at the airport, but now I’m in my mid 30s I’ve become a bit fussy about the sun cream I use. My go-to for body has been Piz Buin for quite a few years now, but my fave SPF for face is Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily SPF50+. I wear this in the day without makeup but it makes a great base layer for makeup too, I love that it doesn’t leave a white cast and it leave skin glowy while allowing it to breathe too."
"The days of panic ordering bikinis for a holiday are over for me, I have found the perfect shape and fit for me at Hunza G in the Jamie bikini. I love that the bikini bottoms are high waisted and give me the right amount of coverage, and the twist front bikini top gives the perfect amount of support without using any wires or feeling too tight. It is actually genius and I truly believe everyone should have a pair! I’ve got it in a few colour ways and it’s my go-to now!
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Remy Farrell is a London-based fashion editor with 10 years of experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she ventured into beauty, compiling reviews and diverse beauty content. In her role as fashion editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new brands to share with the WWW UK readership, and loves uncovering hidden gems to make shopping accessible to everyone.
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