Introducing The Shorebirds Holiday Edit

Your new weekly holiday styling companion.

If there's one thing I love almost as much as booking a holiday, it's planning what to wear! In fact, it's one of the reasons I started Shorebirds.

I'm definitely not a fan of overpacking, so I love finding ways to make every dress work a little harder, styling the same piece in different ways to create completely different looks.

So, I'm putting together some of my favourite holiday combinations to give you a little inspiration for your next getaway.

Each week, I'll be taking one of our six Shorebirds dresses and creating two complete holiday looks: one for the day and one for the evening.

From beachside lunches and lazy pool days to sunset cocktails and dinner under the stars, I'll be sharing the dresses, swimwear and accessories I've chosen to bring each look together, with clickable shopping links so you can recreate the outfits without spending hours trawling the internet.

And especially at this time of year, when finding lovely holiday pieces isn't always quite so easy, I hope this makes planning your next getaway that little bit simpler.

Think of it as having your own little holiday stylist, with all the inspiration and shopping links in one place.

I'll be sharing a new look every Monday and Thursday, so there's plenty of holiday inspiration to come.

Now, let's get started with our first look…

Meet Iris: The Day Look

 

Every great holiday wardrobe starts with a dress you can throw on and feel fabulous in.

For our first look, I've chosen Iris, our beautiful tropical palm-print maxi dress. In rich chocolate and bronze tones, she's a lovely piece to build a holiday outfit around.

I love how effortlessly she works over swimwear for a morning by the pool, yet looks just as lovely for a leisurely lunch or a wander through the local shops.

For this daytime edit, I've paired her with a few of my favourite accessories to create a relaxed but put-together holiday look.

The best holiday pieces are those that make getting dressed easy, leaving you more time to enjoy the sunshine!

Shop Our Iris Dress 

The swimwear: A little understated glamour

A good swimsuit is a holiday wardrobe essential, and I love this chocolate style with its delicate contrasting trim.

I've chosen it because the rich chocolate shade works beautifully with Iris, creating a lovely tonal look that feels effortlessly put together.

I always think it's worth choosing swimwear that works with your holiday dresses too. It's an easy way to create a coordinated look without having to pack lots of extra pieces.

Calzedonia Premium Embroidery Swimsuit

The accessories: It's all in the details

Now for the finishing touches! This is where a few carefully chosen accessories bring the whole look together.

I've gone for oversized sunglasses for a little understated glamour, warm-toned bangles to pick up the rich colours in Iris, and a woven beach bag that's as practical as it is stylish.

And of course, a beautiful pair of tan sandals. I particularly love these TKEES sandals, with their gorgeous gold detail on the toe strap. They add just the right amount of polish to the look, while remaining comfortable enough for a wander along the beach, a leisurely lunch or exploring somewhere new.

I love how these simple pieces complement one another, creating a complete holiday look without having to pack half your wardrobe!

Shop The Sunglasses 

Shop The Bangles 

Shop The Beach Bag

Shop The Sandals

Pack less, enjoy more

Versatility is something I really believe in when it comes to holiday dressing.

Having travelled extensively as a stylist, and after a two-week trip to Thailand with hand luggage only, I know just how valuable it is to have pieces that work in more than one way.

It's actually another reason I created Shorebirds. I wanted to design dresses that were easy to pack, easy to wear and could take you from beach to evening with just a few simple styling changes.

Because the best holiday wardrobes aren't necessarily the biggest ones – it's about choosing pieces you love and finding different ways to wear them.

Your daytime holiday look, sorted!

And there you have it – our first Shorebirds Holiday Edit, with Iris styled for effortless daytime dressing.

I've gathered all the pieces together to make recreating the look quick and easy. Simply click through to discover each item and shop the pieces I've chosen.

I hope it's given you a little inspiration for your next getaway and perhaps a few ideas for making more of the pieces you already have in your holiday wardrobe.

But we're not finished with Iris just yet!

Join me on Monday for the Iris Evening Edit, where I'll be giving this beautiful dress a completely different look, ready for sunset cocktails and dinner under the stars.

Until then, happy holiday dreaming!

With sunshine & style,

Felicity
Founder, Shorebirds 🩵