The Stylish Staycation
August is upon us and that means that the warm summer sunshine is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. Of course, it would be great to think we were jetting off to sunnier climes before battening down the hatches for the wet and wild winter months but as ever, there may be some budgetary constraints. Ultimately, your desired destination is going to shape your holiday wardrobe but to what extent would you actually curtail your overseas ambitions in order to afford the outfits?
In a recent article from the Mail Online, entitled “Confessions of a fashionista: I can’t afford to jet off somewhere exotic AND buy a fabulous holiday wardrobe,” it was argued that some kind of compromise between destination and wardrobe should be reached. As everyone is feeling the post-recession pinch, the staycation has really grown in popularity. Taking your holiday in the UK probably means that you won’t be packing your beachwear but you will still need to pack a holiday wardrobe that fits the kind of trip that you’ll have.
Getting out into the fresh air and wide open spaces is great for your health, both mentally and physically. We’re really quite spoiled for areas of natural beauty in the UK too; walking in the Lake District and boating the Norfolk Broads are just some of the options you have for a Great British staycation. All of the options give you ample opportunity to add to your summer wardrobe but you really need to know what kind of holiday you’re going to have before you shop for the wardrobe. Some might say that in the finest tradition of the British summer holiday, you need to start by thinking about a waterproof.
However, striving to stay focussed on the sunny side of British summertime, there are some basic wardrobe additions 
that you should bear in mind when shopping for your staycation. In addition to that ubiquitous mac, a pair of boots will ensure you’re ready for anything when taking in the majesty of the British countryside. It was interesting to note that during this summer’s festival season, the usual mud-bath that makes trendy patterned willies the hottest summer statement simply didn’t emerge. Instead, ladies’ leather boots have been the fashion savvy choice everywhere; from town galas to Glastonbury.
Should the August weather take a turn for the worse and decide to rain on your parade, an indoor contingency plan is a great idea – wardrobe-wise, of course. There’s no shortage of stylish boutique hotels in the UK and should it get a bit wet out there, you can always stay warm, dry and chic indoors. Ultimately though, when it comes to preparing the ideal capsule wardrobe for holidaying in the UK, you really better be ready for anything.
So, as is always the case with a capsule wardrobe, the essence is in the adaptability. A classic mac will always pull an outfit together nicely, whether that’s jeans and a smart top or a floaty summer frock. The combination of a flowing dress and a chunky knit cardigan is ideal for changeable weather. Layers, generally speaking, are the way to go if you don’t know what kind of weather to expect. However, when you’re packing for holiday and space is at a premium, you can be reluctant to pack too many. However, artful combinations can give you numerous outfits from a limited number of pieces.
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