Holiday fashion is a funny thing; you stock up on garish accessories and bright clothing, almost certain to never wear them again once you get back home. At least this seems to be the way it works in the UK, with our famously poor weather.
Welcome to the world of disposable clothing - purchased purely for the intense sunlight and warm evenings of a summer getaway, destined for a lifetime in the attic. Which seems like an awful waste if you spend good money on your holiday gear, only to use it once or twice a year. So this looks like another job for budget fashion brands with price tags you don't mind including in your holiday budget.
Swimwear for her - Resort
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You'll find plenty of women's swimwear over at Very and the Resort collection stands out as a diverse range of on-trend bikinis, swimsuits and general beachwear. This Aztec print bikini with fringes is spot on for this year's summer trends and you'll certainly turn some heads in this number.
Swimwear for him - Animal
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Animal are good for just about all the holiday gear for men, but you want to mix things up of course and the best of animal is probably their boardshorts - like these Beekys, which are ideal for the beach and general lounging around.
Sunglasses for her - Süüna
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Luckily you don't have to go far to find budget sunglasses that pack plenty of quality and style these days. A great brand for women right now is Süüna - a dedicated sunglasses manufacturer, born from mixed roots of Italian and British influence.
Sunglasses for him - French Connection
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As for the boys, you can't go far wrong with some French Connections for those summer getaways. And, much like the ladies, there's nothing wrong with bolstering his sunglasses collection with a couple of cheaper numbers - useful, even after you head back home.
Footwear for her - flip*flop
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Because very women needs a few thousand pairs of shoes it's always nice to find a brand that covers just about every style you could ever need. Sadly there aren't many of these, but flip*flop pretty much has you covered for every kind of holiday footwear there is (we're talking about lazy holidays here, not volcano trekking - just to be clear).
Footwear for him - Quicksilver
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Quicksilver venture in and out of the budget price range with flip-flops and sandals for as little as £20 to pairs like these Hiatus for £45. The good thing about Quicksilver is they've been making these things since forever so they know how to put a pair together that won't hurt his feet on the way to the bar and back. Bless him.