What to Pack for a European Summer

There’s a certain kind of magic that only a European summer can offer—mornings kissed by soft light, the scent of sea spray on sun-warmed skin, and the freedom of packing only what brings you joy.

This summer, I traded chaos for cobblestones, deadlines for Dolce Vita. I packed a suitcase filled with soft fabrics and slow moments pieces from Homebodii that would become part of the memories I didn’t even know I needed.

The First Morning: A Château in Provence

We arrived just after sunrise. The lavender fields still clung to the cool of the night, and everything felt quiet. I slipped into my Valentina Robe, the lace embroidered trime catching the first golden light as I opened the terrace doors. Coffee steamed in delicate porcelain. I didn’t need much just this robe, it’s matching slip, and time. There is something about chiffon against your skin that makes you breathe a little deeper.

Lunches That Turn Into Dinners

Days blurred into afternoons spent under striped umbrellas. The Kiralee Slip in white became my unofficial uniform perfect for a beach club lunch in St Tropez or a spontaneous stroll through cobbled backstreets. Flattering, elegnay, and surprisingly chic with gold hoops and sandals.

One evening, we stayed out too long watching the boats glitter in the Monaco marina. I changed into the Athena Mini Robe and Brooklyn Bodysuit and suddenly, I was part of the night beaded shimmer catching the city’s glamour, a little glitzy, a little golden, and completely unforgettable.

After-Sun and Aperitifs

Back at the villa, salt still in my hair and skin kissed by the sun, I reached for my Helena Lace Robe floaty, feminine, and perfect after a long shower and a glass of rosé. There’s something luxurious about slipping into lace after a day in the sun and the sand. I wore it over the Sian Slip in white as we wandered out for a late dinner under fairy lights.

Midnight in the City

Barcelona felt alive in a way that demanded something more. That night, I wore the Miami Slip in black. The way it caught the moonlight, the way it moved it wasn’t just a slip, it was an invitation. We danced barefoot on a rooftop with strangers who felt like friends. I laughed more in that dress than I had in months.

Mornings With Nowhere to Be

Not every moment was curated. Some were quiet just the Camille Lounge Set, soft and lived-in, the feeling so soft that I could wear it down to breakfast along the promise of doing absolutely nothing. These were the mornings that reminded me: slowing down can be its own kind of luxury.

What I Learned from Packing Light

I didn’t pack much. But everything I did bring had a purpose. A robe that could double as a dinner wrap. A slip that felt at home on a balcony and in a bar. A set of PJs that made mornings feel like a love letter to myself and could double from the bedroom to brunch.

Every Homebodii piece I packed became part of the story. And when I look back at the photos sunsets, terraces, tangled hair and long shadows it’s these pieces I see in every frame.

And That’s the Magic of Homebodii

It isn’t just what you wear. It’s how it makes you feel. At home, even when you’re far away. Like the softest version of yourself. Like a woman living fully in the moment.

If you're dreaming of your own European summer, pack with intention. Pack with beauty. Pack with Homebodii.