Summer is finally here, and it is time to pack your suitcase for the holidays. Put on tinted lenses, chic espadrilles, a short-sleeved shirt or shorts, and put together your ideal wardrobe.
The new season awakens the senses and reveals a desire for pop, zesty colours, airy cuts and fluid fabrics for sea or sun bathing. If you are about to set off, Hast reveals its (non-exhaustive) list of pieces to pack in your luggage. Follow our checklist and take off with a light mind.
The daytime wardrobe...
Swimwear
Naturally, swimwear. Whether you prefer lounging by the pool or water sports at sea, swim shorts are an essential to slip into your suitcase. Symbols of the seaside spirit, fresh, bright colours dress the pieces of summer. At Hast, we have made a comfortable yet refined striped swimsuit, available in 4 new colourways this season. Perfectly in tune with summer.
Shorts
When temperatures rise, shorts are the piece to wear for an everyday, ultra-comfortable look. Our cotton gabardine style is lightweight, with a flattering regular fit and large back pockets - for practicality. Not sure how to style them? No need to worry: slip on a fine linen shirt or a T-shirt in sunlit shades - yellow or pale green.
A T-shirt
Sticking with the classics, we recommend packing a whole host of T-shirts in your suitcase. If you want to stay cool all day, choose quality pieces in natural fabrics. To make our ideal style, we chose to blend linen with cotton. Linen has the advantage of being lightweight, breathable and thermoregulating, releasing air in hot weather and trapping it in the opposite case. Add a fine crew neck, a regular fit that follows the contours of the silhouette and a vibrant colour - such as this teal blue.
A pair of sunglasses
Like evenings outdoors or the scent of sun cream, there are accessories without which sunny days would not taste the same. Sunglasses are one of them. For our sunglasses, we have chosen 100% Made In France, with an Italian acetate frame and high-protection category 3 lenses. In terms of style? We offer black, brown or tortoiseshell styles: chic and remarkably effective in prolonged exposure (which, naturally, we wish for you). To discover all our advice on choosing your sunglasses, follow our guide.
A short-sleeved shirt
The short-sleeved shirt is a lightweight, stylish piece and an original alternative to the more conventional T-shirt. Set aside your preconceptions and add the “short-sleeved shirt” to your summer wardrobe. This season, we have chosen to reinterpret the short-sleeved shirt in a modern, essential version: Cuban collar, patch chest pockets and stripes, in seersucker for its puckered, textured finish.
The evening wardrobe…
A linen shirt
After a day in the sun, when the light begins to fade, it is time to put on slightly more covering clothes, while remaining impeccably elegant. When packing your suitcase, we recommend taking a white linen shirt. During the day, wear it over swim shorts. In the evening, it is ideal for a chic outfit with an effortless spirit. Timeless, it is one of our favourite summer pieces.
A formal shirt
For dinner, drinks with friends or a stroll through the old town: it is entirely possible to wear a formal shirt, even on holiday. However, to avoid looking too formal, choose a style with a casual fit and dare to wear patterns or colours that are subtly bolder than usual. There is no need to remind you that it should not be buttoned at the collar and should be worn tucked into the trousers.
Lightweight trousers
As you will have understood, the choice of fabric is crucial in summer. At Hast, we seek out fabrics that combine durability, texture and structure. If you want an elegant style for going out, opt for lightweight trousers. In seersucker, our pleated trousers stand out for their refined appearance. With a semi-elasticated belt, they also offer great freedom of movement, in complete comfort.
A sweatshirt
Even during the hottest time of year, you may feel a little cold once evening comes. Do not overlook a lightweight jumper, which will prove very useful if the temperature drops. Here again, there is no need to turn to overly formal pieces; instead, choose a casual jumper, such as a cotton sweatshirt. Worn over a T-shirt, a shirt or casually draped over the shoulders, our organic cotton and hemp sweatshirt stands out for the quality of its fabric. In blue or flecked ecru, for an assured casual look.
On-trend summer accessories, you can also take along a pair of espadrilles and a bucket hat (in case you had not noticed yet: it is making a strong comeback this summer).
The finishing touch to a well-packed suitcase: bring a few pleasures with you - a good novel, your crossword book and a pair of earphones. Like an ode to idleness, let your mind wander and your body relax. 3,2,1… It is holiday time!
