• Gingham is a very summery fabric, and these heels will look great with shorts as well as a summer dress; Dh329, Steve Madden 
    Gingham is a very summery fabric, and these heels will look great with shorts as well as a summer dress; Dh329, Steve Madden 
  • We love this 1960s swimsuit, with its plunging neckline and low-rise leg. The bold colour is great for olive skin tones; Dh349, & Other Stories
    We love this 1960s swimsuit, with its plunging neckline and low-rise leg. The bold colour is great for olive skin tones; Dh349, & Other Stories
  • Pretty and relaxed, this baby blue linen top is lovely tucked into a skirt; Dh455, Carolina K at Shopbop
    Pretty and relaxed, this baby blue linen top is lovely tucked into a skirt; Dh455, Carolina K at Shopbop
  • T-shirts make great coverups with shorts, or can be dressed up for dinner with wide-legged trousers; Dh39, Stradivarius
    T-shirts make great coverups with shorts, or can be dressed up for dinner with wide-legged trousers; Dh39, Stradivarius
  • A fitted dress looks good worn under an oversized white shirt; Dh422, Guess
    A fitted dress looks good worn under an oversized white shirt; Dh422, Guess
  • Add sun-kissed shimmer to the eyes and even the cheekbones with this Eyes To Me creme; Dh125, Charlotte Tilbury
    Add sun-kissed shimmer to the eyes and even the cheekbones with this Eyes To Me creme; Dh125, Charlotte Tilbury
  • Don't forget to look after your skin every day, try this SPF50 Protective Body Lotion; Dh150, Aesop
    Don't forget to look after your skin every day, try this SPF50 Protective Body Lotion; Dh150, Aesop
  • Throw this crossbody bag on for a blast of sunshine yellow; Dh799, Coach
    Throw this crossbody bag on for a blast of sunshine yellow; Dh799, Coach
  • Heading out for the evening? Shrug this blazer onto shoulders before you hit the town; Dh604, B&SH
    Heading out for the evening? Shrug this blazer onto shoulders before you hit the town; Dh604, B&SH
  • Big sunglasses are such a statement, and work as well with a bikini as with a maxi dress; Dh755, Chloe at TheOunet.com
    Big sunglasses are such a statement, and work as well with a bikini as with a maxi dress; Dh755, Chloe at TheOunet.com
  • Crop tops look best with a pair of paperbag trousers or a below-the-knee skirt. Feeling a bit exposed? Just add a blazer; Dh359, Maje
    Crop tops look best with a pair of paperbag trousers or a below-the-knee skirt. Feeling a bit exposed? Just add a blazer; Dh359, Maje
  • If you don't already have a maxi dress in your wardrobe, go and get one immediately. Forgiving and flattering, it is an essential for every woman; Dh1,923, ba&sh
    If you don't already have a maxi dress in your wardrobe, go and get one immediately. Forgiving and flattering, it is an essential for every woman; Dh1,923, ba&sh
  • Go big and bold in this dazzling sundress; Dh219, Marks and Spencer
    Go big and bold in this dazzling sundress; Dh219, Marks and Spencer
  • This interesting bag will add structure to any outfit; Dh1,150, Cult Gaia at Harvey Nichols
    This interesting bag will add structure to any outfit; Dh1,150, Cult Gaia at Harvey Nichols
  • Fenty does it again with this luscious eye palette in spicy tones; Dh260, Fenty Beauty
    Fenty does it again with this luscious eye palette in spicy tones; Dh260, Fenty Beauty
  • Why not complement your suntan glow with this gleaming AbsoluLacquer lip gloss, which is available in 30 shades; Dh82.50, Lancome
    Why not complement your suntan glow with this gleaming AbsoluLacquer lip gloss, which is available in 30 shades; Dh82.50, Lancome
  • Everyone needs a lightweight skirt on holiday, and we love this striped pom-pom number; Dh218, Asos 
    Everyone needs a lightweight skirt on holiday, and we love this striped pom-pom number; Dh218, Asos 
  • Pointed slides are the easiest way to look polished. With frayed-edge jeans, with a maxi dress, or even a dressier evening look, a splash of leopard print always works; Dh299, Steve Madden
    Pointed slides are the easiest way to look polished. With frayed-edge jeans, with a maxi dress, or even a dressier evening look, a splash of leopard print always works; Dh299, Steve Madden
  • These charming earrings will add some zip to any look; Dh657, Elsa O
    These charming earrings will add some zip to any look; Dh657, Elsa O
  • Cut-off denims look great on teenagers, while everyone else looks better in tailored shorts; Dh653, Kate Spade
    Cut-off denims look great on teenagers, while everyone else looks better in tailored shorts; Dh653, Kate Spade

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20 summer holiday essentials for women - in pictures

As the mercury rises, we find the top picks for your summer wardrobe

Sarah Maisey

July 09, 2018

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Gearing up for a summer break is one of the best bits of the year, but running around, trying to pull that all-important vacation wardrobe together can get stressful. To try and make things a bit easier, we have trawled through all the shops for you, tracking down the best fail-safe pieces that work well on their own, or together. Bon vacances.

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