31 Jul 8 Summer Holiday Outfit Ideas to Elevate Your 2023 Vacation Style

High summer is upon us (even if it doesn’t necessarily feel like it…), and naturally, it’s got us thinking of summer holidays! And specifically, the summer holiday outfit ideas to elevate our vacation style in 2023. The peak of summer means it is time to relax on sandy shores, navigate the cobbled streets of sweet coastal towns, or marvel at the sunset with a cool drink in hand. Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, city break, or escape to the country, your summer holiday outfits need to be cool, comfortable, and versatile. Not to mention highly Instagrammable, obviously. Luckily for you, we have assembled 8 simple but chic summer holiday outfit ideas that will elevate your vacation style in 2023. And handily, you may already have in your summer wardrobe. If not, here is where to snap up these vacation essential pieces, whatever your budget.

Effortless Maxi Dress Holiday Outfit

Sometimes the simplest of summer holiday outfit ideas are the best. A versatile black dress is a simple but chic option you will return to again and again. Plus maxi lengths are trending hard…

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

Matteau Cut-out Organic Cotton Poplin Dress, £442.50, LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza Medium Anagram basket bag, £550, Bottega Veneta Drop gold-plated sterling silver earrings, £860, Celine Eyewear Triomphe 01 oval sunglasses, £370, THE ROW Lace-up knotted satin sandals, £1,060

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

COS GATHERED BUSTIER MIDI DRESS, £89, Jigsaw Mini Broadwell Straw Bag, (£125) £62, Anthropologie The Petra Mini Drop Earrings, £48, A.Emery Finch bead-embellished leather sandals, £170, Le Specs Outta Trash Sunglasses, £85

Chic Cover-Up + Bikini Holiday Outfit

When you’re spending most of your time at the beach all you need is a versatile bikini and a chic cover-up. We vote for a sarong you can wear as a skirt when you hit the beach bar.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

MELISSA ODABASH Luxor bikini Top, (£130) £91, MELISSA ODABASH Luxor bikini bottoms, (£130) £91, ALIITA Croissant 9kt gold necklace, £232, SOPHIE BUHAI Intrinsic Medium 18kt gold-vermeil hoop earrings, £302, CELINE EYEWEAR Triomphe 01 oval sunglasses, £370, BOTTEGA VENETA Flip Flap leather-trimmed canvas tote bag, £2,240, MATTEAU Printed silk pareo, £332.38, SOPHIE BUHAI Acetate hair clip, £219

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

ARKET Wired Bikini Top, £25, ARKET High Waist Bikini Bottom, £19, & Other Stories Layered Belly Chain, (£27) £13, & Other Stories Oval Sunglasses, £27, & Other Stories Hammered Hoop Earrings, £17, Arket Leather-Detailed Canvas Tote, £109, Zara PRINTED COTTON MULTIWAY PAREO, £29.99, & Other Stories Ribbon Bucket Hat, (£29) £22

Denim Shorts + Waistcoat Summer Outfit

For a twist on a classic summer holiday outfit idea, switch your usual tank for a waistcoat to elevate your classic denim shorts.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

FAITHFULL THE BRAND Elfie tie-front linen top, £129, OLIVER PEOPLES + Khaite cat-eye acetate and gold-tone sunglasses, £425, Missoma Savi Dome Small Hoop Earrings, £89.00, PRADA Small logo raffia tote, £1,500, AGOLDE Parker high-rise denim shorts, £176, ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Morfi strappy leather sandals, £180.00

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

& Other Stories Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses, £27, & Other Stories Droplet Hoop Earrings, £17, COS KNITTED WAISTCOAT, £59, & Other Stories Forever Cut Denim Shorts, £65, Arket Leather-Detailed Straw Bag, £79, Arket Leather Strap Sandals, £129

Easy Summer Shirt + Shorts Outfit

An easy shirt + shorts coord is a no-brainer for your packing list. Pull the shirt over any outfit as a light layer, pair the shorts with a tank, or coordinate for an easy total look.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

Frankie Shop Lui striped shirt, £170.00, Frankie Shop Lui striped shorts, £170.00, LOEWE Cropped embroidered ribbed stretch-cotton jersey tank, £275, MARIA TASH Hiranya 8mm 14-karat gold single hoop earring, £360, MUUÑ George canvas-trim woven basket bag, £160, BIRKENSTOCK Boston Clog, £130.00

