A weekend break can be as refreshing as a week away, but it always takes just as long to organise. Whether, you’re headed to the cottage or the city, you should always travel in style. The team at Malebasics rallied up a list of essentials to make to make sure you’re ready for any occasion during your getaway. Keep this bag in your office and, by the time Friday comes around, get going!

Bag
Finding the perfect bag is half the battle. During the summer, opt for a sturdy but lightweight fabric like twill and in colder times, leather will be great.

A pair of jeans
These are essential because you can dress them up or down. Go dark blue and with a skinnier fit, because they will be incredibly versatile. Choose your favorite pair and pack it!

A dress shirt
This is another go-to item. Choose a shirt that looks great with a jacket for dinne and works unbuttoned as well, for casual times.

T-shirts
Pack standard stripes and some solids that can be easily matched with a cool pair of pants.

Shorts
Perfect for daytime excursions, choose a dark pair that is cut above the knee. Go for style but stay in the neutral palette (blue, beige, taupe, black).

A layer
Always be prepared for a brisk, so pack a lightweight long sleeve shirt. If you don’t own one, bring a jean jacket.

Underwear
The classic rule is to pack one pair for everyday -- but we say, bring some extra, especially sexy ones. God knows you need to be prepared at all times.

A swimsuit
Whether you’re staying in a hotel or near a lake, you need to be prepared for a refreshing dip. Don’t be afraid of designs and choose a cut you like -- this is one area where you can be flashy.

Sunglasses
If you’re lucky, it will be sunny -- but also, will block any shade :)

The rest is fairly obvious: skincare, toiletries, a beach towel, flip flops and everything to make your trip pleasurable.

Have fun!