The Staycay Edit: 4 Key Looks for Holidays Spent on Home Soil
In partnership with Next
Whether you’re planning a chic city break or headed for the tranquillity of the coast, we’ve got every at-home holiday wardrobe scenario sorted—all thanks to Next’s best-ever summer collection.
To shop our staycation edit, plus all of Next’s stylish summer collection, visit Next.co.uk or head to your nearest store.
For days spent wandering streets unknown and nights dining out in dimly-lit restaurants, versatility is key when it comes to packing for your city break. Handily, Next has all the sleek wardrobe updates you need. Blue jeans and a sharp blazer will always serve you well and can be elevated with the addition of a heeled sandal. For daytime, give a breezy linen dress an effortless spin with a pair of classic kicks.
From left to right: Dress, £55; Tommy Hilfiger trainers, £105; Reiss blazer, £285; BareMinerals Mineralist Hydra Smoothing Lipstick, £20; Jumpsuit, £58; Jeans, £45; Narciso Rodriguez NARCISO Eau de Parfum Ambrée 30ml, £55; Carvela sandals, £79; All Next and available at Next
Editor’s Notes: This sleek dress also comes in a classic navy colourway. Naturally, we want one of each. What's more, these on-trend, wide-leg jeans run from sizes 6-26 and come in petite and tall lengths, too.
If we say the words ‘countryside outfit,’ old wellies and a hand-me-down waxed jacket likely come to mind; but there are a number of other rural- appropriate ensembles you can wear for leafy walks that don’t sacrifice on style. Layer dungarees over a floral blouse for a quaint approach, or try a rainbow-check dress with chunky boots. Oh, and don’t forget your picnic basket! Kudos, Next, for taking all the effort out of planning our day trips.
From left to right: Rain jacket, £58; Dress, £19; Y.A.S cardigan, £55; Mint Velvet boots, £149; Dungarees, £48; L’Occitane hand cream, £8; River Island blouse, £30; Picnic bag, £42; All Next and available at Next
Editor’s Notes: No Scottish staycation would be complete without a shower or two. Prepare for the inevitable with this stylish take on a rain Mac. We’re also eyeing these dungarees which will look the summertime part worn with floaty linen shirts and chunky flip-flops.
Make waves with your coastal oufits with the help of Next’s beautiful beach edit. Build your look around stripes and raffia, whilst incorporating fresh tones of white and deep indigo for good nautical measure. As for swimwear, Next has some of the most impressive one-pieces and bikinis we’ve seen—this multicolour option being our favourite. Who needs that exotic holiday anyway?
From left to right: Dress, £38; Accessorize hat, £18; Swimsuit, £42; Sandals, £26; Top, £22; Shorts, £22; Bag, £36; Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Air Soft Sun Lotion SPF 50, £18; All Next and available at Next
Editor’s Notes: The green hue of this camisole top is proving all the rage this season. Invest now to get ahead of the curve and wear it with a classic pair of denim shorts and straw accessories to complete your beauty ensemble.
If you don’t have a staycation booked just yet, fret not, for Next has everything you need to make your time off at home feel just as restful and equally meaningful. From loungewear so soft, you’ll be forgiven for never wanting to take it off to blissful scented candles and sophisticated homeware updates; you’ll feel restored and relaxed in no time. We’ll take that over delayed flights and arduous road trips any day.
From left to right: Shirt, £38; Aveda Rosemary Mint Vegan Soy Wax Candle, £30; Culottes, £22; Dress, £56; Hoodie, £24; NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Bath Foam, £22; Sandals, £22; Mugs, £20 for four; All Next and available at Next
Editor’s Letter: Loungewear doesn’t solely involve joggers; cue the nap dress. Nap dresses are styles that are billowing and comfortable to wear—so much so you could nap in them. Of course, Next has plenty to choose from. The brand also has all your homeware needs ticked off, too. We find something as simple as drinking your morning coffee out of a joyful mug can do wonders for your wellbeing, which will make your at-home holiday feel all the more peaceful.
Complied by Maxine Eggenberger