How to look good at the beach
Words: Charlie Thomas
Summer is (almost) upon us, meaning many of us are ditching our offices for a week or two in the sun. This brings with it a whole host of excitement but also a number of important issues that must be addressed, namely baggy board shorts, flip flops and English tans complete with vest marks. Looking cool on the beach needn’t be reserved for 60s movie icons though. With a few simple garments, most important of which being neat swim shorts that finish above the knee, you’ll look every bit the Mediterranean lothario. Here are some essential items to help you tackle the beach in style.
SWIM SHORTS
Active Swim Shorts, £9.90 (sale) from Uniqlo // Orlebar Brown Bulldog Mid-Length Swim Shorts, £225 from Mr Porter // Vilebrequin Motu Printed Swim Shorts, £270 from Mr Porter // Bamboo Print Swim Short, £27.50 (sale) from Whistles // Adjustable Waistband Swim Shorts, £20 (sale) from Marks & Spencer
SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT
Dry Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, £14.90 from Uniqlo // Bamboo Print Shirt, £65 (sale) from Whistles // Olivio Printed Cuban Collar Shirt, £75 from Reiss
FOOTWEAR
Suede Espadrillo, £169 from Ludwig Reiter // TOMS Light Grey Canvas Slip Ons, £35 from ASOS // Red Slip Ons, £24.90 from Uniqlo // Rivieras Cotton Mesh Slip On, £55 from Mr Porter // Mulo Suede Espadrilles, £115 from Mr Porter
ACCESSORIES
Persol Foldable Acetate Sunglasses, £260 from Mr Porter // Live and Let Die: James Bond 007 Novel, £6.74 from Amazon // Protective Body Lotion SPF50, £27 from Aesop // The Waterfront Towel, £65 from Leo Joseph // Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series In-Ear Headphones, £149.99 from Selfridges
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