29 AUGUST 2013 | STYLE

As far as holiday destinations go, St Tropez on the French Riviera is right up there when it comes to iconic hot spots. From the sixties heyday of Brigitte Bardot onwards, the place has been known as the spot the glam squad like to head to in Europe. Whether it’s Bardot style vintage chic or the more full on fashion approach (as shown here by today’s diva, Beyonce,) it’s a place that demands a lot from your beachside or promenade look. Here are three ways you could take inspiration from those who know how to work the St Tropez look.

1. Print Extravaganza: As seen on Beyonce, the modern way to make a St Tropez statement is by going all out in a print cacophony. Pair tiny shorts with a clashing shirt and plenty of bling for the full on look – or switch your printed top for a simple safari shirt for an easier take on the look. Either way, here’s the Diva’s way to do St Tropez. Pictures: Beyonce on the pier of Club 55, printed silk shorts, neon pink shorts, navy and green printed shorts and gold tassel necklace all from J.Crew, denim safari style shirt by MIH jeans, african printed shorts and dual print shirt from TopShop and KOTUR Margo Minaudiere in Batik print

2. Brigitte Bardot Chic: As synonymous with St Tropez as yachts and rose, Bardot was and still is the poster girl for a particularly Riviera friendly take on vintage chic. Work the daytime look with a simple fitted, corset style top and capri pants for the easiest way to be like Bardot this summer. Pictures: Brigitte Bardot in St Tropez, peach, printed and white cropped trousers, camisoles and blue top all from TopShop, sunglasses by Prism and gold hoops by Herve Van der Straten from Net-a-porter, ballet pumps by J Crew and KOTUR Luna Raffia clutch

3. Call in the Kaftans: As demonstrated by Kate Moss, snapped here en route to lunch at Club 55, it doesn’t get much chicer than a kaftan when you’re after an easy, relaxed beachside look. Pair yours with simple gladiator sandals and a summer clutch and you’re set. Pictures: Kate Moss at Club 55, white broderie anglais kaftan by Vix, Emamo pastel asymetric kaftan and Kenneth Jay Lane earrings all from Net-a-porter, gold sandals by St Tropez’s own K Jacques, Lem Lem striped tunics at jcrew.com and KOTUR Breen Minaudiere

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