BEACH DAYS
Get into holiday mode with this beautiful collection
In case you missed the memo, a boilersuit is your perennial wardrobe essential that will see you looking stylish from plane to party. Rebecca Taylor’s 1970s print version with flattering waist-cinching belt and puff sleeves is the perfect mix of pretty and cool.
Rachel wears JUMPSUIT, £525, Rebecca Taylor. Ava wears JUMPSUIT, £18, Marks & Spencer
Isabel Marant’s take on the Victorian nightie – think soft linen, high neck and ruffle details – is the wear-everywhere dress that looks even better with a few suitcase creases.
Rachel wears DRESS, £510, Isabel Marant Étoile. Ava wears JUMPSUIT, £16, Marks & Spencer
Breathe new life into your winter knit by making it work all year round. Choose a bold colour and wear with clashing bikini bottoms for a beachy-cool look.
JUMPER, £815, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. BIKINI BOTTOMS, £115, Marysia
The classic denim jacket gets a feminine twist – in vintage blue, cropped and with a Peter Pan collar, it will appeal to all you true romantics out there.
JACKET, £445, Sea NY. T-SHIRT, £85, Polo Ralph Lauren. SKIRT, £390, Ulla Johnson
Yes, that simple striped shirt you already have hanging in your wardrobe can double as the perfect beach cover-up. It’s the breezy-yet-elegant option for those sunshine-filled days.
Rachel wears SHIRT, £300, Frame at matchesfashion.com. BIKINI BOTTOMS (sold as set), £205, Three Graces London. Ava wears SWIMSUIT, £14, Marks & Spencer
The floppy fisherman hat is the accessory of the moment (seen all over the runways, from Fendi to Prada). It’s practical, too – you can squash it into your carry-on suitcase and it won’t lose it’s shape.
JACKET, £480, Isabel Marant Étoile. SWIMSUIT, £135, Hunza G. HAT, £59, Baum und Pferdgarten
The new summery shades of pistachio and mustard are giving our go-to classic jeans and denim cut-offs an instant refresh. Sometimes a tweak is all you need.
Rachel wears JUMPER, £59, Autograph at Marks & Spencer. JEANS, £35, M&S Collection. Ava wears T-SHIRT, £20; SHORTS, £12, both Marks & Spencer
Australian brand Zimmermann will answer all of your summer dressing needs – with washed-out wallpaper florals, playful ruffles and flattering feminine silhouettes adding just the right dose of vintage romance to your wardrobe.
Rachel wears DRESS, £895, Zimmermann at matchesfashion.com. Ava wears JUMPSUIT, £20, Marks & Spencer
Light and practical for a day at the beach but sophisticated enough to dress up for the evening, you just can’t get through summer without a denim dress. Add raffia accessories for extra polish.
Rachel wears DRESS, £167, Gestuz. HAT, £27, & Other Stories. Ava wears JUMPSUIT, £20, Marks & Spencer
A tailored blazer gets a nostalgic twist when reimagined in ticking stripes, making it feel totally beach appropriate. Wear with wide-leg trousers and an oversized shirt.
JACKET, £2,900; SHIRT (JUST SEEN), £1,450; TROUSERS, £840; SHOES, £570, all Dior
STYLIST’S ASSISTANT Emily Dawes MODELS Rachel Roberts @ Models 1 and Ava Niccol HAIR & MAKE-UP Elena Perdikomati at Utopia using Kosas BOOKINGS Fiona Andrews WITH THANKS TO David Roascio Productions