5 Trends That You'll See in All the Coolest Holiday Destinations This Year

From the age of about 11, I dubbed "beach girl" my aesthetic. Aside from crawling around rock pools and paddling in the tide, I was enamoured with the fashion I saw by the sea too—it always made me feel right at home. Clothes weren't pretentious or stuffy, and the more laid-back, the better. That's why I'm now so fixated on what beachwear trends surface every year.

BEACHWEAR TRENDS 2024

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Clothes for the beach are meant to be functional and easy to throw on and peel off in between swimming and lazing about on the sand, but that doesn't mean they have to lack style. Whilst I once collected shark T-shirts and cool board shorts, my style has (thankfully) evolved since then, and if you're also dedicated to getting your beach outfits just right, there are a few trends to take note of. The five below trends have caught my eye this year and they're both easy to replicate and pack into your suitcase (or straw tote).

From crochet tops that bring back '70s seaside nostalgia to floaty linen trousers and colourful cover-ups, these are the chicest looks you can lounge around in by the sea.

1. Linen Trousers + Top

White and beige linen outfit

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Style Notes: Leave behind sticky, sweaty materials and instead opt for linen trousers and tops, which will keep you cool and dry—essential for beach trips. Opt for monochrome pieces or mix neutral colours for a breezy, laid-back look.

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2. Crochet Tops

White crochet crop top

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Style Notes: For a retro spin on beachwear, follow suit and copy Amaka Hamelijnck (above). Crochet tops, trousers and cover-ups make a nice change from the more modern options currently out there. You can never go wrong with white, but bright colours and a few patterns here and there will really help you embrace this '70s-inspired look.

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3. Miniskirt Cover-Ups

Mini skirt coverup with blue bikini

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Style Notes: When it's boiling hot, long trousers and skirts feel stuffy no matter how lightweight. Copy Lindsey Holland's ultra-chic look (above) by opting for a miniskirt cover-up instead, which is also easy to slide on over any swimsuit. Try a skort version if you'll be on the move all day.

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4. Patterned Blouse Cover-Ups

Colourful blouse and pink bag

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Style Notes: You can't really go on a beach holiday and not bring some form of a long-sleeved blouse that doubles as a cover-up. Whether it's a classic striped button-down or something more colourful, this is a go-to for the fashion set. Keep it unbuttoned over a pair of trousers, drape it over a swimsuit or tuck it into a skirt before dinner. The brighter and bolder, the better.

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5. Sleek Cut-Out Dresses

Red cut out dress outfit

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Style Notes: Dressing in a way that combats the heat doesn't have to be boring. Unique cut-outs will make your ensemble infinitely cooler—literally and figuratively. You can shimmy these chic dresses over your swimwear and call on them for dinner outfits when you're on holiday.

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