What to Wear in and Pack for Santorini, A Stylist’s Guide

I’ve done it: I’ve booked a holiday. And oh, how I cannot wait to get away. This year, I’ve chosen the beautiful island of Majorca, which is conveniently close to home, yet thanks to its beautiful blue waters, sunny days and romantic coastline, still manages to feel a million miles away. Ibiza may be the island of partying and bohemian wellness, but Majorca is its quietly glamorous sister. Artists like Joan Miró escaped to its terracotta-tiled houses, Jagger even partied here—it’s an island that offers the best of quiet relaxation and quiet luxury.

So of course the topic that jumped up my priority list the moment after I booked my flight was: what am I going to wear? As much as I love to treat myself to new pieces for my holidays, I try to avoid buying pieces that are strictly for some alternative vacation-mode persona. That means that I focus on the staples—styles that are perfect for taking to the beach or to a pool or a seafront restaurant, but work equally well back home. Linen shirts, breezy dresses and practical-yet-chic sandals are just a few of the pieces that I’d love to take with me to Majorca, but will get plenty of wear out of in the warm months here, too.