Women’s Vacation Wardrobe Essentials
The absolutes of summer. A selection of COS essentials for a destination wardrobe defined by ease.
A season of travel calls for an adaptable wardrobe built for warm days and nights – a curation that transcends destinations. Light linen and crinkled silk come together with minimalist shapes to create a timeless summer capsule collection, designed to last beyond the season. From modern swimwear to slip-on dresses and cover-ups, discover the COS essentials that set the tone for effortless vacation dressing.
THE MAXI DRESS
A pared-back maxi dress serves as the hardest-working piece in any travel edit. This season, sweeping A-line silhouettes are realised in tactile linen for airy volume, while barely-there slip dresses work for all hours on the coast or in the city.
MINIMAL SWIMWEAR
The season’s swimwear is stripped back to minimal shapes for a fresh sense of simplicity, envisioned in monochrome for maximum styling potential. A black halterneck swimsuit remains the most timeless option for poolside looks – primed for pairing with statement accessories.
THE SUMMER SUIT
The signature COS suit goes sheer for summer, rendered in featherweight fabrics for a seasonal take on formal tailoring. Dressed down with leather flip flops, an elegant look for warm-weather events becomes a casual uniform for summer in the city.
THE MATCHING SET
Matching sets in lightweight linen embody a casual nonchalance that translates from city breaks to beach outings. A crisp, boxy shirt can be buttoned up with coordinating shorts for a polished feel or loosely thrown on over swimwear, capturing the carefree ease of vacation dressing.
ARTISANAL ACCESSORIES
A minimalist vacation wardrobe puts a spotlight on summer textures, highlighting the accessory of the season: the raffia hat. Functional and refined, new iterations of the holiday essential are meticulously crafted from paper straw for an artisanal hand feel and made to be worn for endless summers.
LIGHTWEIGHT LAYERS
Light, slip-on separates are an essential part of the destination wardrobe – pieces you can wear over swimwear to lunch or with elevated accessories in the evening. A considered palette makes packing less complicated, while crinkled textures and featherweight fabrics travel well. A pleated shirt in linen or silk and sheer, fluid trousers master the art of effortless summer styling.