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

H&M Cotton Poplin Shirt, £21.99, H&M Cotton Poplin Shorts, £12.99, H&M Ribbed vest top, (£9.99) £6.00, & Other Stories Angular Hoop Earrings, £23, & Other Stories Leather-Trimmed Straw Tote,£85.00, Bershka LEATHER clogs with buckle, £39.99

White Skirt + Scarf Vacation Outfit

Prepare (or pretend) to breeze around the Riviera in style, with a fresh white cotton skirt pulled over your swimsuit and touches of raffia and gold.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

ISABEL MARANT Tortoiseshell hexagonal sunglasses, £211, VALENTINO Printed silk and cotton headscarf, £360, & Other Stories Hammered Hoop Earrings, £17, HUNZA G + NET SUSTAIN Nadine seersucker bikini, £160, Hill House Home The Delphine Nap Skirt, £120, DRAGON DIFFUSION Triple Jump small woven leather basket bag, £308, ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Kentima striped metallic sandals, £220

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

River Island KHAKI TEXTURED PLUNGE SWIMSUIT £35, & Other Stories Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses, £27, & Other Stories Hammered Hoop Earrings, £17, Even&Odd Foulard, £10.99, M&S COLLECTION Pure Cotton Broderie Midi Tiered Skirt, £55, Mango Raffia tote bag, £119.99, Pull & Bear FLAT LEATHER STRAPPY SANDALS, £29.99

Bright Crochet Dress Summer Holiday Outfit

We can all agree that crochet is the basis of many a good summer holiday outfit idea. To take your crochet from day to night, layer a bright crochet mini dress with a breezy white shirt and gold accessories

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

JAMES PERSE Linen shirt, £175, A.L.C. Senna crocheted cotton mini dress, £505, Missoma SERPENT TEXTURED DOUBLE MINI HOOP EARRINGS, £89.00, SAINT LAURENT Panier Small raffia basket bag, £975, ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Mitos braided-strap woven sandals, £180.00

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

H&M Linen-blend shirt, £19.99, Mango Halter-neck knitted dress, £39.99, & Other Stories Oval Sunglasses, £27, & Other Stories Hammered Mini Hoop Earrings, £15.00, & Other Stories Leather-Trimmed Straw Tote, £85, Zara Gold Lace Up Sandals, £35.99

Fun Trousers + White Tank Outfit Idea

Striped linen trousers have been doing the rounds on Instagram and I want a pair. They will look great with your white tank and a breezy shirt for mornings about town.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

JAMES PERSE Linen shirt, £175, LOEWE Cropped embroidered ribbed stretch-cotton jersey tank, £275, Missoma Savi Dome Small Hoop Earrings, £89.00, FAITHFULL THE BRAND La Plage De Mau striped linen flared pants, £229, SAINT LAURENT Panier Medium raffia tote, £1,255, DRAGON DIFFUSION Positano leather sandals, £170

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

H&M Linen-blend shirt, £19.99, Ninety Percent BETTE VEST IN WHISPER WHITE, £25, & Other Stories Droplet Hoop Earrings, £17, Boden Highbury Linen Trousers Stripe, (£90.00) £63.00, Mango Natural fibre shopper bag, (£79.99) £45.99, & Other Stories Leather Thong Sandals, £95

Chic Swimsuit + Shorts Summer Holiday Outfit

One-shoulder swimsuits are trending and a staple black number will do you no wrong. Pull on a pair of crisp white shorts and some choice accessories for post-pool sundowners.

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Credit:

OTIUMBERG Knot-pendant cord choker necklace, £160, ISABEL MARANT Sage one-shoulder swimsuit, £255, ULLA JOHNSON Anela belted cotton-poplin shorts, £260, CELINE EYEWEAR Rectangular sunglasses, £340, Loewe Leather-trimmed raffia tote bag, £875.00, SPINELLI KILCOLLIN Amaryllis sterling silver and 18kt gold ring, £1,151, Missoma LUCY WILLIAMS COBRA SNAKE CHAIN ANKLET, £89.00, TOTEME The City leather slides, £360

Summer Holiday Outfit Idea – Debit:

Arket Crinkle One-Shoulder Swimsuit, £55, Mango Metal bridge sunglasses, £22.99, & Other Stories Belted Cotton Chino Shorts, £65, Mango Criss-cross 2 ring set, £12.99, Arket Leather Macrame Bag, £55, Freshwater Pearl Pendant Anklet, £19.00, Mango Leather sandals with straps, £49.99

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