JUST WEAR A SWIMSUIT

Despite travel restrictions loosening globally, going abroad in the nascent post-pandemic era is still somewhat of a hassle. If you aren't yet double-vaccinated, there is a COVID-19 test to take – and pay for – in advance of your departure. Even if you are double-vaccinated and have been in a Green List country, the same applies for your return. Then, if you've sought to save money on baggage, there's the fiddly business of decanting your entire skincare routine into 100ml vessels. It's stressful, basically. Still, bring a one-piece swimsuit and that's your swimwear and a top to wear at night (and on cultural excursions) in one. Here are the best.

THE GINGHAM SWIMSUIT

LA PERLA SWIMSUIT IN BLUE GINGHAM SEERSUCKER, £215

Even if gingham was not a print that screamed summer, we’d still be obsessed with this gingham swimsuit – which also comes in red – by the legendary La Perla. If you see us wearing it as a top then mind your own business.

THE BLACK SWIMSUIT

HALF-BAKED SYLWIA SWIMSUIT, £120

In the world of one-piece swimsuits, nothing is more elegant than a black one-piece swimsuit with thin straps and a low back. How convenient, then, that Half Baked should have just that. While the fabric offers protection from UV rays (and chlorine), don’t forgo a suitable SPF when you’re wearing it – or ever.