The way we has changed, with more of us jetting away for several quick weekends as apposed to far-flung long-hauls once a year, which means the way we pack for holiday has too. A capsule wardrobe has come to define our revised approach, ready at a moment's notice to dash away to the , or maybe a . But what exactly is a capsule wardrobe? The term is lofty and open to interpretation as we all rely on different staples, shades and silhouettes to see us through the seasons.

On , however, things tend to align as dress codes relax but temperatures rise to make certain key pieces that speak of long summer nights and days spent exploring, or sitting at a pool (no judgement here) universally appealing. For summer 2024, it's no secret that it pays to travel light with only hand stowed overhead, which means our holiday capsule wardrobe needs to work harder than our day-to-day wardrobe. Pieces should be multi-functional and multi-use, as happy perusing a city's streets as much as a beach bar, which is what this definitive edit of 10 pieces aims to help towards.

Some are set to be with you for vacation after vacation, while others are purse-friendly add-ons to jazz up your staples at quick notice. What's worth remembering is that everyone's approach to a capsule is different. Maybe you're never going to be the girl in the uber-cool Rabanne skirt.

No worries, swap that out for a pair of funky . Or, maybe you're the person that would never be seen in a . Well, aren't you fortunate the is ba.