For a week in a holiday villa, you pack for four moments: pool, outings, evenings in the garden and a dinner. Bring airy clothes for the daytime, one or two polished evening outfits and an extra layer for when it cools down. Above all, choose pieces that combine with each other. Below you will find the list and the outfits per moment.
The four moments of a villa holiday
| Moment | What you need |
|---|---|
| At the pool | Swimwear, something to throw on over it, sandals |
| Outing to the village or market | Airy trouser or jumpsuit, polo or T-shirt, comfortable shoes |
| Evening in the garden | Polished but relaxed, with a layer for later |
| Dinner in a restaurant | One smart outfit, loafers or smart sandals |
Packing list for women (seven days)
- Two sets of swimwear and something to throw on over it.
- One jumpsuit or dress that you wear in the daytime and in the evening.
- Three tops: a fine-knit T-shirt, a blouse and a top for the evening.
- Two trousers: light jeans and an airy trouser or skort.
- A fine-knit cardigan for cool evenings.
- Flat sandals, white sneakers and a pair of smart sandals.
- A straw bag, sunglasses, sun hat and a silk scarf.
Packing list for men (seven days)
- Two pairs of swim shorts.
- Four polos or T-shirts, of which at least one smart knitted polo.
- Two light trousers and possibly one pair of shorts.
- One shirt for the restaurant.
- A thin cardigan or long-sleeved polo for the evening.
- Espadrilles or sandals, leather sneakers and suede loafers.
- Sunglasses, cap or hat and a leather belt.
The pieces that do the most work
The jumpsuit. For women, a jumpsuit is a versatile choice. The Clarissa in cream is an airy linen jumpsuit with an elastic waistband. In the daytime with sandals to the market, in the evening with gold earrings at the table in the garden. It folds up small and weighs little.
The fine-knit T-shirt. The Lenora in light blue is fine-knit, two-tone and has gold ball-shaped buttons. That makes it work both with jeans and with a trouser.
The light jeans. The Adelaide in light blue is a high-waist contour-fit jeans. Light blue denim looks summery and combines with white, cream and navy.
The knitted polo for men. The Julian in cool grey, made of cotton, silk and linen with a quarter zip, is airy enough for the day and polished enough for the restaurant. A second, sportier polo is the Atticus in white, a striped cotton polo with buttons. With the Atticus, take one size larger than usual.
The white trouser. The Harrison in white is a tapered trouser with a single pleat. For dinner at the restaurant or a festive evening at the villa.
Outfits per day
- Arrival: jeans and fine-knit T-shirt (women), light trouser and knitted polo (men). Comfortable for the journey, polished on arrival.
- Pool day: swimwear with something airy over it, sandals.
- Market in the village: jumpsuit with straw bag, or a striped polo with light trouser.
- Cooking night at the villa: light trouser, lovely top, cardigan over the shoulders.
- Outing to a city: trouser or jeans, polo, sneakers you can walk in.
- Restaurant: white trouser with blouse (women) or shirt and loafers (men).
- Last day: the favourite of the week once more.
Colours that together make a suitcase
Choose a small colour palette beforehand. For a sunny villa holiday, white, cream, light blue, navy and sand work best. That way most tops and trousers combine with each other. A striking colour or print can serve as an accent, but keep the rest calm.
Packing tips for a shared villa
- Coordinate with your friends. One iron or steamer, one hairdryer and one set of laundry bags is enough for the whole group.
- Choose colours that combine. White, cream, navy, light blue and sand: then you can wear every top with every trouser.
- Roll instead of fold. Knitwear and T-shirts crease less and take up less space.
- Bring a small laundry bag for wet swimwear and dirty laundry.
- Leave room for what you buy at the market.
Clothes for the journey
If you travel by plane, you can wear your heaviest pieces on the way. That saves space in the suitcase. For the travel day, choose clothes that do not pinch and in which you still arrive polished after a few hours of sitting, such as a trouser with a little stretch and a knitted polo or fine-knit T-shirt. If you drive, bring a cardigan within reach for the air conditioning and the evening stop.
Do you wash on the spot?
Many villas have a washing machine. Then you can manage with even less: one wash halfway through the week, and you can wear your favourite pieces again. Wash knitted pieces cold and let them dry flat in the shade, not in the bright sun. On our care instructions page you will find more explanation per material.
Looking for airy pieces for your villa suitcase? Take a look at the Boulevard collection for women or the Lounge collection for men.
Shop the look
Clarissa: linen jumpsuit, cream
Lenora: fine-knit T-shirt with tweed look, light blue
Adelaide: high-waist contour-fit jeans, light blue
Julian: knitted polo with quarter zip, cool grey
Atticus: striped cotton polo with buttons, white
Harrison: tapered trouser with pleats, white
Frequently asked questions
How many outfits do you bring for a week in a villa?
With seven to ten pieces that combine with each other you can manage a week, especially if you can wash halfway through.
What do you wear to a restaurant on holiday?
A light trouser with a blouse or shirt, or a jumpsuit with lovely sandals. Polished, but summery.
Which shoes do you bring to a holiday villa?
Sandals or espadrilles for by the pool, sneakers for outings and loafers or smart sandals for the evening.
