WHERE — Barcelona, Costa Brava and Paris
PHOTOGRAPHY — Sam Flaherty

Is there anything better than a European summer? Warm evenings, ice cold spritz, eating fresh seafood right on the beach; aka all the good stuff. So consider this your packing check-list for your next European getaway.

Since summer is pretty much the only season where I can successfully travel with carry-on only (thanks to slinky dresses and itty bitty bikinis), I’ve compiled a quick hit-list of everything I’m packing in my suitcase over the coming months.

After years of over-packing I’ve finally understood that less is in fact more. Enter; the hero pieces I’m packing this summer. Call it the Euro summer wardrobe; just add denim cut-offs and plenty of SPF.

The White Bikini

To give the impression of a tan, even when you aren’t. Preferably served with a giant hat for maximum sun protection.

Wearing Re/Done white tee, Zulu & Zephyr bikini, Label Mix oversized hat

The Sheer White Blouse

Just as versatile as the classic white button-up, but a bit more sexy. Wear over a bikini by day, and pair with denim and a red lip by night.

Matin blouse, Levi’s Straight Leg Wedgie

A Red Swimsuit

Pammy eat your heart out. Embrace Baywatch vibes with a red one piece, preferably high-cut to elongate the leg.

Celine sunglasses, Calvin Klein one piece

The Floral Maxi

Is there anything that evokes the feeling of being on summer holiday more than a floral maxi? You could pretty much just pack this and be done with it.