Fabulous fashion
Holiday season is almost upon us. Bring the warmth of the Med into your summer wardrobe with standout stripes, cool co-ords and stylish straw accessories
Sunny outlook
Sun, sea and stripes... a perfect holiday combo wherever in the world you travel. If you fancy a change from classic nautical vibes, we suggest bold deckchair stripes for a fun holiday look. Pair with a neutral vest or slouchy linen shirt for an easy elegance, and accessorise with a must-have straw hat.
Vest, £25, 8-18, Albaray. Trousers, £95, 6-22; earrings, £38, both Boden. Hat, £65, The White Company. Sandals, £79, 3-8, Jones Bootmaker Words
See the sights
A striking skirt is a versatile buy for your holiday wardrobe: change the top and you have a whole new outfit. Add accessories and your look is transformed from day to night. This one from L.K.Bennett gives Riviera vibes but will look equally as glamorous if you’re on staycation.
Top, £22.99, xxs-xxl, Mango. Skirt, £199, 6-20, L.K.Bennett. Sunglasses, £19, Monsoon. Bag, £29.99, H&M. Sandals, £39.50, 3-8, Marks & Spencer
Short & chic
Double up on summer style points and invest in a tailored shirt and shorts combo – the matching pattern will co-ordinate your look and adds an effortless air to everyday outfits. Easy to slip on over a gelato-striped swimsuit (we love this sculpting design from Boden).
Shirt, £49.50; shorts, £45, both 6-24, Autograph at Marks & Spencer. Swimsuit, £75, 6-20, Boden.
Link necklace, £19, Betty&Biddy. Pendant, £25, Estella Bartlett
Day-tripper
This block-print cotton top will keep you cool when the temperature rises. Pair with breezy linen shorts when you’re out and about, throw on over swimwear or tuck into an A-line denim skirt and add a pair of wooden heeled sandals.
Top, £45, 8-22, Ben de Lisi at QVC. Shorts, £18.99, 4-22, H&M. Swimsuit (just seen), £69, xs-xl, The White Company. Earrings, £16, Betty&Biddy
Cool & classic
Lush green linen, a flattering V-neck and an elegant tie-waist – what more could you want from a summery one-piece? Invest in a sunshine-ready jumpsuit and relax in the knowledge you’re prepared for any social occasion. Alfresco lunch? Just add flats and a woven tote. Sunset cocktails? Strappy, barely there sandals and some standout earrings will do the job.
Jumpsuit, £139, 6-20, Hobbs. Earrings, £19, Phase Eight. Bag, £149; scarf (on bag), £99, both L.K.Bennett
Getaway glamour
Days spent sightseeing call for a breezy cotton dress that will keep you cool but still look polished. Choose timeless stripes that stand out from the crowd with design details such as frills, voluminous sleeves or this chic, draped off-the-shoulder style that sums up sun-drenched soph
