Last Updated on May 27, 2023
It’s officially summer holiday season and boy are we ready to enjoy idyllic beaches, exciting sights and decent weather – but before any of that, we have to think about the worst part: packing.
If your anything like me packing is a dreaded task that is often put off till the last possible minute and then I end up forgetting half of what I meant to pack.
The last thing you want to do on holiday is spend hundreds on something you already have but left at home.
You deserve to go on a trip that’s hassle and stress-free, so make sure you don’t leave out important stuff.
To make sure you’re ready for any and every thing you need for your much-awaited holiday, here’s the ultimate holiday packing checklist you need.
Wear Next may receive a small commission if you click a link from one of our articles onto a retail website and make a purchase.
Travel in Style
Before you plan all your chic outfits, it’s best to plan all your travel necessities for the trip.
Here are the things to make sure you don’t forget when packing. They make your plane, train or car trips so much easier.
- Suitcase (we’ve found a selection that fit hand luggage requirements, here)
- Travel tote or handbag
- Passport
- Phone
- Bank card and/or cash
- Lip balm
- Moisturiser
- Book
- Sunglasses for when you land (optional: sunglasses chain to make sure you don’t lose them)
- Phone charger
- Headphones
- Face masks
- Hand sanitiser
- Loungewear
Large The Tote Bag, £230, Marc Jacobs – buy now
Cat-eye Frame Sunglasses, £253, Gucci – buy now
Elastic Waist Lounge Pants, £215, Maison Essentiele – buy now
Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15 3.7g, £21, Elizabeth Arden – buy now
Palms Together Hand Cleansing Gel Coconut Scent with Hook 60ml, £4, Nails.INC – buy now
Charlotte’s Magic Cream, £52, Charlotte Tilbury – buy now
Fun in the Sun
Enjoy beach and boat trips by having these on hand.
- Another pair of sunglasses, to suit every outfit
- Beach towel
- Swimsuit x 2
- Bikini x 2
- Beach bag
- Sun hat
- SPF for your body
- SPF for your face
- Slides / sandals
- Beach scarf or sarong
Ruffled Swimsuit, £29.99, Zara – buy now
Gold Stripe Floppy Hat in Gold or Natural, £28, John Lewis – buy now
Woven Shoulder Bag, £45.99, Zara – buy now
Triangle bikini top, £12.99, H&M – buy now
Brazilian bikini bottoms, £9.99, H&M – buy now
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml, £18.74, La Roche-Posay – buy now
READ MORE: Oily Skin? These Sunscreens Work Wonders on Even the Shiniest Faces
For Stress-free Day Trips
Make sure you have everything you need to look and feel your best on day trips with these stylish essentials.
- Pair of denim shorts
- Pair of bermuda shorts
- T-shirts x2
- 1 blouse
- 3 x summer dresses
- Underwear (including nude and thongs)
- Comfy trainers
Forever Cut Denim Shorts, £65, & Other Stories – buy now
X’s And O’s Midi, £108, Free People – buy now
100% Supima Cotton V Neck T-Shirt, £14.90, Uniqlo – buy now
550 mesh-trimmed leather sneakers, £150, New Balance – buy now
Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Beach Dress, £35, M&S – buy now
For Calm Summer Nights
Avoid the getting ready frenzy before an evening out with the help of these must-have items.
- Dressier sandals
- A light jacket or overshirt
- Evening dress
- Nice top x 2
- Jewellery
Knot dress with opening, £79.99, Mango – buy now
Groove Huggie Earrings, £85, Monica Vinader – buy now
Lace Covered Button Top, £31.20, Warehouse – buy now
Sweetheart neck top, £18, Monki – buy now
Slingback Thong Sandals in Sand, £49, Charles & Keith – buy now
Beauty Must-haves when packing
Don’t forget about the beauty department.
Get your skincare, make up, and personal care needs sorted with the help of these items.
- Make-up bag
- Face wash
- Face moisturiser
- Sunscreen
- Body moisturiser
- Make-up remover
- Cotton wool pads
- Hair brush
- Hair bands
- Nail varnish
- Nail varnish remover pads
- Hair straighteners
- Hair dryer
- Perfume
- Shower gel
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Aftersun
- Razors
- Tweezers
- Sanitary products
- Painkillers
- Diarrhoea tablets
- Plasters/ blister plasters
- Nail file
- Deodorant
READ MORE:
Dry Touch Sun Care Cream for Face SPF30 50ml, £24, Clarins – buy now
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum £57 for 30ml, Dior – buy now
After Sun Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 50ml, £45, Institut Esthederm – buy now
Baby Logo-print shell travel case, £29, Kylie – buy now
The Plant Brush Deep Sea Blue, £13.60, Tangle Teezer – buy now
The Essentials
Don’t leave home without these.
- Travel adapter
- Speakers
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
