Style story: Sizzling swimwear

The glorious weather that allows for sweat-free beach frolicking won't be around for much longer, so making the most of your moment in the sunshine is a total style must. With an array of beach goddesses to choose from as your fashion inspiration (Raquel Welch is our fave - how ridiculously glam does she look here?), hitting the sand in a boring cossie is inexcusable.

But it's not just about finding your perfect swimmers, nuh-uh! For the ultimate in poolside perfection, you need a cute little outfit that works together in pitch-perfect fashion harmony for top-to-toe gorgeousness when sizzling on the sunlounger, So bin that baggy T-shirt and those tatty flip-flops - your ultimate beach wardrobe starts here!

STYLE NOTES

Look cool by the pool

• Finding the most flattering bikini or swimsuit is the foundation of a rocking
• beach-babe look. Try on every style of swimwear until you find what works for your
• body shape – it’s time well spent.
• Once your have your cossie, next up’s your cover-up. A printed sarong or floaty kaftan that complements your swimwear is the simplest style solution.
• Glam flats win over wedges every time for daytime chic. Save the towering wedges for sunset style.
• Accessories can make or break a beach-babe look. A great hat, fab bag and movie star sunnies in complementary tones scream St Tropez style – a ratty rucksack, ancient flip flops and ugly shades do not