What to wear… on the beach

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If you’re busy planning your next beachside holiday, get inspired with our selection of chic swimwear:

Surfer chic

2016 is seeing a mini-Baywatch revival in swimwear albeit with a more demure edge. Tapping into the trend for everyday active sportswear, this sporty aesthetic is captured brilliantly in the T by Alexander Wang collection.

Have a look over on Net-a-Porter at the Racer-back mesh-panelled stretch bikini top 

Cut-out swimwear

Cut-out is a key trend this year, whether you’re looking for a bikini or swimsuit – you’ll find flattering cut-out designs from a huge choice of designers.

Marysia brings an understated look with their La Jolla cutout swimsuit

while Eres’ Petula James cutout swimsuit is a bit more daring 

Missoni’s swimwear is always worth a mention – in particular, the Mare crochet cutout swimsuit

Standout prints

For those days when you want to look and feel like you’re in the tropics, there are some beautiful prints available in all styles.

Check out Fendi’s Bird of paradise bikini available at Matches Fashion

The Etro’s reversible bikini

or another super flattering style from Mikoh, their Belize print top and Zuma bottoms.   

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