The weather outside has been pretty frightful for the last fortnight, which is why we’re abandoning this green and pleasant land for far flung shores. To be clear, we don’t have any annual leave booked and our passport is very much staying in our bedside table. What we’re talking about is clothes. Clothes that look like you could be exploring a Marrakech souk or are about to take on the Santa Monica surf. We’re calling it destination dressing. Here are the five spots to style-out this summer.
California
Skater tees, surf shorts, net bags and tie-dye all add up to a seriously cool Cali girl. Accessorise with proper sun protection: a bucket hat and fabulously retro sunglasses.
SHOP: Five ways to look like a California surfer chick
1 of 5Rejina Pyo, Olive Sunglasses Leopard, £220
2 of 5Dana Levy, Freshwater Pearl Charm Rainbow Beaded Choker, £192
3 of 5Suicoke, Depa V-2 EU2 Striped Sandals, £168
4 of 5Gimaguas, Sandra Tie-Dye Dress, £80
5 of 5SVNR, Havana Earrings, £75
Ibiza
Make Paco Rabanne’s disco goddess your muse for the sultry beachclub season. Chainmail, spangles and movie-star shades are in.
SHOP: Five ways to look like an Ibizan goddess
1 of 5Uterque, Tied Sandals With Wooden Heels, £99
2 of 5Saint Laurent, Monogram Palm Earrings in Metal, £260
3 of 5Ganni, Two-Way Tech Shorts, £140
4 of 5Eugenia Kim, Annabelle Two-Tone Straw Hat, £158
5 of 5Zara, Limited Edition Sequin Dress With Fringing, £29.99
Morocco
The Seventies glamour of Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech villa is your spiritual home this summer. Pick up sun-baked prints and seashell net bags.
SHOP: Five ways to look you're set for a souk
1 of 5Antolina, Bella Woven Sandals, £410
2 of 5Mango, New Wood Bag, £29.99
3 of 5Massimo Tutti, Fringed Cotton Crochet Dress, £89.95
4 of 5Onia x WeWoreWhat, Belted Printed Swimsuit, £180
5 of 5H&M, Lyocell-Blend Shorts, £24.99
Riviera
A wardrobe ripe for yacht-hopping means a nautical colour palette and plenty of stripes. Only a sun hat with a major brim will pass muster.
SHOP: Four ways to get a yacht-hopping wardrobe
1 of 4Arabella London, The Contour Bra Set Cherry Luxe, £276
2 of 4Uterque, Linen Dress With Puffed Sleeves, £130
3 of 4Petite Grand x Bondi Born, Blair Chain Earrings, £169
4 of 4Doen, Lane Shorts, £102
English Countryside
OK, we haven’t quite given up on having a fabulous British summer. Fill your wardrobe with ditsy prints, puffed sleeves and a bit of tweed. The finishing touch? A butter-wouldn’t-melt hair bow.
SHOP: Five ways to look like a countryside lady
1 of 5Cult Gaia, Simone Oversized Printed Linen And Marbled Acrylic Belt, £57
2 of 5House of Sunny, Floral Bandana And Hot Pants, £70
3 of 5NST Studio, Toile De Jouy Knot Bag, £205
4 of 5Wald Berlin, Evita Hair Bow, £71
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