While booking a late spring/ early summer trip is a brilliant feeling, it’s often followed by the added stress of what to wear? It's true - there’s a real skill when it comes to packing for a trip - what to pack, what not to pack - and sometimes it’s hard to resist adding those extra staples to your bag ‘just in case’.
But if you’re anything like me, and you’re tired of overpacking to the point where you worry about exceeding your luggage allowance at check-in, there’s one brand that has nailed practical yet chic packing with ease.
The brand in question? Mint Velvet. They’ve pulled together a rather exciting edit that’s incredibly practical and features some of the most stylish pieces you could want this summer - items you can wear on repeat and incorporate into countless outfit formulas. Say goodbye to overpacking and turn a new, organised leaf for your 2026 trip.
From classic linen staples you’ll rely on daily to keep you cool and stylish (I’ve had my eye on an especially airy lilac flax skirt for some time now) to crochet styles that can be worn now right through to the end of summer, there are plenty of pieces that can be worn again and again.
And don’t forget their range of warm-weather footwear. From chic flip-flops that work just as well poolside as they do for a dressed-up evening with a classic midi dress, to stylish buckle sandals reminiscent of Birkenstock Arizona styles, there’s something for every occasion that can be worn for a range circumstances.
I’ve whittled down the best pieces that I genuinely think will solve all your overpacking woes come the warmer months. Here are 7 of the best on the Mint Velvet site.
Cream Embellished Crochet Top
Red Cotton Cheesecloth Midi Dress
Green Bandeau Balloon Jumpsuit
Blue Linen Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers
Freya Brown Pearl Detail Flip Flop Sandals
Lilac Linen Bias Midi Skirt
Sofia Tan Leather Strappy Sandals
