As we welcome a gorgeous European summer, here are our top 5 picks of summer womenswear pieces that should definitely be on your holiday packing list.
Basket Bag
When the sun is shining, a basket bag is both on trend and useful. Pack your bag with a book and a bikini and take it from the beach to the bar and back again.
Here are our favourites:
Straw London, Extra Large Basket £125 (Bottom right)
Mango, Jute Basket Bag: £35.99 (Top right)
Demellier, The Mini Santorini: £195 (Bottom left)
Loewe, Large Basket bag in palm leaf and calfskin: £475 (Centre)
Zara, Jute Tote Bag: £29.99 (Top left)
Good Swimsuit
A good quality swimsuit really can be a game changer, it can be difficult to find a flattering shape with enough support. Our pick is the answer to both of those needs, the Monaco One - Piece from Away That Day, a double lined swimuit with the most elegant cut and U wire. This suit comes in a range of colours but there is just something about the forest hue that we can't get enough of.
Price: £159
Other swim we think you might like:
Mango, Gingham Bikini: £19.95 top & £14.95 bottom
Fruity Booty, Reversible Bikini: £80
Rose Inc x Hunza G, Iman Bikini: £160
Away That Day, Cannes Top & Maui Bottom in Painterly Floral: £95 top & £65 bottom
Pair of Sandals
The Boston suede clogs have become the hero of summer footwear. Suitable to be styled with almost any outfit, a pair of jeans to a summer dress. At around £150 they are quite the investment but it the right hands, they can last years. Look after your Birks and they will look after you.
A selection on the Birkenstock wesbite.
Shady Sun Hat
There's nothing like a new summer hat to start the season. Add some stylish protection to your outfit, check out our favourites below, from the breathable 100% cotton Jacquemus bucket to a classic straw hat from Toast.
JACQUEMUS, Le Bob Artichaut bucket hat: £135 (Centre)
Toast, Clara Wide Brim Straw Hat: £69 (Top right)
Mango, Contrast ribbon hat: £35.99 (Bottom left)
Free People, Sublime Straw Bucket Hat $68 / Sanibel Wide Brim Straw Hat $98
Tiered Cotton Skirt
This boho piece is in bloom this summer.
Our favourites:
Free People, Simply Smitten Maxi Skirt: £78 (Centre)
Mango, Ruffled Long Skirt: £29.99 (Left)
Miss Selfrige, Poplin tiered maxi skirt in stone: £31 (Right)
Pair of Sunnies
Here are 5 for you to peruse at your leisure.
Loewe, Square-frame acetate sunglasses: £290 (Centre)
Na-kd, Square Frame Sunglasses: £14.95 (Bottom Right)
Vivienne Westwood, Georgia Sunglasses: £225 (Bottom left)
UO, Bella City Frame: £20 (Top Right)
Chimi, 04 Ecru: £120 (Top Left)