STAYCATION STYLE COMMANDMENTS

… AS IS TOWELLING

Again, an extremely useful – if you’re planning on a seaside ‘scape – article to consider. Often, we don’t. (There’s no space in my suitcase = one argument). It’s the piece we love to outsource responsibility to a partner, say, or an Airbnb host. Though, ‘tis time to assume ownership of The Towel. Looking for an upgrade? The choice is boundless, and anything but boring, this summer. From Christopher Kane’s ‘Sex’ emblazoned cotton beach towel from his More Joy line and Louis Vuitton’s rainbow-coloured, monogrammed, style to Frescobol Carioca’s striped linen option for more minimalist sensibilities. Swimwear, naturally, falls under the same umbrella. If you’re in the market for a newbie, let our definitive eco-guide inspire your search this year.

BURO.LOVES:

more joy by christopher kane cotton towel, £120

louis vuitton monogram watercolour beach towel, £505

DON’T FORGET THE CERAVE’S OF YOUR WARDROBE

You can get so caught up in the whirlwind excitement of going somewhere, anywhere, that you completely bypass personal style. Routines must be broken; the old you, and by extension, your closet, will be on a short hiatus. Understandable: there is something exquisitely defiant in the act of relegating casualwear (jeans / t-shirts / sneakers / an unremarkable but spectacularly spacious tote etc) moot for a time. And, instead, dig out clothes you rarely wear as an experiment. Maybe this is what it was meant for all along. Though, take heed from the ghosts of staycations past: don’t give up on recycling pieces you enjoy reaching for day-to-day, that you can mix and match. It pays to plug the versatile gap.

BURO.LOVES:

anine bing 'dina' sneakers, €299

re-done '60s ribbed t-shirt, browns fashion

BUT ALSO BRING AT LEAST ONE SHOWPIECE

Even if you’re planning a mostly sedentary staycation, we’d never suggest not getting dressed up. At least once, for a few hours. As zen Buddhists would say, if not now, when? Anything goes. Of course, eveningwear has likely not been a sartorial priority over the last year. For a sustainable, affordable, and last-minute solution in this category: RENT! There’s so many platforms to choose from – ByRotation, Hurr, Rotaro, to name a few – to dip your toes into dressier waters for the price of one Deliveroo.

A BRA

Optional. Though, if you are so inclined...

BURO.LOVES:

la perla triangle bra in embroidered tulle, £125

dora larsen sienna lace bralette, £52