How to look stylish at the beach?

[JoeLovesGina]

I'm getting ready (losing weight) for a beach trip with friends in July.

As I hope to be 1.5 stone lighter by then, I'm looking for some inspiration for clothes and accessories.

They don't need to be fashionable necessarily, but chic/stylish.

I'm thinking black or navy linen beach tunic, large straw bag and hat, black or tan sandals. Or is that very dated now?

Also, any thoughts on stylish swimwear for the large of nork?

What will you all be wearing this year?

Also, any thoughts on stylish swimwear for the large of nork?

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As a fellow large-of-norker, I like Freya for stylish swimwear that's actually comfortable and supportive.

Lasts really well, too.

I'm quite liking this tankini, as there's so much going on that it draws the eye away from my less favourite areas!

(Probably not the design for more 'serious' swimming, though, as opposed to quick dips in the sea/pool and a lot of lazing around)

https://www.freyalingerie.com/uk/en/swimwear/tankini-tops/underwire-tankini-tops/sundance-uw-tankini-top/p/as3972den/

I use a wide-brimmed, floppy straw hat, tortoiseshell sunnies, tan sandals and a knee-length beach kaftan as a cover-up. Mine's home-made, a bit like a knee-length version of this:

https://www.cocobay.co.uk/debbie-katz-jaira-kaftan-sea.html?childSku=DK.JAIRA-S

There's a great thread called Not Looking a State on Holiday! I learned a lot.

Also can't go wrong with bravissimo swim wear. Coats a small fortune though

If I had £30 to invest in a stylish new straw beach bag, it would be this beauty.
Sadly, I don't...

I'll leave the link, in case it helps anyone else:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1413500394/large-straw-beach-bag-handmade-bag?ga_order=price_asc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=straw+beach+bag&ref=sr_gallery-3-40&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Thanks for all your suggestions. Love that tankini but it probably needs to be slightly more practical.

<heads over to pick up tips>

Thanks for the tip-off,@fantasticoplastico

For me I’d wear a long or shorter Breton striped dress and also use sarongs/pareos for cover ups.

I’ve also used in the past shorts length play suits, all easy for cover ups.

I prefer Birkenstocks to plain sandals.

Any beach bag is fine, doesn’t have to be straw can be canvas.

large hat - make sure it’s extra large
sunglasses
Loose thin layers

I have these: https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/rubi-tee-tunic?color=011&size=5000 new this year for my holiday; and
I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-collarless-beach-cover-up-shirt/p/clp60581853?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share that I used on my holiday last year and got complimented on.
Different price points but both a nice length and not too sheer. I also got a great coverup from Arket but it’s been archived now so I won’t share a link, but I would keep an eye there fore simple but stylish coverups.
I can’t help with swimwear as I have the opposite problem 😕

I'm off to a beach holiday in ten days and have just bought this throw over, love 100Stars products. https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/throwovers/products/giant-willow-blue-white-throwover

Am 32F so it's Bravissimo or Freya for bikinis. Just bought a fab asymmetric one in white.

Have this hat https://www.raceuhats.com/gb/boater-wide-brim-straw-hat-for-women-white-color-paraiso.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6ShBhCMARIsAH9A0qVcUSOg3SiEr9TTpn1YlNXwU2cAqXyHpmLDERJ0To7DseNtR491AKwaApiQEALw_wcB

Old oversized canvas bag from Topshop which is amazing for holding everything and duty free on the way home. Shoes I've not thought about.

I’ve got the M&S beach shirt linked up thread. It is lovely and I got lots of compliments on it last year. Not great if it’s very hot though as it’s long-sleeved. Even with the sleeves rolled up I found it a bit much