A place in the sun: Dressing on point for the beach made easy

Paula Burns: "Thankfully, with a little curation of summer essentials, dressing on point for the beach is easy."

Call us fickle, but while we’re soaking up the rays with sand beneath our toes, looking as hot as we feel is as important as SPF. 

Thankfully, with a little curation of summer essentials, dressing on point for the beach is easy. 

Think an Instagram-worthy straw hat paired with a flowing zebra-print kaftan for a look that’s giving more beach-babe than beach-bum.

Get The Look: 

Holiday essentials at River Island.

This fisherman-friendly look is a sartorial catch of the day, as seen at River Island.

Irish Boutique Chic: Check In: 

Gingham Swimsuit, €147, Susan Hunter.

When you check into the resort, keep your swimwear in a bubble-gum gingham check,€147, Susan Hunter. susanhunter.ie.

#ieloves: Clutching At Straws: 

Margaux Straw Wide Brim Hat, €235, FAO Millinery.

When grabbing your hat, make it an Irish design, €235, FAO Millinery.

Star Of The Sea: 

Starfish Drop Earrings, €40.95, PRYA Jewellery.

Channel main-character energy while glistening in gold accents, €40.95, PRYA Jewellery.

Weave A Tale: 

Woven Leather Shopper, €119.99, Parfois.

A burst of zingy orange gives summer’s must-have woven tote a 70s twist, €119.99, Parfois.

Pocket Friendly: Sand Storm: 

Gold Loop Sandal, €12, Penneys.

If you’re looking for a sandal that’s casual yet elegant, these are for you, €12, Penneys.

Zebra Crossing: 

 Zebra Print Sheer Long Kaftan, €162, SKIMS at Brown Thomas.

Don’t play it safe. Instead, add a touch of animal instinct to your beach cover-up, €162, SKIMS at Brown Thomas.

Short Story: 

White Denim Cut Out Hem Shorts, €35, Very.

Denim cut-offs are always short and sweet, €35, Very.

Retro Specs: 

90s Minimalism Sunglasses, €240, Marc Jacobs at Specsavers.

Still in your Carolyn Bessette Kennedy era? Then keep it retro with 90s minimalism, €240, Marc Jacobs at Specsavers.

Daisy Chain: 

Daisy Chain Dress, €76, River Island.

A daisy-chain trim instantly elevates the little white dress, €76, River Island.