Hot summer beach style
Make the most of the mini heatwave with these summer styles in the stores.
With temperatures set to stay in the mid-20s all week, it’s time for a change of wardrobe.
Whether you’re getting ready for your sun holiday abroad, or soaking up the rays here at home, these looks will work.
With island-inspired names such as Sicily and Hawaii, shorts, dresses and retro twinsets in vibrant colours are everywhere this season.
They’ll also match any budget, with beach-ready pieces from Penneys for as little as €12 to showstopper bikinis from Brown Thomas for €190.
Penneys’ summer two-piece – Hawaiian shorts and Hawaiian
cropped top (€12 each) – is one of the best picks of the department stores.
Its shell print maxi dress €22 is suitable for day or night.
Similarly, Dunnes’ Sicily dress from its Gallery range is elegant and flattering in bright blue for just €35, while Arnotts’ Day Burger at Mikkelson dress (€290) is a look for a special event such as an outdoor wedding, with its unique ruched front and high V-neck.
Helen Steele’s Centre Court collection for Dunnes – a mix of sporty looks and swimwear – is radiant with mint greens and fuschia pinks. Highlights include its printed dress (€35) with an 80s palette of pinks and blues.
At mid-price point, Marks and Spencer’s summer collection includes the high-waisted ‘skort’ –
a shorts/skirt combo – in cream for only €42.
This flattering skort is great on warm days teamed with just a black sleeveless T-shirt, for an effortlessly cool monochrome look.
Bag the M&S woven grab bag at €55 – just the right size and look for a trip to the beach.
Avoca has your sunshine look nailed with a hippie-inspired white and yellow boho maxi dress with metallic detail.
And the Philines dress from their new Part Two collection will keep you cool in the sun and covered in the shade.
An investment piece at €159, this timeless classic should last you for years.
Add their tortoiseshell glasses (€34.95) and you’re set.