As August residents prepare to enjoy a few well-deserved days of vacation, we have compiled in this article the essentials to pack in your summer suitcase.
Tops, bottoms, accessories: below you will find the essential pieces to enjoy your holidays with ease and elegance. As for sunscreen, we leave it up to you.
The holiday checklist
- In the underwear department, your sandals, flip-flops and other clogs will allow you to skip socks. As for boxer shorts, however, we advise you to bring one per day of vacation, plus a spare in case one of them changes into swimming shorts. As you probably know, ours are upcycled, that is to say, they are made from the fabric scraps of our formal shirts . Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed.
- An essential item if ever there was one, the t-shirt obviously deserves a special place in your summer luggage. In case of high heat, we advise you to favor models made from linen , a natural fiber whose absorbent and breathable properties will be of great help to you in fighting the thermometer.
- Same advice below: linen pants (or pants containing linen) will be more pleasant to wear in summer because of their dry hand and their thermoregulating properties. As for the registers, two options are available to you: the casual elegance card with our chinos in mixed fabric and that of formal elegance with our pleated pants .
- It is to the legs what the t-shirt is to the bust: shorts are an absolute essential for going on a trip in August. At Hast, we have published different models to allow you to choose the style that suits your desires . From the most classic to the most sophisticated , you will find plain or patterned shorts , in cotton or cotton-linen , from the lightest shades to the deepest colors.
- Lightweight shirts are options to consider to stay on top form above 20 degrees. Therefore, it is advisable to opt for natural raw materials, open and airy fabrics, loose cuts and light colours. Our linen , seersucker and Giro Inglese shirts are among these, designed and developed to support you on hot days.
- Shirt lover but not keen on hyperthermia? Our short-sleeved shirts are made for you. In cotton or tencel, they skillfully combine distinction and relaxation , integrating as easily into dressy outfits as into relaxed looks. A choice alternative to wear without moderation.
- A cousin of the shirt - or maybe even the t-shirt - the polo shirt also combines sophistication and ventilation. With its collar and short sleeves, it will undoubtedly appeal to fans of a sober and chic style. Concerned? Ours are just waiting for you.
- We almost forgot the unforgettable: swimsuits . Because there's more to life than midnight swims, you'll probably need one of them to splash around in the coming weeks. Whether you're a pool or pond, lake or river, sea or ocean type, you absolutely have to pack one in your luggage. If you choose ours, know that they're made from 100% Seaqual® , an innovative fabric made from recycled plastics from marine areas. In fact, you can kill two birds with one stone and wear them like shorts: their cut and design are completely amphibious.
- Finally, don't forget to combine business with pleasure by accessorizing. For example, our caps and sunglasses made in France have the dual advantage of protecting you and enhancing your outfits. In the middle of a season where temperatures make creativity less permissive, accessories are an excellent way to add substance to even the simplest looks. Don't deprive yourself of them.
Some outfit ideas for your summer
If the Bermuda shorts/t-shirt combo is the most obvious of the summer season, the one we are offering you is probably not the one you expected. Seersucker and stripes on the bottom , a navy jersey 70% cotton and 30% linen on top , we are quite far from the boring duo that you see on every street corner. And if the wind picks up a little around 8 p.m., the jacket matching the shorts awaits you to create a remarkable composition.
Speaking of matching jackets, take a look at this 100% linen ecru suit . If you are going to a wedding, civil partnership or ceremony this summer, this is your uniform. With its elegant lines and careful details, this suit is as light as it is elegant. A model of refinement and breathability, to wear over a shirt or a colorful t-shirt .
Less formal but just as summery, the lightweight pants/short-sleeved shirt combination is a surefire hit in the summer. Here, we choose a 100% linen leg piece in a dark green , paired with a generously sized striped shirt . Maximum ventilation, guaranteed style.
Feeling a bit chilly? Swap your short-sleeved shirt for a long-sleeved shirt , and you're done. Still striped? Yes sir. Paired with 100% linen pleated trousers , the result is bound to be convincing.
If you are lucky enough to spend your holidays at the seaside (or within 10 km of any body of water), you can also choose to live in a swimsuit. Cut like shorts, ours evolves as easily under the waves as on dry land , and you will only have to frame it with a t-shirt and a pair of canvas tennis shoes to create the illusion. Absolute comfort.
As we said, it is essential - and sensible - to accessorize your summer outfits. For example, what better way to add a bit of grit to your look than by screwing a cute baseball cap on top of your head? None. Just like there is no better way to avoid sunstroke. You can have your cake and eat it too.
The final word
A season of well-deserved rest, summer does not have to become the graveyard of elegance. It is entirely possible to get ready for the hottest months of the year, and our August friends know this better than anyone.
Hoping that these few tips and inspirations will accompany you during your vacation, we wish you a wonderful holiday.