From sarongs and shorts to dresses and designer accessories you can create your own luxury beachwear look by just choosing a couple of stylish, but comfortable items that will complete a look fit to take you from breakfast, to lounging round the pool, to a relaxed lunch and into evening.

So how do you identify which items will work best to create your luxury beachwear look when you make your way into the sun? In general you want your beach wear wardrobe to be comfortable but elegant as well as protecting you from the sun, easy to pack, and endlessly versatile enough to add to your bikini and flip flops and not have to think anymore about it.

Key luxury beachwear items include:
Dresses ? Great beach dresses are the ones you can simply slip on and be comfortable in all day everyday whatever the day's activities. Many day dresses are made of stretch fabrics which allow you to wear the dress as a one piece or pull down the top to create a skirt to which you can add a pretty camisole or shirt. Alternatively the maxi dress is a holiday essential to create the perfect luxury beachwear wardrobe.

Kimono wraps ? Kimono wraps are a holiday must have, very versatile and ideal to slip on after a shower or over a bikini. Comfortable and elegant , they also look great with jeans or skirts and lend themselves well to accessorising.

Shorts - Shorts can be worn over a bathing suit or with a top. Often more flattering than a bathing suit, they provide you with lots of room to move. So if you head to the beach for exercise or outdoor activities shorts are a must have and should allow you to comfortably enjoy an active lifestyle.

Accessories ? Not all beachwear has to be functional. Accessories set off any outfit and provide a bit of fun as well as adding colour if you go for more neutral shades with your clothing. Necklaces, bangles, earrings, sunglasses, hair scarves, shoes and bags are all part of creating the luxury beachwear ensemble.