How Huma Qureshi's all-white outfits can inspire your vacation wardrobe

If yoursquore holidaying in any of the European fashion capitals this year yoursquoll want to ditch the scruffy tracksuits and update your lookbook with fresh summery looks just like our homegrown celebrities Taking a leaf from style edits by Qureshi and co we asked experts to spill the beans about how to put together the perfect travel wardrobe that keeps you comfortable and ensures Instagramworthy photographsSonakshi Sinha pairs her outfit with a white blazer for a semiformal lookKeep it basicldquoAn allwhite ensemble works best with the brightly coloured buildings and vibrant foliage in countries like Italyrdquo says fashion designer Sanjana Bubber She adds that white is especially great for summers because it doesnrsquot absorb too much heat and keeps you looking fresh all day Other colour combinations that shersquos partial to include navy and white navy and red green and white and beige and black ldquoIf yoursquore headed out on a long vacation make sure to pack plenty of neutral separates that can easily be mixed and matched In terms of fabrics choose breathable natural fibres such as cotton or linen over polyester However look for wrinklefree linencotton blends as they crease less and hence wear better through the dayrdquo she recommendsKareena Kapoor Khan in a casual allwhite ensemble with Saif Khan Pics courtesyInstagramAdd a twistIf yoursquore wearing a statement colour try wearing it in a look thatrsquos coordinated from headtotoe For instance a fitted yellow coord set with yellow flats and a yellow bag make quite the fashion statement Denim too lends itself well to this trendrdquo says Bubber You can opt to add visual interest by combining different textures points out fashion stylist Mitali Ambekar ldquoA buttondown white shirt layered with a white blazer paired with white highwaisted pants or a white pencil skirt makes for a simple but elevated allwhite lookrdquo she notesLayer with careldquoDaytime in Europe can get quite warm and the evenings quite chilly Itrsquos essential to carry an extra layer for a true daytonight look You can carry a shirt a tan leather jacket or even a blazer Many restaurants also require you to be slightly well puttogether so aiming for a semiformal or smart casual look that you can add to or subtract from is your best betrdquo says BubberSanjana BubberWhen picking out a blazer she recommends picking an unlined or a semilined piece with a notch or a slim lapel instead of the more formal and stuffy peak lapel For shoes loafers sneakers boots and sandals will cover most scenarios If you are packing summer dresses she suggests also adding a pair of ballet flats or espadrilles that fuse comfort with practicality since European holidays also typically entail a lot of walking Finally she advises avoiding necklaces which can get itchy and fussy on a hot day and suggests accessorising with minimal earrings and stacked bracelets And of course a straw hat jute tote and large sunglasses are the ideal accent pieces for any summer holiday look