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Seaside style made easy: Vogue Scandinavia's guide on what accessories to get

By Amelie Langenskiöld

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Think stylish sunnies, slip-on sandals and semi-sheer cover-ups; our curated edit of beach essentials is worth snagging ahead of your next summer escape

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Life at the beach is breezy, especially when you dress the part. If you are due a European escape or running off to the Archipelago, you've likely contemplated your shore-bound style. Think sandy feet, glistening water and the relaxing sounds of gentle waves - only to be ruined by the micro-stressor of realising you've forgotten a crucial beach-bag item.

Eradicate the frustration of memory blanks and panic buying suncream with our carefully selected edit. With multi-purpose functionality in mind, our coverups will make the perfect partner for a bikini or pair well with summer separates for a seaside lunch. Whether you prefer a slight platform or embellished gladiators, our selection of sandals will ensure you sidestep the dreaded "no shoes, no entry" policies. Finally, save yourself the strain of squinting at your book and the pangs of stinging burns with our selection of sunglasses and sunscreen.

Sunglasses

Whether you prefer the drama of an oversized cat eye or the vintage nostalgia of classic aviators, our selection of sunglasses ensures every face shape has its best features accentuated. From feline Saint Laurent to channel your inner Marilyn Monroe to Top Gun aviators - pick and choose at your leisure.


Falconer aviator acetate sunglasses

Tom Ford Eyewear

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Mica cat-eye acetate sunglasses

Saint Laurent

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Aviator metal sunglasses

Bottega Veneta

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River om5

Oscar Magnuson

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DiorPacific rectangular acetate sunglasses

Dior Eyewear

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Earth

Our Legacy

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Oversized cat-eye acetate sunglasses

Loewe

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Tishkoff

Flatlist

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Beauty essentials

Arguably the most important for a trip to the beach: an array of heat protectants. To serve beach lovers who prefer to apply SPF as a base, Chantecaille's ultra sun primer is a seaside go-to. Ooze the class and sophistication of old Hollywood royalty in Loewe's lilac lightweight headscarf whilst protecting your scalp. Plus, for ocean enthusiasts who enjoy a quick turnaround from beach to dinner, Dior's waterproof mascara will serve you well.


Le foulard brilho scarf

Loewe

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Ultra sun protection SPF45 primer, 40ml

Chantecaille

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All-day airy sunscreen

Klairs

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Super soin solaire silky body dream SPF30, 200ml

Sisley Paris

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Sensitif eye cream SPF30, 15ml

Révive

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Logo-patch faux-raffia headband

Prada

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Diorshow pump 'N' volume waterproof

Dior

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SPF 50+ lip balm mango

Bondi Sands

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Summer bags

For those who prefer to pack light, the loop-handle basket bag by Sensi Studio is the perfect accessory. On the other hand, if you are a regular beach club go-oer that likes to carry an outfit change, the straw basket bag by Isabel Marant or the raffia tote by Staud are great choices.


Loop-handle woven basket bag

Sensi Studio

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Mercato raffia tote bag

Staud

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Leather-detailed canvas tote

Arket

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+ Eres Palma leather-trimmed raffia tote

Chloé

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Crochet hand bag

& Other Stories

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Drewas tote

By Malene Birger

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No. 35 leather-trim basket bag

Inès Bressand

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Cadix straw basket bag

Isabel Marant

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Sandals

Spanning elevated flip-flops to chunky platform slip-ons, our choice of beach-appropriate footwear is perfect for boardwalk strolls and protecting against scorching hot sand. The embroidered sandals by Ancient Greek are easy to kick off prior to heading into the ocean but, equally, look great with a slip dress come nightfall. For the comfort-conscious, the padded platform sandals by ATP Atelier are your best bet.


Finch bead-embellished leather sandals

A Emery

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Airali cypress nappa everyday sandals

ATP Atelier

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Big ring leather slides

Dragon Diffusion

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Aristide metallic embroidered leather sandals

Ancient Greek Sandals

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Fussbett leather sandals

Marni

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Boston buckled oiled-leather clogs

Birkenstock

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GIA/RHW rosie 41 suede sandals

Gia Borghini

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Slim flip flops

Havaianas

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Easy and breezy looks

What's better than a beach cover-up that doubles as a city-friendly ensemble? For a sensual, feminine look, opt for Aya muse's semi-sheer lace-up dress, or if you prefer holiday separates, opt for a colourful sarong by Faithful The Brand.


Semi-sheer lace minidress

Aya Muse

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Linen and cotton beach cover-up

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 260
Ankara convertible cotton and stretch-jersey maxi dress

Eres

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Printed beach cover-up

Bananahot

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+ Panneaux crepe de chine pareo

Haight

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Mollie kaftan

By Malina

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Embellished cutout cotton maxi dress

SIR

SHOP NOWEUR 455
+ Monikh Fátima printed silk-crepe pareo

Faithful the brand

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