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From bold swimsuits to simple sandals, oversized beach bags and crisp linen dresses, it’s time to update your summer style.

SHOP SUMMER ESSENTIALS
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With far-flung vacations off the cards for now, we’re opting for social distancing beach time on our very own sunny shores, but after months of lounging around in sweatpants, we need a summer essentials recap. Starting with the key summertime classic, we promise you’ll have in high rotation this season: the linen dress. In the past found in the form of shapeless smocks of oversized shorts, linen gets a contemporary makeover, fashioned into bohemian fitted dresses and ethereal gowns, the lightweight sustainable material is the one piece to invest in. Zimmermann’s retro surf prints in cool aquatic hues prove that linen isn't just for the beige brigade, and PIECE OF WHITE and Joslin’s white feminine frocks with puff sleeves take us on a romantic sartorial journey back to the beaches of Ibiza. Whatever style you’re drawn to, be sure to pair it with barely-there sandals, another ’90s come back that we just can’t get enough of, the strappy sandal is the key shoe for summer dressing. From Isabel Marant, Cult Gaia, By Far and Amina Muaddi, this sleeked heeled pair with super skinny straps can be worn with anything and everything, elongating your legs and taking you from the beach to city chic.

Next on our list is the raffia beach tote, a fashion girls staple, especially on bright sunny days. The catch-all bag is big enough to store all your beach essentials and can double up as an everyday carry-all. Jacquemus’ Le Panier Soleil was first seen surrounded by lavender fields at their SS20 runway show, handcrafted in braided raffia, the classic tote is given a modern update with a structured exterior pocket to keep your all-important valuables in. For a more polished look, Boyy’s structured raffia tote with its signature buckled belt looks great both on and off the sand. Lounging beachside cannot be complete without a new swimsuit, and this summer there’s so much to choose from you’re bound to find a new suit that speaks to you. Think daring cut-outs, retro sporty styles and bold tropical prints that will as least make you feel like you’re on vacation. If you want to show off a little more skin than a one-piece allows but would rather skip the full exposure of a bikini, opt for a simple cut-out style with a chic lace-up front and an open back. The perfect finish? A pair of stylish sunglasses. Steel-frame tinted heroes are our all-time accessory for sun-drenched days, with a mood-boosting pop of colour channeling our getaway dreams. And for that feminine flair, take inspiration from the sea with a pair of freshwater pearl earrings and a woven fabric headband — adding just the right amount of sparkle to your all-time summer style.

SHOP SUMMER ESSENTIALS