Alia Bhatt has swapped film sets for the Mediterranean. The actor took a break for a girls' trip to Mallorca, Spain, with her best friend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and their close-knit group, and the photos Akansha shared on Instagram have turned into a ready-made holiday style guide.

"This and nothing else," Akansha captioned the photo dump, according to Hindustan Times. Alia liked the post, and her mother, Soni Razdan, commented, "best girls in the world." Here is every look from the trip, and how to pack your own version.

The red bikini and white bandana

The most talked-about look was a red bikini paired with a white bandana, worn as Alia posed for a selfie by the shore with her friends, The Telegraph reports.

The bandana is the detail fans picked up on. On a yacht ride, The Telegraph notes, Alia channelled the bandana style Salman Khan made famous in his 2009 film Wanted. It is a playful nod to a very Bollywood reference, and it does a practical job too: keeping hair off the face in sea wind.

Red is a smart holiday colour. It photographs brilliantly against blue water and pale rock, which is exactly the backdrop Mallorca's coves provide.

The white lace cover-up

For a softer beach look, Alia wore a white bikini under a delicate white lace cover-up, according to The Times of India. Hindustan Times describes it as an eyelet white lace cover-up, worn with a printed headscarf as she lounged with her friends on the rocky shore.

Eyelet lace, also called broderie anglaise, is a classic warm-weather fabric. It is breathable, it dries fast and it moves easily from the beach to a cafe. The Times of India reports the group also stopped at a cafe during the trip.

The red gown for sunset

When the group dressed up for the evening, Alia went back to red. For a sundowner, she slipped into a long red dress with stilettos and kept the accessories minimal, The Telegraph reports. The Times of India describes it as a red gown worn against a hilltop town.

Hindustan Times adds that the friends posed in elegant midi and maxi dresses against hillside backdrops and rooftop views. The photo dump also shows the group taking a ride on a classic wooden tram, jumping into the sea from a yacht and watching the sunset together over drinks.

How to pack Alia Bhatt's holiday wardrobe

The trip works as a capsule wardrobe built on two colours, red and white. Here is how to recreate it.

Pick one statement swimsuit in a bold red. It does the heavy lifting in photos, so everything else can stay simple.

Add a white swimsuit and a white lace or eyelet cover-up. Together they give you a second beach look and an outfit for lunch.

Pack a bandana or printed headscarf. It protects your hair from sun and salt, and it can be tied on the head, at the neck or on a bag strap.

Bring one long dress for the evening. A red maxi links back to the swimwear, while a simple silhouette with minimal jewellery keeps it elegant.

Finish with flat sandals for the day and one pair of heels for dinner. Alia's stilettos were for the sunset photos, not the rocky shoreline.

What's next for Alia Bhatt

The holiday follows a busy stretch. Alia was recently a bridesmaid at Akansha's wedding to filmmaker Sharan Sharma, where she performed alongside Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor, Hindustan Times reports.

Her last major release was the YRF Spy Universe action thriller Alpha, with Sharvari Wagh, according to The Times of India. Next, she stars with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, which is scheduled to release on January 21, 2027.

FAQ

Where is Alia Bhatt on vacation?

Alia Bhatt is on a girls' trip to Mallorca, Spain, with her best friend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and friends, according to The Times of India.

What did Alia Bhatt wear on her Spain vacation?

She wore a red bikini with a white bandana, a white bikini with a white lace cover-up, and a long red dress with stilettos for the evening.

Why are fans comparing Alia Bhatt's bandana to Salman Khan?

The Telegraph reports that on a yacht ride, Alia channelled the bandana style Salman Khan wore in his 2009 film Wanted.

When does Alia Bhatt's Love & War release?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, is scheduled for January 21, 2027.

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