Swimwear

Choosing swimwear should feel like the start of the holiday, not a test of nerve under changing room lights. With this collection of women's swimwear you can pick something you like, pack it and get on with the sunshine, whether that means a hotel pool in Spain, a Cornish beach or the local lido on the one properly hot Saturday of the year. Holiday packing is stressful enough; this part can be easy.

One-piece swimsuits come with wrap-front, crossover and ruched details. Bikinis include high-waisted bottoms and halter or tie-front tops, and there is a boyshort style too. Prints range across tropical palms, leopard, geometric shapes and stripes, with plain black, blue, green and red for a classic look, and plain colours are the easiest to pair with a kaftan or a loose shirt. Most pieces run from S to at least 2XL. If the fit is not quite right, our returns policy explains how swimwear comes back, with its hygiene liner in place.

Plan the whole beach day, not just the swim. A pair of flat sandals from our sandals and one of our maxi dresses thrown on top take you to the beach bar without a change of clothes. Keep one swimsuit for swimming and a bikini for lounging, and the week is covered. Ladies swimwear is best ordered a few weeks before you travel: we pack within 24 to 48 hours and delivery takes 8 to 15 days, as set out in our shipping policy.

Women's swimwear is for relaxing in, not posing in. Pack the sun cream and a good book, and go and claim your sun lounger before anyone else does. The sea will not mind what you are wearing, and neither should you.