It just so happened that my first holiday in three years would be a big one—15 days in fact—and before having a packing meltdown, I set about building a capsule wardrobe that would create as many outfits as possible with as few a pieces as possible (bar some shoe options). And for the first time ever, I perfected the formula for holiday dressing, and the secret is… swimwear.
With a forecast of nearly 32°C every day in Greece, my main focus were pieces that would stay cool and look good, and it turned out that with the exception of a couple of light and airy dresses, bikinis and one-piece costumes would form the basis of everything I wore. Whether paired with shorts, under skirts or, of course, on their own, it turned out that all I would require in my case for a fortnight of island hopping would be a few changes of swimwear, cotton separates, a couple of cover-ups and my favourite jewellery.
Below is a selection of the looks I wore on my trip and some of the pieces you can shop now to re-create them. I’m happy to say that each piece is able to be mixed and matched with another. Oh, and there’s also a very handy scarf styling tip for those extra low on space. So consider this a maximalist’s guide on what to wear in Greece with minimal fuss.