How To Master Beach Club Dressing

A trip to the Greek Islands calls for a carefree approach to dressing, albeit with a polished edge. Reach for elegant earthy tones that chime with the natural landscape, adding in accents of summery textures by way of a raffia bag and bucket hat. Don’t forget a luxe sarong for wrapping over a bikini when going from sun lounger to lunch.

Eschew the traditional Amalfi lemons and go for a more understanded look that taps into the glamour of the Italian coastline. Classic stripes evoke Old Hollywood, while feeling thoroughly modern when paired with white linen. A raffia bag will seamlessly take you from beach days to dinner – just make sure to pack a camera to capture those famous sunsets.

Stay cool in the Miami heat with a capsule of easy linen in ocean blue to match that turquoise water. Introduce burgundy to prevent your look becoming too sugary and add in a retro stripe as a nod to the setting’s Art Deco heritage. A versatile short set will be your go-to for both cabana lounging (with pool butler) and balmy terrace cocktails.

How to do beach style with a Northern European twist? It’s all about clean lines, simple shapes and easy textures that create a sense of undone cool. Start with a great bikini and build from there – a chic linen button-through dress can be worn over the top for walks along the beach, adding high-waisted wide trousers for sundowners. Throw a ribbed cotton sweater over your shoulders for morning coffee overlooking the sea.

Timeless is the watchword when it comes to a sojourn in the French Riviera – after all, Saint- Tropez was the preferred holiday destination of Coco Chanel. Reach for summer classics: the white shirt, the striped shorts, the wide-brim straw hat. Pale, sun-bleached neutrals will create a laidback mood and complement the golden sandy shores.