How to Build a Summer Capsule Wardrobe
5 key pieces, infinite styling possibilities
If you’ve ever overpacked only to wear the same few favourites, you’re not alone. This season, we’ve designed a summer capsule wardrobe that makes packing light feel effortless - without compromising on style.
Whether you’re heading to sun-drenched shores or staying closer to home, these pieces all work tonally together in soft whites, cool blues and botanical greens. Consider this your Dilli Grey-approved packing list…
Jackie - The ultimate travel day dress
Soft, comfortable and breathable, the Jackie Midi is your go-to for travel days. She’s as comfortable as your favourite loungewear, yet put-together enough to step straight off the plane and into lunch.
Pair her with our oversized quilted beach bag in pool blue – roomy enough for your in-flight essentials (and more stylish than a suitcase on wheels). Top tip: pop your favourite basket or leather handbag inside to keep it protected as your hand luggage.
Chikankari Midi Dress - Day tripping in style
Our classic chikankari midi is perfect for warm city strolls, countryside markets or an alfresco lunch. She’s beautifully hand-embroidered, fully lined, and oh-so-easy to wear. Just add a wide-brimmed hat, your favourite sunglasses and simple sandals.
It’s timeless. It’s effortless. It’s a suitcase essential.
The Sarong - Your most versatile piece
Don’t underestimate the humble sarong. Ours is hand block-printed on organic cotton in a soft, summery palette and can be styled so many ways:
– as a bandeau top over swimwear
– tied as a skirt for beachside lunches
– thrown around your shoulders as a scarf or wrap when the breeze picks up
It folds up tiny, adds colour to your capsule, and will likely be the piece you wear the most.
The Tilly Kaftan - Beach to bar dressing, sorted
The Tilly Kaftan is our best-kept secret when it comes to one-piece holiday dressing. Light as air and made from the finest single-layer organic cotton, she’s not see-through (we promise!) – making her as suitable for a beach club as she is for dinner under the stars.
Hand block-printed in our lagoon and citron palette, she’s casual enough for barefoot mornings and elevated enough to dress up with jewellery and a slick of lipstick come evening.
Every piece in this capsule is easy to wear, mix-and-matchable, and made with love by our artisans in India. Best of all? They’re quick to wash and dry overnight – so you can pack less and wear more.
Thanks for reading and I hope I gave you some inspiration for your next trip.
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Much Love
Vickie
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