The Wardrobe Behind The Journey What We Packed For Our Euro Summer Escape
Every great Euro summer starts with a destination. Ours started with a suitcase. One minute you’re wandering through ancient stone streets, the next you’re chasing golden hour by the water with an aperitivo in hand. For this escape, we packed light but packed smart (the Bella Via way) - think breathable broderie anglaise, soft cotton, fluid jersey and statement satin silhouettes designed for ice cream dates in the old town to sunset dinners overlooking the Adriatic.
The Ice Cream Run
Nothing says Euro summer style quite like a white broderie anglaise playsuit. Lightweight cotton fabric kept things cool during the warmest afternoons, while feminine details like delicate embroidery, frilled hems, a statement bow neckline and a matching belt elevated the look beyond everyday holiday dressing. Styled with flat sandals, oversized sunglasses and gold jewellery, it became our go-to outfit for wandering cobbled streets, stopping for gelato and soaking up every sun-drenched corner of Montenegro.
Aperitivo Hour
As the sun began to dip, the dress code shifted. Enter our polka dot maxi dress - a timeless holiday staple reimagined with a sleek silhouette, soft draping and a statement scarf neckline. The monochrome print brought instant sophistication while the fluid fabric skimmed the body beautifully, creating an effortless look for waterfront aperitivo hour. Finished with sculptural jewellery and strappy sandals, it struck the perfect balance between playful and polished. Polka dots continue to dominate summer fashion trends, and this piece proved exactly why.
The Sunset Dinner
Some outfits deserve a reservation. For evenings spent dining under the lights of Montenegro’s historic squares, we turned to fluid satin dresses & statement separates designed to move beautifully after sunset. Ruched detailing & elegant necklines elevated every look, while strappy sandals and minimal jewellery kept it real. Lightweight jersey dresses remain one of the most versatile holiday wardrobe investments, thanks to their comfort & suitcase-friendly practicality.
THAT One Dress
Every holiday wardrobe needs a hero piece, and ours came in the form of an ivory draped maxi dress. Crafted from smooth fluid fabric with intricate ruching, braided detailing and gold hardware, it offered endless versatility throughout the trip. Neutral dresses are the ultimate summer essential, offering endless styling opportunities while maintaining a luxe feel.
Final Boarding Call
The secret to packing for a Euro summer escape isn’t about bringing more - it’s about bringing better. Breathable broderie anglaise, lightweight cotton, fluid jersey, statement draping and thoughtful details like bows, braiding, ruching and gold hardware created a wardrobe that worked from sunrise gelato runs to sunset dinners. Whether you’re planning a Montenegro getaway or dreaming of your next European adventure, our Bella Via pieces make every moment feel like a postcard.
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