It can be all too easy to buy your holiday wardrobe in a last-minute panic. I’ve often been that person who buys a bikini on my lunch break mere hours before my flight. But I’ve learnt that in order to really feel confident on the beach, it’s best to avoid that rush and buy your holiday wardrobe as soon as the best new pieces to land in store. We may still be experiencing fluctuating travel restrictions but one things for certain, you will holiday again one day— whether that’s sooner or later— and it always pays to be prepared.
To save you from a pre-flight impulse shopping spree, we turned to the coolest girls on Instagram who, let’s face it are always one step ahead of the trends, to bring you a guide to all the key sun-drenched items you’ll need in 2022. Of course, beachwear is no longer just all about bikinis and one-pieces— Net-a-Porter notes that 60% of the beachwear sales on the site come from clothes rather than swimwear. So this trends guide also includes the cover-ups and accessories that will make your holiday packing so much easier and your warm-weather wardrobes so much cooler. Keep scrolling for some escapism, and a list of what you’ll see on the hottest beaches in 2022 and beyond…
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2022.
Opening image: @bettinalooney
