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written by charles tyrwhitt
02/06/2026
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How to Pack for a Holiday
Are you already busy allocating your leave, scouring the internet for inspiring destinations and looking forward to switching your emails off for more than a weekend? Whether it's an annual family getaway, a friends' weekend or a romantic escape, holidays are, quite frankly, a delight. The only puzzling part of the whole fandango is calculating how many pairs of socks can see us through a fortnight and how many outfits are too many. Ditch project management for suitcase management and enjoy packing a perfectly curated collection of holiday clothes, from your shirts to your swim shorts.
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Poolside Living
Nothing says summer-casual more than a in lightweight poplin shirt, crafted from 100% cotton with natural stretch. Team our range of colourful designs with fail-safe Cotton Shorts – super versatile and easily dressed up for balmy evenings with a smarter shirt. Top it off with a pair of pure leather loafers for effortless pool style.
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Summer in the City
From Bruges to Barcelona, stay cool and put-together during your city break, thanks to clever fabric blends. Our Cotton Linen shirt is breathable and moisture-wicking, and comes with non-iron tech so you won't get those typical linen creases. Our Cotton Linen Shorts are just as clever, and can be worn casually with a T-shirt, to boot.
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The Long Weekend
Keep weekends away relaxed with an aesthetic to match. It all starts with a pure cotton T-shirt in a host of colours. And if you're staying in the UK, don't forget an essential Merino knit, so you can layer up and embrace the outdoors in the cooler evenings.
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Breezy Tailoring
Our Linen Cotton Jacket has your back. The canvas piece construction keeps things crisp and smart, without the stuffiness of a full suit. Add a Merino V-neck layer for milder days, and you can't go wrong with a staple Button-Down Collar shirt in white. Pick from a huge range of Ultimate Chino colours and that's summer tailoring sorted.
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“Linen is made for warm-weather travel: it’s breathable, comfortable, and smart in a relaxed way. It will crease a little – that’s part of the character – but a few packing habits will keep it looking sharp. For best results once you’re home (or if your pieces need a deeper refresh), head to our How to Care for Linen guide.”
Common Linen Care Mistakes
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Start with fully dry, freshly pressed pieces: Packing even slightly damp linen can lock in wrinkles.
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Fold loosely, don’t over-compress: Tight folds create hard creases. Leave linen some breathing room in your case.
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Layer with lighter items: Place linen shirts and trousers between softer garments (like T-shirts) to reduce pressure lines.
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Use tissue paper for shirts (if you have it): A sheet between folds helps minimise sharp creasing.
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Pack linen on top: Keep it near the opening of your suitcase, so it isn’t crushed by shoes or heavier items.
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Unpack promptly: Hang linen as soon as you arrive. A quick shake-out helps the fabric relax.
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Steam beats ironing when travelling: Hang it in the bathroom while you shower, or use a travel steamer for a fast refresh.
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