What to wear on ‘evenings in’ on a family villa holiday?

[PrimeSeason]

We have a one-week holiday planned with our adult kids and their other halves in Greece, late June, and I’m getting my wardrobe/ packaging thought out.

Daytimes are obviously straightforward. I’ve got plenty of summer dresses to wear in the evenings if we’re going out to a restaurant.

I’m just wondering what to wear for the evenings when we stay at the villa and bbq. I’ll obviously shower and wash/dry my hair but I can’t think I’m going to want to put on make up, a strapless bra and a sundress. But shortie PJs will a bit TOO casual!

What to wear? What does everyone else do?

I would wear something long, loose and floaty, with sleeves as mozzies love me!

Shorts and a t-shirt

Pyjamas? Genuinely, you’re just relaxing at what is your home.

I wear long t shirt dresses or playsuits all with a soft Skims bra/crop top and big comfy knickers!

I’d go for just casual stuff if you’re not going out - whatever you’re comfortable in. Maybe some t-shirt dresses or shorts.
I absolutely wouldn’t be all dolled up every night if I was in the villa!

I'd float around in one of these kimono tops from Sahara (the £50 ones) - over the top of a plainish t-shirt & trouser combo. Instant elevation of a basic outfit and v glam! Search results: 25 results for "kimono" – Sahara

I also have a couple of these matching shorts and tops..they’re very affordable yet very versatile…
https://manamou.co.uk/collections/summer-2026/products/v-neck-cotton-top-lemon

Hi do you find skims true to size?

The Skims bralette comes up small but according to the sales lady in Harrods that’s so it gives you a bra like lift, if you’re buying it for comfort, she suggested sizing up, so I did.

Which bralette do you have?

The seamless sculpt

Thanks for your replies, everyone. Food for thought here.

@PrimeSeason were you originally thinking to dress up?

On villa holidays I shower and then put on a summer dress every evening. Feels so much nicer than just shorts & tshirt. I don’t bother with makeup unless we go out

I’d wear linen trousers and a clean t shirt / loose shirt. Not smart ones - the crinkled floaty ones. And lots of insect repellent

We visit DBIL and DML at their summer places, so lots of family of various ages around. I just wear a bikini and maybe a cover up (long shirt or kaftan) and have one washed black cotton maxi dress with short sleeves which I wear with no underwear should formal dressing be required. I’m in and out of the pool all the time and become very louche, as does everyone else.

What would you wear at home on a hot evening?

The sort of summer dresses that don't need a strapless bra, cap sleeved or teeshirt style. Or shorts and a tee shirt. But I go very casual on holiday too, less make-up than at home etc.

I have to say we always go out for dinner but I would probably wear the same sort of things. Long floaty dresses, baggy linen trousers and something like a vest top. Or shorts / skirt and a top. All worn with flip flops or sandals.

Ooh I love those!

ordered!

Next have some nice casual t-shirt material dresses, short sleeve or sleeveless, I always find a dress cooler on holiday, failing that shorts and a vest/t-shirt

Like this, very comfy no need for strapless bra

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su359865/w63490

100% I would be in my pyjamas, as I was during most of our time in an apartment in Mauritius!

We have similar holidays and I like getting a little bit dressed up, even if we’re at home for the evening. It just feels a bit more special. I also get bitten a lot so prefer long skirts or linen trousers with a linen shirt or something like that.

I have a couple of those kimonos-love them.

For an evening where we cba to go
out to dinner, I put on something floaty and cool. After a day on the beach, there is no better feeling than a cool shower, a comfy dress (no bra) and a glass of wine watching the sun go down.

We go away in 2 wks-can’t wait!