Your holiday wardrobe
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PR couple wearing boden clothes
As lots of us are planning to holiday in the UK this year, we\'ve tracked down the best buys for a home-spun summer. So, whether you\'re camping, staying in a glamorous boutique hotel or simply enjoying a daytrip, we\'ve found all you need for a stylish summer break - with many items hugely discounted. Holiday wear sorted!
Photo: www.boden.co.uk
Summer advice and inspiration
See all of our great summer stories here - expert tips and practical guides
Suits you
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PR boden jacket
On those days when the temperature dips, a neat cotton blazer is the perfect cover up. If you\'ve got the legs, go for preppy the look by teaming with khaki shorts and a shirt. Who needs The Hamptons?
Textured cotton blazer £46 (was £69)
8-20
www.boden.co.uk
Driving Miss Daisy
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PR jigsaw blouse
Leave room in the suitcase for a pretty top to dress up jeans for a pub lunch or dinner, in fact, wear it whenever you like - you\'re on holiday!
Daisy lace linen top £99 (was £210)
S/M, M/L
www.jigsaw-online.com
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See our 15 best buys in jeans here
Summertime and the living is easy
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PR next summer dress
Easy if you\'ve packed a sassy floral frock that looks great with wellies, Birkenstocks and tennis shoes. See what we did there? We\'re giving ourselves a pat on the back!
Floral print dress £30
6-22
www.next.co.uk
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For more figure-flattering dresses and summer buys, click here
Over the top
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PR toast smock
After the beach, throw on a cotton smock and head to the café for fish and chips. We love this beach dress from Toast - like a favourite pair of jeans, the soft indigo fabric fades with wash and wear.
St Ives smock, £52 (was £69)
8-18
www.toast.co.uk
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Rainy day woman
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PR red coat
It pays to be prepared and this gorgeous, shower-proof Hunter mac is an absolute steal. OK so it may be the price of an Easyjet flight to Mallorca but that\'s an unmissable £300 off!
Hunter trench coat, £195.73 (was £495)
8-14
www.mandmdirect.com
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More holiday buys - 5 great summer holiday accessories
Riviera chic
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PR laura ashley top and scarf
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, oh we do like to be beside the sea. Oh we do... find that a stripy nautical top is an easy-to-wear summer classic perfect for a stroll along the prom prom prom.
Boat neck jumper £40
8-18
Silk scarf £16
www.lauraashley.com
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Swim like you mean it
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PR speedo swimsuit
The English Channel looks very inviting during a heatwave and no, we\'re not recommending you swim it, simply take a dip, splash around, cool off. Just make sure you do it in style in this fabulous Comme de Garcons for Speedo one-piece.
Swimsuit £60
30-40
Comme de Garcons for Speedo
www.speedo.com
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For more figure-flattering swimwear buys, look here
A girl\'s best friend
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PR my wardrobe outfit
Unlike a trip abroad, where jeans are only worn to and from the airport, a holiday in the UK means we get to wear our favourite pair all week long. And that, we like.
Skinny jeans £110
6-16
Nudie at www.my-wardrobe.com
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For more great looks in jeans, see our 15 favourite pairs here
Need help buying jeans? Read our expert style guide
Hat\'s on
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PR kangol hat
So what if all the young people are wearing visors, they\'re fine for Grand Slam tennis players and golfers but we prefer to shield our eyes with a proper sun hat. And this jaunty little number from Kangol is in keeping with our nautical theme.
Sun hat £36
Kangol
01946 818 350
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Planning for the August break? See our Bank Holiday Weekend guide here
For expert advice on summer fashion and all the best buys - including top high street finds at great prices - see our Summer Fashion special here