Everything you need for a beach holiday! 20+ fabulous pieces you’ll wear all summer #luxetoless
It’s hot. It’s summer.
Time to think about a beach holiday.
Everybody keep calm.
Your beach holiday wardrobe is sorted !
Looking fabulous a la plage and en vacance should be easy and effortless.
Stick to low key slouchy pieces in expensive colours that love being together.
( Like you and your family) ( funny not funny!).
Start with white, ( white for summer? groundbreaking ?!) add in some neutrals, choc brown, a few dollops of khaki and maybe orange, a patch of blue and a soupcon of black. The idea is that you want to get dressed without thinking about it too much but know you look great. And when in doubt ? Default to white instead of black.
I’ve tracked down everything you need for the beach and beyond and most pieces are under $300. You’re welcome.
Your summer holiday checklist !
The Rashie:
We all need a rash vest for the beach. (Sometimes my favorite sunscreen is not enough )( this one is fabulous under makeup) . Do you know about Cover Swim? Finally rashies that are fabulous and fashiony ! They “provide UPF50+ protection to block 98% of harmful UV rays. The premium fabrics are also quick-drying, breathable and pill-resistant.” Yes please ! I have been looking for a plain white rashie and also love neoprene tank swimsuit too , I bought it and love it ! This is great too.
The beach cover up:
It should be chic , loose , long and easy to throw over a swimsuit. This black dress is fabulous though having sleeves is probably better. I just bought this stripe caftan at HM. Love it. Go for a white shirt dress , or a blue one, an oversized blue shirt , a chic stripe kaftan or white muslin shirt . Or just buy a mens linen shirt in a really big size ..Perfect for the beach.
The dresses ( You need more than one !)
You need three dresses: One super casual for the beach. (I have similar: perfect for the beach.) A white one is chic for low key drinks. (It’s called Fiona so it must be nice haha). One for going out. You want a maxi . Because they look great with flats = modern. effortless. Halter is great, strapless is cool and anything loose and unstructured is the way to go. Orange, blue or white. But black is always right. There is something so chic about a black dress for summer. I am obsessed and having a black dress fest – see below. Too many good dresses this season.
Tops, tops and tops:
You need all sorts of tops on holiday. You need a blue shirt because you just do (It looks great with white!). You need a an extended shoulder tee, an evening top ( this sequin cami!) to wear with beige chinos or jeans and flats. A strapless bandeau is totally chic right now. (Especially this divine one for low key evening with white pants !). Add in a slouchy white Tee. This one is great ! The best top that is casual and chic? This is what I wear all the time! Or this fabulous tank in black and white. Ribbed. Fifi approved neckline. On repeat. Oh and a holiday is not a holiday without a stripe top.
The long skirt:
It’s a great alternative to a dress. A bit more laid back. Handy dot com on a holiday. It should be long, it should be in denim, black, white ( white denim!) or neutral. Brown is so chic ( sorry, I mean mocha mousse haha) of course (!). Khaki is chic too. You want a fit n flare shape or full and floaty. NB: Go for a size bigger so it sits lower and doesn’t dig into the ‘situation’. You want it to look loose and relaxed , not tight and uncomfortable. Wear with a white tank or a tee. Like this. A skirt with volume looks best with flats. But who is wearing heels on holidays
The wide leg pants.
Don’t go anywhere on holidays without wide leg pants. A must have for a beach holiday. They look relaxed. You will feel relaxed. They are so right for the beach, for going out, for chillaxing. Perfect with flat sandals: they look so RIGHT. Go for neutral, white or black. These ARE fabulous: get every colour .Drawstring cotton is great. Please pack a pair of baggy white jeans, wide leg blue jeans and chinos : pivotal. And these denim culottes/jorts are the ONLY shorts you should wear. Yes, love these black bermudas, please go up a size so they are super slouchy. These bermudas are allowed. But you knew that.
The shoes:
There are two two types of shoes: beach shoes and chic shoes. By that I mean sandals you will not wear to the beach. I’m talking strappy flats, chunky sandals or chic low heel mule. These Mesh ballerinas are the solution to holiday dressing! Low key but so fashion ! I think a low kitten heel are totally right when you need a heel on holidays. In white ! Sneakers are always good. I am loving these white euro slip on again: they are perfect summer sneakers. These white birks are THE only thing I wear to the beach. Waterproof. Chic. I am onto my third pair, LOVE. I wear every day! Love these slides, so damn comfortable.
The accessories:
You want a straw bag you can carry all day. A basket or a big straw tote or a raffia shoulder bag. Perfect for beach holidays. Or wherever you are going. A cute little raffia clutch ,handy too if you’re going out. And I bought this raffia bumbag from Uniqlo: adore ! You need sunglasses in white or brown/tortoiseshell or with a brown lens works so well with a neutral wardrobe. This stripe towel is so chic. A little bit of colour! Invest in a fabulous hat. Because we need one. Because it’s summer. And it’s holidays ! Woo hoo! ( and after writing this post I think I need one haha) x
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This is my last post for 2024 ! I’ll be back sometime in January but I will be on instagram if you want to say hello!
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Have a fabulous Christmas and here’s to a wonderful happy healthy and peaceful 2025. Xxx
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