Spanish model Alba Carrillo wore two low-cost outfits from Zara and H&M during a family vacation across Santorini in Greece and Ephesus in Turkey.
The television personality showcased the affordable summer looks over just two days while traveling across the Aegean Sea, demonstrating that a luxury wardrobe is not necessary to dress with style. Her Mediterranean itinerary produced pictures of famous historic sites alongside accessible high-street fashion inspiration.
One of the outfits, a floral poplin dress worn in Greece, has already sold out completely online. The second outfit, a co-ordinated two-piece set worn among ancient ruins in Turkey, remains available on the high street but is rapidly running out of sizes.
Zara floral midi dress in Santorini
While exploring the cobbled streets of Oia, a picturesque village on the northern tip of Santorini known for its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches, Carrillo wore a poplin midi dress from Spanish retailer Zara. The design featured a blue floral print on a white background, blending naturally with the Aegean island landscape.
The midi dress incorporates a sweetheart neckline, thin adjustable tie straps, and a waist-cinching belt made from the same fabric to create a romantic silhouette. Zara is the flagship brand of Inditex, the world's largest fashion distributor, based in Arteixo, Galicia.
The dress was heavily discounted during summer sales, dropping to a final price of 7.99 euros. The steep markdown triggered high demand, leaving the item entirely sold out on Zara's official website, with only isolated pieces remaining in select physical stores.
Carrillo styled the garment for warm-weather sightseeing by pairing it with oversized sunglasses and comfortable flip-flops, allowing the printed poplin fabric to serve as the centerpiece of her outfit.
H&M two-piece ensemble in Ephesus
After completing her stay in Greece, Carrillo traveled to Turkey to tour the historic ruins of Ephesus, an ancient Greek and Roman city located near the Aegean coast. For the excursion, she changed her style completely, opting for a two-piece set from Swedish fashion retailer H&M that combined a white top with a red printed skirt.
The white cotton top features a sailor collar decorated with broderie anglaise needlework, a prominent trend for the summer season. Designed with a flattering V-neckline, traditional frog closures known as alamar buttons, and structural seams, the top combines a tailored fit with casual comfort.
H&M discounted the cotton sailor top from its original price of 34.99 euros to 23.99 euros. The price reduction caused stock levels to drop quickly, leaving limited size options available on the retailer's digital storefront.
Carrillo paired the top with a high-waisted midi skirt crafted from a viscose blend. The skirt features a ruched waistband and a paisley print in varying shades of red set against a white background. The piece remains listed at its original price of 29.99 euros, though H&M has added a low stock notification warning shoppers that inventory is running out.
The two items offer versatility for summer travel, as they can be worn together as a co-ordinated outfit or styled individually with other wardrobe pieces. The ensemble provides a practical option for walking around historic destinations as well as informal holiday lunches and dinners.
High-street fashion for summer travel
Across the two-day period, Carrillo demonstrated that mass-market fashion brands remain a reliable option for building a versatile holiday wardrobe. Her choices ranged from Mediterranean poplin dresses to patterned two-piece sets suitable for coastal travel.
Both outfits provide practical inspiration for travelers seeking lightweight, comfortable, and accessible summer clothing options during warm-weather vacations.
