Consider this the core piece and swimsuit trend around which your entire holiday wardrobe will rotate. We spend 99% of our time in swimwear when on holiday (don’t forget your SPF!), so you have to make sure it’s chic. Just as a little black dress works wonders for eventing – elegant and effortless – a little black swimsuit follows suit on vacation.

Be sure to include a few white dresses in your suitcase – easy and breezy in crisp cottons and linens, they’re the saviours of style in hot, sticky climes. The perfect day fare, white dresses can easily be worn as cover-ups over swimwear if you want to partake in a little sightseeing before hitting the beach.

Stay fabulous poolside by incorporating jazzy prints into your cover-up rotation – the likes of Camilla, Casablanca and Missoni are well-versed in the trend, while Sir.’s silky setsprovide ultimate comfort in pyjama-style silhouettes.

There’s no greater feeling than slipping into your eveningwear after a post-beach shower. Make the most of light, balmy evenings and hit that golden hour in style with a few glamorous options for dinner reservations or nights on the town. Lurex and silk will catch the last light come sundown, while sleek midi dresses give us serious ‘drinks on the veranda’ energy.

Accessories in the form of straw hats, basket bags, oversized sunglasses, sandals and jewellery are all essential garnishes to your outfit cocktail, whether you’re hitting the beach or the bar. Remember to leave room in your suitcase – or, on second thoughts, maybe you’ll need to check that extra bag after all…