Greece asks very little of a wardrobe and rewards the right few pieces enormously. The days are bright and warm, the evenings are long and unhurried, and between a ferry, a cobbled lane and a table by the water you will want clothes that move easily and look composed without effort. If you are working out what to wear in Greece, the answer is a short, tonal edit built on natural fabric, one great swimsuit and a handful of pieces that work from morning to night. Here is how we would pack it, drawn from the linen and swim we curate every season at our Bondi Beach boutique.
The Principle: Fewer Pieces, Worked Harder
The islands are not the place for a heavy suitcase. Ferries, steps and small rooms all reward travelling light, and the climate does half the styling for you. Build around a palette of white, butter, black and one accent, so every top works with every bottom. Choose fabrics that breathe and dry fast, and pack things that look better slightly rumpled, because linen will wrinkle and that is part of its charm.
Our linen collection is the starting point for almost every warm-weather trip we pack for, and it is where the bulk of this list comes from. If you are heading through other parts of Europe as well, our Euro summer packing edit covers the wider trip.
Swimwear: The One Decision Worth Making Carefully
You will live in swimwear for much of a Greek holiday, so it is worth choosing well. Two or three suits that mix and match will see you through a week. A black or tonal one piece is endlessly versatile, since it also works as a bodysuit under linen trousers for dinner. The Hunza G Square Neck Swim in Black and the Hunza G Domino Swimsuit in Black are both made from the label's crinkle-stretch fabric, which dries quickly and packs down small. For a two piece, the Hunza G Xandra Bikini in Black is a clean, easy option.
If you are still deciding between shapes, browse the full Hunza G collection, the Hunza G one pieces and the Hunza G bikinis. Our wider swimwear edit has more labels to compare. Individual colours sell through, so use the collections to see what is currently in stock.
Daytime: Linen, Shorts and Easy Tops
For wandering, boat days and long lunches, think light and loose. A pair of white linen trousers such as the Chosen by Tuchuzy Deconstructed Linen Pant will do more work than almost anything else in the bag, worn over a swimsuit for the walk to lunch or with a fitted top for the evening. For hotter days, the Tailored Micro Linen Shorts keep things cool and the shorts collection offers more lengths and fabrics.
On top, keep it simple. The Linen Resin U Wire Top and the Asym Twist Linen Top in Butter are clean shapes in natural fabric that sit well with every bottom in the suitcase. You can see everything in the range at Chosen by Tuchuzy tops and Chosen by Tuchuzy, our in-house label designed in Bondi with exactly this kind of travel in mind.
Evenings: One Dress, One Skirt, One Good Top
Dinner in Greece is usually outdoors and often late, so evenings call for something that feels special without being fussy. A linen dress is the simplest answer. The Chosen by Tuchuzy Linen Resin Halter Mini Dress is a light, easy piece that needs only sandals and earrings, and our holiday and vacation dresses edit shows more options in different lengths. If you prefer a skirt, the Linen Wrap Mini Skirt in Black paired with a fine top gives you an evening outfit with no extra weight in your bag.
Pack a light layer for later. Evenings by the water can cool down, and a fine knit or an open shirt over the shoulders keeps the look polished. For something longer, the maxi dresses collection holds fluid styles that suit a slow dinner.
Shoes, Sunglasses and the Small Things
Cobbled lanes and steps mean comfort first. A flat leather sandal will take you through most days, with a slightly dressier flat for the evening. A wide-brimmed hat protects you on the boat, and a good pair of sunglasses is non-negotiable in this much light. Our designer sunglasses edit has frames in a range of shapes, and a few gold pieces from the jewellery collection lift a plain linen outfit instantly. Keep jewellery light and waterproof where possible, and leave anything precious at home.
Finally, pack a soft tote that can go from the beach to the ferry to the dinner table, and a small cross-body for the evening.
Boat Days, Ferries and Getting Around
Much of a Greek holiday happens on the move, and your outfit should be ready for it. For a boat day, wear your swimsuit underneath and keep a linen layer within reach: trousers or a shirt you can slip on as the breeze picks up. Wind and spray are the usual surprises, so avoid anything delicate or light-coloured that you would mind getting splashed. For ferries and airport days, comfort comes first, so an easy top, wide trousers and flat shoes will keep you relaxed through a long travel day. Choose a bag with a zip, because phones and passports do not belong in an open tote on a crowded deck. When you arrive, nothing needs pressing: hang your linen in the bathroom while you shower and it will relax by dinner.
A Simple Seven-Day Packing List
Here is the edit in plain terms: two or three swimsuits; one pair of white linen trousers; one pair of linen shorts; three or four tops in white, butter and black; one linen dress; one skirt; a light layer; flat sandals and a dressier flat; a hat, sunglasses and a tote. Everything mixes, everything dries quickly, and nothing demands ironing. That is the whole point.
If you want a second look at how this approach works in another Mediterranean destination, our guides to what to wear in Positano and weekend away outfits follow the same logic.
Your Greece Packing Questions Answered
Is linen really the best fabric for Greece? For most travellers, yes. It breathes in the heat, dries quickly and looks relaxed rather than creased. Accept the wrinkles and it will serve you well.
What colours should I pack? White, butter, black and one accent colour. A tight palette lets you mix every piece with every other, which keeps the suitcase small.
Do I need dressy clothes for the evenings? Rarely. A linen dress or a good top with a skirt is usually enough, and a light layer keeps you comfortable once the sun goes down.
How many swimsuits should I bring? Two or three. They dry fast, so rotating them is easy, and a black one piece doubles as a bodysuit for dinner.
Can I order before I travel if I live overseas? Yes. Tuchuzy ships worldwide, including across Australia and to the United States, so you can plan the trip and have your pieces arrive in good time.
Start Your Edit
If you are in Sydney, visit us on Hall Street in Bondi Beach and we will help you pack for the trip in person. Otherwise, begin with the linen edit, add a swimsuit from swimwear, and check new arrivals for anything that has just landed.