When hitting the pool or beach on holiday, we all know that the sartorial questions posed by both extend way beyond that of: ‘one piece or bikini?’ Simple and chic in white or sporty in stripes, colourful with your kaftan or glam with your jewellery, there are multiple ways to work your daytime holiday look. Inspired by three impeccably dressed celebrities, here are three ways we might work it this year.
1. White Lady: As ably demonstrated by Miranda Kerr, sometimes the simplest formula is the most effective. Wearing a white kaftan with simple sandals and a very chic hat (the bigger the better) gives a timeless look that’s romantic in summery in equal measures. Pictures: Miranda Kerr on the beach, Cool Change strapless dress and Emamo off the shoulder dress from www.matchesfashion.com, Sensei Studio hat, Melissa Odabash neon green embroidered kaftan and Tara Matthews lilac bikini from www.net-a-porter.com, Lem Lem striped kaftan from www.jcrew.com, K Jaques sandals from www.shopbop.com, Kotur BYT Theo bag available here.
2. Sporty Stripes: For a more active day on the beach, Rosie Huntington Whiteley’s simple stripes n’shorts formula is a tried and tested classic. Pictures: Rosie Huntington Whiteley, denim shorts, striped long sleeve tee and striped peasant style blouse from www.jcrew.com, white denim shorts from www.topshop.com, two tone sandals by Ancient Greek at www.net-a-porter.com, Ondademar blue printed one piece from www.matchesfashion.com, classic aviators by Ray Ban and Kotur Luna Abaca bag available here.
3. Colour your Kaftan: As seen on Jessica Alba, summery coloured Kaftans work wonders for a more glam beachfront look. Pair yours with organic jewellery and some metallic sandals for a fabulous beach to cocktails outfit. Pictures: Jessica Alba, Missoni multicoloured mini dress and gold and amethyst Zara Simon bangle by www.cavan.com, Emamo off the shoulder kaftan, yellow printed Melissa Odabash kaftan from www.matchesfashion.com, Mara Hoffman peach aztec coverup from www.net-a-porter.com, white bikini with rope tie from www.heidiklein.com, panama hat from www.jcrew.com and Kotur Barnett Cicada available here.
