Recently a colleague asked me for some fashion advice: "I'm heading to Europe for the summer and want a wardrobe refresh," she said.

"Where do you get good quality summer clothes? What are your favourite brands?"

I didn't have to think about my answer for long.

Holiday dressing is where you get to have the most fun with your wardrobe – wear dresses, colours and accessories you might normally shy away from when at home – and I eat it up.

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So without further ado, here are my 10 go-to brands to shop before heading overseas.

DISSH.

Australian brand DISSH creates pieces that are reflective of our summer, so it's a no-brainer to head to their site or (expanding) stores ahead of a warm holiday.

The feminine silhouettes are just effortless and cool.

AERE.

The Iconic's in-house brand AERE has gained such a cult following since it launched in 2029, and rightly so.

They make trend-driven, everyday pieces that sit around the $100 price point, without compromising on quality.

I own a bunch of their linen dresses and wear them all the time, especially when travelling.

Petal & Pup.