But it doesn’t end there – because what good is a beach towel without the perfect one-piece swimming costume to complete the picture?

Ever your helpful stylist, I just so happen to have tracked down some the the loveliest styles in stores right now (along with a particularly handsome assortment of sunglasses, naturally).

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1.   Karen Walker Eyewear ‘Orbit’ round-framed sunglasses, $238
2.   Illesteva ‘Leonard 2’ sunglasses, $465
3.   Stella McCartney ‘Oversized’ sunglasses, $215
4.   Country Road ‘Gathered Front’ swimsuit, $129
5.   Zimmermann ‘Marisol’ swimsuit, $350
6.   Eres ‘Les Essentiels Aquarelle’ swimsuit, $364
7.   Prism ‘Milan’ sunglasses, $262
8.   Fendi sunglasses, $418
9.   Prada sunglasses, $556.74
10. Jets ‘Double Strap’ swimsuit, $115
11. J.Crew bandeau swimsuit, $108.40
12. Jets ‘Halter’ swimsuit, $99.95
13. Le Specs ‘Neo Noir’ sunglasses, $59.95
14. Ellery ‘Quixote’ sunglasses, $445
15. Max Mara ‘Gem’ sunglasses, $355
16. M&S ‘Heart Print’ swimsuit, £19.50
17. Marysia ‘Point Dume’ swimsuit, $334
18. J.Crew zip-front swimsuit, $126.60