If I Were Spending a Summer in Positano, I'd Only Pack These New, Must-Have Boden Arrivals

Summer is quickly approaching, and I can't help daydreaming about a trip to Positano, Italy. I was lucky to go a few years ago, and I still think about it constantly: the stacked pastel buildings, the sparkle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a refreshing lemon gelato in hand. I've been going back and forth on whether to book a return trip, but the second I saw Boden's new summer collection, it started to feel like a done deal. These pieces practically require an Amalfi Coast backdrop.

The collection leans into everything summer should be: bold, colorful, and anything but minimal. Think vibrant hues, statement prints, and plenty of linen and crochet. These pieces are exactly what you want to wear when you're living your best European summer fantasy. If I do end up booking that flight, these are the 20 pieces I'm packing, no question.

Dresses and Jumpsuits

When I picture a Positano wardrobe, these are the pieces I imagine: long, breezy dresses filled with intricate patterns and unexpected color combinations that somehow work effortlessly, alongside easy linen jumpsuits designed to handle the city's endless steps without ever sacrificing style.

Swimwear

This is the kind of swimwear you'd expect to spot chic Italian women wearing at coastal beach clubs. Bold pops of color and richly detailed, floral-driven patterns make each piece feel strikingly beautiful and undeniably elevated.

Tops

The emphasis on bright colors and linen continues with the tops in this collection. These tanks pair gorgeously with breezy trousers or skirts. A crisp linen button-down is the ultimate layering piece, equally suitable for a day spent wandering boutiques and a stroll to the beach.

Bottoms

A trip to Positano invites a more playful approach to getting dressed, and these standout bottoms rise to the occasion. Between the crochet shorts, a stunning slip skirt, color-saturated knit pants, and embroidered linen styles, each piece feels like a statement. The styling possibilities are endless—and so are the admiring glances from passersby.

Jackets

For those cooler, breezy days along the coast, these jackets strike the perfect balance between warmth and style. The maximalist spirit carries through with rich color combinations and thoughtful detailing—exactly what a Positano wardrobe calls for.

Shop the full Boden collection here.