The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
LIFE’S A BEACH
A day at the beach will be so much more enjoyable in light summer clothes and clever accessories, says Jacqueline Wake Young
S ummer’s here, lockdown is easing and surf’s up. It’s time to hit the beach, in a totally responsible manner, of course.
Although jetting off to warmer climes is still quite a way off for most of us, that shouldn’t make too much of a difference for people in this part of the world, blessed as we are with miles and miles of glorious beaches.
For those of us too far away from a decent piece of coastline, an inland beach can be just as lovely – we’re looking at you Loch Morlich.
Beachwear is traditionally light, in both colour and fabric.
We could get all scientific about it and talk about thermal radiation and emissivity, but there’s no need; everyone knows from their own fashion experiments that a white shirt will keep a person cooler than a dark top on a hot summer’s day.
Beaches are for fun and beach clothing reflects that. Patterns are cheerful and bright and as for the cut? One word – floaty.
A beach outfit needs to be relaxed and comfortable; shooing seagulls off your fish and chips will be even less fun in a tightfitting dress and uncomfortable shoes.
Natural fibres also trump manmade on the beach as they cling less and so up the comfort and coolness factor.
Accessories include shades, a widebrimmed hat and nice big beach bag.
Essential is an oversized scarf, wrap or pashmina. This will keep the sun off any bits that feel too hot, then keep the chill off later in the day. Sorted.
Floral jumpsuit, £39.99, M&CO.