Packing for a summer holiday is no mean feat. First up, there's the question of whether to pay extra for that big suitcase, or try and stuff your worldly belongings into your trusty old piece of hand luggage (#RyanairLife). Then, there's the issue of whether to go full chill vibes with just a few bikinis, cover-ups and books, or go all out and bring your best evening dresses and heels.
After all these years of holidaying, we're sorry to say we *still* haven't perfected the art of packing and basically always end up in a last-minute panic – inevitably arriving at our destination with an inexplicable lack of appropriate outfits.
But those lucky celebrities simply don't have such problems. Beyond the fact that they usually fly in private jets, which means no luggage allowance at all, they also have people who pre-plan – and pack – their holiday wardrobes for them, with every base covered. As for Rita Ora, she also has the benefit of having designer besties on-hand to provide the goods...
Currently on holiday in Ibiza with husband Taika Waititi, the star headed to her friend Jana Sascha's island boutique to pick up her outfit for a recent night out – and as ever, she looked absolutely incredible.
The veritable Queen of naked dressing, Rita selected a totally see-through black lace maxi dress from De La Vali's Ibiza Old Town store that features a super-high leg slit, tiny spaghetti straps and sheer ruffles to cover the chest.
She paired the stunning piece (that's still in stock here – you're welcome) with a pair of black pants, a sequinned shoulder bag and the hottest designer shoes of the season: Alaïa's diamanté ballet flats. Jel? Us? Not in the slightest...
The Ibiza-based brand De La Vali has become a go-to for celebs visiting the island, thanks to its cult and instantly recognisable partywear pieces that are as perfect for a big night out as they are an elegant wedding. Everyone from Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa to Kylie Minogue has repped the brand over the years, while this summer has seen the likes of Ashley Graham and Jessie Bush rock DLV designs. New brand obsession, unlocked. Now we just need some tickets to Ibiza...
Clementina Jackson is Acting Site Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, working across news and features, trends, e-commerce and SEO. She was previously Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, and Acting Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, where she was named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner for her work on size inclusivity. An experienced fashion, travel and luxury lifestyle journalist, Clementina has also written for Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Red and Italy Segreta.
