CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Chambray dress, Marks & Spencer (sold out online, but in sale so might be in store. Try this one) | Chambray midi skirt, Eileen Fisher | Maxi kaftan, Boden| Clutch bag, Accessorize (last season, try this one) | Striped, tasselled sandals, Boden | Pom pom denim dress, Monsoon (last season, try this) | Porcelain print dress (below), & Other Stories
While in Greece last week, I tried something I have never done before – and that’s stick to a colour palette.
The neatly stacked piles in the image above are the basis of what I took – a mixture of blue, white, denim along with some pom pom accessories for colour and texture.
As a fashion editor, you’d think I would be the world’s best packer, but the reality is I really don’t like being without my ‘stuff.’
But – revelation alert – sticking to a theme not only makes it easier, but also provides limitless (well, you know what I mean) beach outfit options.
I don’t know about you, but as I get older, I am thoroughly enjoying the idea of the beach ‘outfit’ – something that will look great as you go down to breakfast, work around the pool or on the beach and then look chic when you decide to head off for a bite to eat for lunch.
Things I like in my beach outfit: A structured swimsuit in a classic shade of black, navy or a print version of the two | A loose fit, cotton maxi dress or wide leg trousers | Classic cotton shirt or tunic that you can throw on over your cossie or shorts | A brilliant straw bag | Statement sandals | Great sunglasses.
I lived in the blue and white maxi shirt dress from Boden that you can see in the bottom right of my picture (and check it out on me here) – it’s so comfy and you could even double it up as an evening dress if you want to pack light.
Here are two beach outfit inspirations for you – one based around the black SeaSpray costume I have (so comfy, so flattering) and one around the blue ‘Sorrento’ swimsuit from Boden I also wore a lot.
Swimsuit, SeaSpray Swimwear | Maxi dress, H&M | Beach clutch bag, Mango | Sunglasses, D&G at ASOS | Eliza Gran straw bag, pre-order at Edit58 here | Metallic espadrilles, ASOS
Sorrento swimsuit, Boden | Straw bag, Eileen Fisher | Ikat print trousers, J Crew | Silver Arizonas, Birkenstocks at & Other Stories | Polka dot straw hat, Jigsaw | Broderie tunic, The White Company | Sunglasses, & Other Stories
Comments ( 7 )
Sanja
Striped tasselled sandals are perfect! And also everything on that first pic!!
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Erica
Anything stripy! X
Lorraine Forsyth
Ooh, I like those silver Birkenstocks, very nice! May need to pick a pair of those up. Lorraine x
Catherine
I bought the Boden kaftan after seeing it on your instagram page and I love it. I have quite awful knees and like to cover them as much as possible but it’s quite hard to find beachwear that covers the knees. This kaftan does the trick beautifully.
Erica
I’m so glad Catherine! It’s such an easy piece! X
Julia
Lovely sandals with those stripes! And yes, blue is always a good color for a day out on the beach. And many more occasions. It’s one of ma favorite colors.
Erica
Me too Julia! X