sSweaters are easy to wear and work in multiple scenarios, coordinated with jeans, shorts, long or short skirts, as a beach cover-up, thrown over a swimsuit or bikini. Choose from subtle florals: Tabitha Webb’s retro western-style floral looks great with white jeans (below) or enjoy the Leon and Harper pineapple print (1, below) with colorful shorts. Urban Outfitters’ Gracie Print T-Shirt (£32) features a playful, sun-kissed design. If you’re feeling daring, stand out from the crowd in an abstract print like these from Never Fully Dressed (2, above, available from byrotation.com) or my Wardrobehq.com tropical print from Casablanca (£12 a day). . Renting a statement piece for vacation is an eco-friendly way to update your wardrobe.
You can also go for a classic summer look with an repeating floral print: check out the lily print Susie Lau (left) worn with shorts and gladiator sandals. Purchase an oversized style for a comfortable fit. Anthropologie’s classic Maeve surf shirt (£80) looks great tucked into a cropped denim skirt or worn over a bikini. The Mango Committed collection of sustainably sourced cotton geometric prints (£25.99) come in a long length, instantly turning them into a poolside camouflage. Or visit local vintage and charity stores for a one-of-a-kind printed treasure. When packing on vacation, the crepe rolls easily in the bag and remains largely wrinkle-free. Silk patterns can be revived by hanging them in a steam bath and then blow drying. And don’t forget that any time of the year you can spice up the look with tailored trousers, a jacket, and high heels for an elegant occasion.
wears the model retro flowers £295, tabithawebb.co.uk
1. Karis £139, Leon & Harper, federandstitch.com
2. Summary Rent from £19 for 3 days, by byrotation.com
3. Amy £148.59, Doen, net-a-porter.com
4. Bow Pussy £29.99, zara.com
5 stars £250, lisou.co.uk
6. Corin £118, fenwick.co.uk
7. Flowers £36, riverisland.com
8. Daisies £79, mintvelvet.co.uk
9. Früchtela £155, rixo.de
10. Mary £190, Isabel Marant Eatwell, z harveynichols.com