I don’t know about you but my style of packing for a beach holiday usually goes a little something like this.
- Think about packing for the holiday.
- Hope the weather will be nice.
- Think a bit more about packing.
- Wonder where my suitcase is.
- Finally decide to start packing – the night before we’re leaving for the beach holiday.
- Become slightly overwhelmed by the whole packing process and randomly fling items into my suitcase.
- Struggle to close suitcase.
- Close suitcase – don’t ask how, the visual isn’t pleasant!
- Pour a wine while wondering if Kate Middleton has to deal with this sort of nonsense whenever she packs for a holiday.
How to pack for a beach holiday
However earlier this week, while scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled across a clever way to pack. It’s called the 5,4,3,2,1 method.
You pack 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 swimsuits, 2 cover ups, 2 bags, 1 hat, watch and sunglasses and you’re done! Obviously you’ll also need to pack essentials such as underwear, sleep wear, toiletries etc but they don’t come into play with this packing method.
I love how simple the concept is and how easy it is to remember. And as luck would have it, we’re heading away on a beach holiday tomorrow so I’m going to give it a go!
Beach Holiday 5,4,3,2,1 Packing Guide
This Summer, if you’re going on a beach holiday, you might like to give the 5,4,3,2,1 formula a go too.
I’ve put together this guide for you, which shows you how to pack for a beach holiday the 5,4,3,2,1 way. It’s made up of a combination of pieces from my wardrobe that I’ll be taking with me on our holiday – you might recognise some of them from my outfit photos on Instagram and Facebook – and other pieces that work well with what I have.
Use it to help plan your own packing situation or as mix and match outfit inspiration.
Shop The Look – Tops
From L-R: cold shoulder Witchery | chambray OTS Forever New | red OTS Forever New | striped tee seed | tassel shirt seed (for patterned tassel tops, try Adrift)
Bottoms
From L-R: denim shorts Katies | white jeans Katies | Black shorts Katies | denim skirt Suzanne Grae
Dresses
From L_R: T-Shirt Dress Witchery | OTS Dress Katies | Maxi Dress City Chic
Shoes
From L-R: Sandal Airflex | Block Heel Zoe Kratzman | Sneaker FRANKiE4
Swimsuits & Cover Ups
Find similar swimsuit details here | Find similar kaftans here
Bags
From L-R: Day Bag Katies | Clutch Louenhide
Are you going on a beach holiday this Summer? Have you tried the 5,4,3,2,1 way of packing? Or do you have another packing tip to share?
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