At this point, who isn’t desperate to get away? While I’ll always love a city break, or a good old fashioned road trip, when it comes to truly relaxing and taking the time to recharge, a beach is an absolute essential. Sure, I’ll take the gorgeous coves of a Greek Island, or the tropical sands of the Caribbean, but the British coast will serve me well, too. After all, seaside towns like Cornwall have only continued to grow in popularity, thanks to the gorgeous beaches and the new crop of stylish restaurants and rentals.

But a beach demands a specific kind of wardrobe, one that normally involves pieces you wouldn’t typically wear on a day-to-day basis. I won’t even begin to vent about the ridiculousness of the “beach body” conversation. What’s important is to focus on finding styles that you feel undeniably confident in, whatever that may look like. The good news is, this summer there are plenty of options to choose from, and our favourite tastemakers are proving that there are countless ways to style your favourite pieces to create a holiday-ready look.

Dressing for the beach does require some thought for practicality. Light fabrics like linen and cotton are a must if you’re headed to tropical climates, while layers are essential if you’re spending a day in a more temperamental spot, like the English coast. Holiday dressing can be the perfect time to get bold with colour, and this season it looks like bright pinks, reds and greens are going to be popular options. But if you’re a committed minimalist, you’ve got plenty to choose from, too—linen sets in earthy tones always look effortlessly chic when layered over a black or white swimsuit.