Summer Holiday Tops: Lightweight Pieces for Hot Days

When the suitcase is lying open on the bed, it's often the tops you hesitate over the longest. Too warm, too tight, doesn't go with anything. Yet it's exactly the top that decides how relaxed your holiday day turns out.

Why Material Matters More Than Cut in the Heat

On hot days, the fabric matters most. Natural fibres like muslin, linen, and cotton let air reach the skin and absorb moisture instead of trapping it.

Muslin is a loosely woven cotton fabric with a slightly crinkled surface. It's exactly this open weave that lets air circulate. According to measurements from textile manufacturers, skin temperature under muslin runs around 2 to 3 degrees lower than under polyester.

Linen is considered one of the most breathable fibres there is. It barely stores heat and already feels cool to the touch, because the fibre releases moisture quickly again.

A glance at the label helps you more than any trend list. Among the muslin blouses and the light tops, you can see right away what a piece is made of.

Light Basics, Bold Accents

Light colours reflect sunlight, dark ones absorb more heat. So for the midday hours, you're more comfortable in white, cream, ecru, or a gentle sage tone.

Bold shades like red, yellow, turquoise, or pink are still in strong demand for summer 2026 though. Use them deliberately, and the look reads as vibrant rather than restless.

A white cami top is a calm base here that goes with almost anything. Light jeans, linen trousers, a skirt: you can wear it on the beach in the morning and out to dinner in the evening.

• White, cream, and ecru for the hot part of the day
• Black and dark tones rather for the evening or shadier hours
• One accent colour per outfit is enough, the rest stays calm

Among the tops, you'll find both: calm basics and the colours that give an outfit instant summer.

A Light Top Meets Loose, Airy Trousers

The combination that almost always works on holiday: narrow on top, wide below. A fitted ribbed top or a fine cami top, paired with a loose, airy-cut pair of trousers.

Trousers that fall this wide are fondly called our slouchy trousers. The name sounds like sofa wear, but what's meant is a deliberately loose, airy-cut summer style that swings around your legs and never clings.

Wide-leg trousers in viscose or linen are especially practical in your suitcase. During the day they look casual, in the evening with sandals they're instantly dressed up.

If you prefer a bit more structure, straight-leg jeans with a high waist work just as well with shorter-cut tops.

From Beach to City in Two Moves

This is exactly where light tops show their strength. Worn over your swimsuit, you're perfectly dressed for the beach, and with one move you're city-ready too.

Pull on a pair of wide trousers or a long skirt over your swimwear and let an open muslin shirt flutter over it. And there's your route from the sun lounger to the café.

A simple rule applies to proportions: if you're showing a bit more skin up top, there can be more fabric below. A crop top looks calm and balanced with a high waist and a long skirt.

And if you'd rather have a day without thinking too much, a light dress takes over all the work for you.

Few Tops, Many Outfits

A small suitcase doesn't work well because you pack less, but because everything goes together. Settle on two to three calm base colours and add one accent colour.

The maths is surprisingly kind: three tops and two pairs of trousers already give you six combinations. Add a skirt, and it's nine.

Only pack pieces that can be combined with at least three others. Everything else stays home, and that's completely fine.

• A slim basic top in white or black
• An airy muslin top for the relaxed days
• A top with lace or in an accent colour for the evening
• Plus a pair of loose trousers, a pair of jeans, and a skirt

A note on sizing: when we say One Size, the piece is designed for sizes 34 to 42. You'll find new styles under New In, and reduced favourites in the Sale.

Care on the Go: Muslin and Linen Stay Relaxed

Both fabrics are travel-friendly if you keep a few points in mind. Wash muslin at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle, linen tolerates 30 to 40 degrees.

The tumble dryer stays off for both. Instead, hang the pieces up to air-dry, ideally right after washing, so no hard creases form.

It's best to skip fabric softener; it coats the fibres and takes away their structure. You can simply leave muslin's typical crinkled look as it is, it doesn't need ironing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Material Is Pleasant to Wear on Holiday?

Natural fibres like muslin, linen, and cotton. They're openly woven, let air circulate, and store less heat than synthetic fabrics. For very hot days, muslin is a calm choice, because it sits soft on the skin.

What Sizes Is One Size Meant For?

With us, One Size is always meant for sizes 34 to 42. The cuts run loose so they fit well across this range. Also take a look at the product description, where you'll find more about the cut.

Can I Wear a Crop Top If I Don't Want to Show My Stomach?

Yes. Combine it with trousers or a skirt with a high waist, and at most a narrow strip stays visible. An open shirt or a light blouse on top provides extra coverage.

How Do I Get Wrinkles Out of Linen Without an Iron?

Hang the piece on a hanger overnight, ideally in a bathroom where someone has just showered. The warm steam lets many wrinkles fall out on their own.