The good weather may have finally graced UK shores, but research shows that nearly 50% of people have booked or are planning to get out of here in the next three months on either a city or beach break. Good news for your stress and vitamin D levels, and even better news if you love nothing more than concocting outfit options before take-off. As someone who loves to arrive at an airport 3 hours ahead of time, I’m not someone who likes to leave my suitcase until the last second. Luckily, Marks & Spencer's high summer collection has just launched and it's full of great escape-worthy staples that you'll wear both at home and away.
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I'm Bookmarking These 15 Marks & Spencer Pieces For My Next Getaway
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Your holiday capsule wardrobe awaits...
For those dreaming of city breaks where hand luggage space is tight, you’ll need multi-tasking pieces that can take you from pottering through the streets looking in windows to al fresco dinners kerb-side. That means breezy linen tailoring, crisp cottons and flat shoes that can stand being in the sun all day. If having sand underfoot is a non-negotiable for your getaway, you’ll have a greater appreciation for M&S’s light, airy layers perfect for draping over chic swimwear. There are casually glamorous dresses and effortless co-ords that easily transform from beach to bar with just a change of shoes and a touch of jewellery.
Marks & Spencer have something of a mantra for their key collections these days, dubbing them as ‘anything but ordinary’. These are the pieces that have been created to deliver the quality and value that M&S has built a reputation for, in statement-making designs that make the everyday feel special. These high summer bits are as vibrant as they as versatile, and if you need any convincing, you can literally see on the site how many pieces are being looked at by other customers, and even sold. Let’s just say the best pieces won't be around for long. So, if you’re planning your next getaway, scroll on and discover my edit of the pieces worth packing ahead of time.
Pure Cotton Printed Bardot Midaxi Beach Dress
Beach! Sunset dinners! Weddings! Is there anything this breezy 100% cotton showstopper can't do?
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Linen Blend High Waisted Bermuda Shorts
Bermuda shorts are IN! Perfect for swanning around a foreign city one day and wearing to the office the next. I'm particularly loving them with a matching waistcoat.
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Straw Striped Tote Bag
Beach bags don't come much better than this. This sturdy striped number is perfectly summery in raffia, and large enough to carry all the essentials including a beach towel.
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Cotton Rich Striped Midi Knitted Dress
Made from cotton-rich material, this knitted dress is a comfy addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. Just add black accessories for a little rivieria-inspired glamour.
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Cotton Rich Textured Tie Neck Mini Dress
This is the perfect all-holiday dress. Perfectly wafty in cotton, short in length to tan your legs and rich in detail for a departure from your everyday home style.
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Pure Cotton Striped Collared Shirt
There are so many ways in which to wear an oversized stripe shirt. Tuck into shorts, style loose over denim or even over swimwear for added protection from the sun.
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Linen Rich Checked Maxi A-Line Skirt
This 90s-inspired maxi skirt is pure summer perfection. Style with the matching top for a low key glamorous lunch option, or style with a knotted white shirt for something more casual. This is one hardworking wardrobe staple, I'm telling you.
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Linen Blend Button Through Longline Waistcoat
If you were planning on wearing a t-shirt, wear a white waistcoat instead - it'll instantly elevate your look.
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V-Neck Strappy Midaxi Tiered Beach Dress
We all need a reliable summer dress that does it all, and this is it. Great for throwing over a swimsuit when you want to gravitate from beach to bar, or for exploring winding city streets in search of boutique shops and gelato. Just add sandals and you're good to go.
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Satin Maxi Slip Skirt
Dress down with a cotton tee by day or up with the matching cami by evening - you'll get endless wear out of this slinky, sultry satin slip.
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Leather Buckle Strappy Block Heel Sandals
These have the perfect heel height in case you want to wear them in the day time too.
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Padded Ruffle Plunge V-Neck Swimsuit
The ruffle details make this glamorous both in and out of the pool. Trust me, keep it dry and you can style as a top with shorts for the ultimate multi-tasking piece - perfect if you didn't opt for extra KGs at the airport.
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Faux Leather Sling Cross Body Bag
A cross body bag is an essential holiday staple, leaving you hands free for an icecream in one hand and directions in the other. The faux leather finish on this one looks particularly expensive.
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Linen Blend Embellished Midaxi Column Dress
With its glinting shell embellishments, this linen-blend dress is giving mermaid. So chic!
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Leather Double Buckle Flatform Sandals
These comfy flatforms will see you through every aspect of your holidays but still feel elegant enough to wear out in the evening too thanks to the chic buckle detail.
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