It’s around this time of year that summer-types start dreaming about their next sojourn to the sun. Pre- Christmas midwinter doesn’t feel so bleak, not with all the sparkly lights, mulled wine and parties to distract us. But come January and it’s a whole new state of play.
The unofficial month of survival and endurance is enough to have anyone reaching for their passport and tapping their handset for a ride to Heathrow. Many swear by flying towards sunlight in winter, jumping on the opportunity to lap up some much-needed vitamin D to tide them over until BST kicks in properly. One could even go so far as to call it self-care.
If you have booked such a trip, then congratulations: you’ve done the main planning part. Now all that’s left is deciding what to pack. If you’ve dug out your summer wardrobe only to find the swimwear leaves much to be desired, it might be time to pick up a few new pieces so you’re comfortable by the pool or at the beach.
While shopping for swimsuits can be challenging - it’s more boucle than bikinis on the racks these days - it’s not impossible. Cruise collections, shown on global catwalks in spring, are in store now, meaning you can pick up new swim and beach pieces designed for winter sun travel. Also known as resort, pre-spring and holiday collections, the concept was Coco Chanel ’s brainchild back in 1919, and the luxury French fashion house continues to show agenda-setting collections today.
We’ve rounded up the best swimwear .
