When those European summer images start hitting our feeds, it’s hard not to imagine ourselves swanning about in gorgeous holiday outfits, looking fresh and feeling a million dollars. If you have no trips lined up in the foreseeable future though, we have good news — the jetsetter style trend has arrived on our shores, with resort wear here to stay.

Once the domain of indulgent overseas travel, the flowy, yet tailored, silhouettes are becoming a fashion mainstay. More minimalist than the recent Mediterranean print trend, resort wear captures the feeling of walking through a ritzy coastal town, on your way to a long lunch; refined, effortlessly chic and the right kind of relaxed.

Without a particular destination in mind, it may be hard to imagine your dream outfit, but the trend has a few key elements that can deliver that escapist, jet-set feel, anytime.

MOVEMENT

When we think of luxury travel, a few items instantly spring to mind, like breezy caftans, silk robes and effortless maxi dresses. The thing they have in common is a gentle, flowing movement. Stiff, overly tailored and restrictive clothing are replaced with floaty cuts, sensual materials and anything that ripples in a light breeze. Think gravity defying scarves, flowing skirts and long dresses for a casual Euro-summer sophistication.

Grab your new-favourite flowy pieces from Aje, SHEIKE and VIKTORIA & WOODS.

AIRY SILHOUETTES

Palazzo pants, with their wide legs and flowing materials, enjoy continued popularity in the resort wear trend. Tailored linen also adds a richness to silhouettes, for both comfort and a lighter feel. To have people wondering where you just flew in from, pair a soft cotton button down with linen pants and an airy cashmere knit.

Get your suitcase ready with pieces from Husk, Elka Collective and DECJUBA.

ACCESSORIES

The classic stylings of a movie star on vacation is great inspiration for the resort wear trend. Try adding a chocolate brown, polka dot headscarf and oversized sunglasses to any outfit for an instant ‘cha-ching’. During the day, thin belts, necklaces and leather sandals can help relax more conservative outfits, and for a 90s-inspired look, wrap the scarf over the top of pants for added warmth in the evening.

Elevate your look with the perfect accessories from Sunglass Hut, HARLI + HARPA and Perfect Stranger.

SOFT PALETTES

Minimalism reigns supreme for the regular jet-setter, so colours and textures should reflect this. Smooth chocolate browns, light pastel prints and gentle gold accents give a refined edge to relaxed silhouettes. Keep colours on the softer side and add complementary shoes and handbags for a streamlined look.

Perfect that minimalist look with pieces from Billini, Witchery, Strand and Wittner Shoes.

LAYERING

Packing for travel is a bit like dressing for local weather — both require a ready-for-anything mentality, which is why this layered look works so well at home and abroad. With lace and silk on the rise, pairing silk pants with an asymmetric lace top is a good strategy for most temperatures, and layers beautifully from under a linen blazer or soft knit when the sea breeze picks up.

Refresh your wardrobe with ready-for-anything layers from Oroton, SABA and Zimmermann.

THE CAPSULE WARDROBE

Another tactic to borrow from the seasoned jet-setter is the capsule wardrobe. With soft browns and neutral palettes in an array of materials, the resort wear trend is perfect for creating an efficient collection of pieces. Tailored pants, a flowing skirt or maxi dress, a casual button down and light knit are a great place to start. A selection of scarves, shoes and jewellery will increase the number of outfit combinations.

Maximise your outfit options while packing light with essential pieces and accessories from FLANNEL, Nude Lucy, Stylerunner and Lovisa.

Lastly, don’t forget the SPF 50+, whether you’re here or in Europe, your future self will thank you and a gentle sunscreen fragrance will land that holiday feel.

Grab the essentials and that fresh holiday scent from MECCA, Sephora, Amcal and atomica.