We have just returned from the most wonderful holiday on Velassaru in the Maldives *sigh* and it’s time for me to have the usual retrospective think about my travel wardrobe. Such as; how did my selection work, was it appropriate, and could I do better for next time… if we should ever be so incredibly fortunate as to have a next time!
Time away:
7 days
Where to:
the Maldives
Season:
the tail end of the northeast monsoon, or dry season. Beautifully warm 24 hours a day, with a daily temperature range of roughly 28-31C.
Expected activities:
well, very little! haha! specifically; wandering along the beach, laying about on the sun lounge, reading, um…. a bit of knitting? *blush* gawd I’m such an old biddy… Occasional spurts of swimming, snorkelling, canoeing, and of course cocktails and dinner!
Colour scheme:
a very summery, and hopefully pretty, selection of white, pink and blue!
What I packed:
from left to right, top to bottom, each garment is linked to its original construction post
powder blue dress
ivory broderie anglaise petticoat
pale blue tunic dress
red gingham dress
white linen dress
pink leather bag
watercolour silk dress (for dinners)
hot pink cardigan (Metalicus)
(left) white broderie/lace top
beige top with white print
pink patchwork top
white cotton LS shirt
white shorts
charcoal shorts
ivory corduroy hat
green floral bathers
white thongs
black sandals
not pictured, selection of underwear, nightie, toiletries
My daily outfits:
Thoughts:
Well, going to the Maldives has been my dream holiday, numero uno on my bucket list for only like, forever! so for a few brief mad moments I had happy daydreams about making for myself an entire new wardrobe in the honour… tonnes of white and turquoise! floor-sweeping maxis! a fantabulously elegant super-widebrimmed hat! anyway, clearly I got sensible and just took a selection of the regular clothes I’ve already been wearing all summer.
And that was just fine! if not so exciting as a whole new wardrobe. That would’ve been very nice! 😉 but well. Clothes are not supposed to define your holiday. Our island, Velassaru, which let me just say is the most beautiful place imaginable, everything I could have dreamed of, like heaven-on-earth, and more! well, it is super quiet, easy-going and very relaxed and I pretty much spent most of the time in my bathers and hat with a loose dress or top n’ shorts tossed on over, and only really “dressed” for brekkie and dinner.
I enjoyed my colour scheme; it felt easy, unobtrusive and quietly pretty. For my bag, I took my really old pink leather Country Road bag; it fitted in nicely colour-wise, was just the right size for my essentials, as well as perfectly beachy-casual and old enough that I didn’t mind tossing it down on the sand.
Shoe wise, I took my nice black leather thong-sandals for nice shoes, just in case, and they never even left the suitcase! I only ever wore my white rubber beach thongs, since the island was basically a white sandy beach all over. I wore them on the plane too! comfort ruled over glamour this time 😉
It was too warm for my white LS cotton Carolyn shirt, so that didn’t get worn at all either, but the other clothes eked out nicely for the week. Even though your clothes have no opportunity to get actually dirty, you do get a bit saltwatery-y and sweaty in the sun, so you do need to change every day. My hat got worn continuously, and I was glad I had my one nice silk dress (at far right) to look swish for dinner.
My old, hot pink Metalicus cardigan went with everything but then wasn’t needed on the island at all! however it was essential for the plane which was, as expected, freezing! For the same reason, I wore my cream broderie anglaise petticoat/dress underneath other dresses on the plane for warmth, my plane outfits are the first and last pictures above. And also I thought that dress could be a spare if needed. It wasn’t, but again I was so glad I had that extra layer on the plane!
Your holiday sounds divine and the pace perfect. Another great wardrobe and I do hear you about a new wardrobe but there is a lot to be said for taking what you know.
I'm very impressed with how light you packed. Everything works so well together. I always pack far to much. Maybe I should take a leaf out of your book. Your holiday sounds absolutely wonderful.
This is the perfect me-made wardrobe for this heavenly vacation spot. Your post prompted me to read more about the Maldives: the place is incredibly beautiful but sadly the political/religious context is less gleaming.
Beautiful place!
that looks like a dream holiday to me also. perfect wardrobe.
…um, old biddy? I think not, LOL! Your wardrobe and activities define easy, breezy, young-at-heart gal! So happy to see that your red gingham dress made the trip…I LOVE it!
The Maldives?! Ooooohh! Lucky you. Banish any thought of 'old biddy' from your mind this instant! Your wardrobe is pretty, chic, and feminine. I am, quite frankly, envious.
It is a fabulous place, I went many moons ago.That is a pretty fab wardrobe. I remember needing something long or trousers to cover my legs int he market and on village visits. Jo x
Sounds like a perfect holiday! Perhaps I had better add it to my bucket list.
Maldives??? I have travel envy! Your wardrobe looks perfect for your travels. Lovely set of clothes.
What a lovely holiday! Good choice of holiday wardrobe. You look so relaxed!
We've been to the Maldives 3 times now. We prefer to save up for a bit of paradise every few years rather than take lots of mini-holidays. And it is paradise isn't it. Even during the cheaper low-seasons when they're more affordable. We tried three different resorts (Soneva Gili, Baros, and Anatara Dhigu). They're all as lovely. Hope you'll get to go again. Or try somewhere just as nice.
Your travel wardrobe looks perfect! I am right at this moment packing for a holiday, and envy how you can get everything to mix and match so well. I know I've overpacked too, even though I know we'll be washing clothes half way through!
Those two patchwork things are my favouritest favourites. It sounds like you planned everything just right.
I've added the Maldives to my travel wishlist! Yours sounds like the perfect holiday to me, though I suspect Bill might get a bit bored – unless I left him to do the snorkle thing whilst I sat around on the beach. Your watercolour dress, the white linen with patchwork and the pink patchwork top are three of my very favourites! I'm glad you had a great time.
Have a wonderful trip! One day I want to add a red gingham dress to my wardrobe! I wish it would warm up in our part of the world so I could start wearing summery things.
Your post is particularly helpful and inspiring to me, as I am about to embark on a two week vacation to Southern Florida, also warm and beachy this time of year, and I have vowed to start packing lighter . I have been in the habit of taking a large suitcase, that requires checking, and then never wearing at least half of the clothes. I just bought a 21" bag that will fit in the overhead compartment, and am determined to start packing less, and wearing what I pack. It is so interesting to me that the Maldives have become a resort destination. When I was in college in the 1960's, I wrote on term paper about the Maldive Islands, which I had never heard of. As it was long before the internet, I found very little information, but remember one National Geographic Magazine article was especially informative. At that time, the Maldives, a British protectorate, had just declared their independence in 1965. The Sultan had taken a short boat trip to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to see the dentist. While there, he declared Maldive independence, and then sailed back home. Tourists didn't go there for fear of contracting "Maldive fever", which was probably Dengue, so the island culture remained pure for a long time.
Wow. I'm so happy to be at your blog. You are an great inspiration! Thanks!
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This sounds like a dreamy vacation, and your choice of clothes was perfect: beautiful and comfy.
Until i saw your piccies of your travel wardrobe, i never thought to do it for myself. Now i'm looking forward to snapping my six weeks in europe wardrobe! Thanks for posting this.
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