Today’s the day. The lad breaks up from school and it is officially the Summer hols, and I am looking forward to spending some more time at the seaside. I’ve been lucky enough to already have had one very sunny holiday in Weymouth this month, and to have also been very lucky to have been sent some wonderful holiday pieces from Cotton Traders that went straight into my suitcase. Cotton Traders is always a place I look for great quality swimwear as it is always brilliantly sized, and this season is no exception. They have a brilliant range of pieces that are perfect for any vacation or staycation.

Here are some of the pieces that I believe are must haves this Summer.

Mesh Insert Swimsuit

The Mesh Insert Swimsuit is your swimming equivalent of the little black dress. It is a glamorous and elegant swimsuit that is also flattering, with tummy control and bust support to help give you extra shape. It comes in size 10 to 24, and because it is black, it would match with every accessory you have, from bright coloured sarongs, to a white sun hat for a monochrome look.

The fit is great – just opt for your normal size, and the legs are not cut too high – one of my main bugbears when it comes to swimsuits, so this feels really comfortable to wear. Wear it at the beach or for a swim, and then add shorts for a look to take you to the bar when the sun goes down.

Embroidered ¾ Sleeve Top

Boho is always a brilliant choice come holiday season, and the Embroidered ¾ Sleeve Top is a perfect example of something that feels crisp and cool to wear, but is also exceptionally pretty due to the gorgeous pink embroidery. This top has gorgeous elasticated cuffs, and a elegant open neckline, and is really just the best thing to wear with a pair of cutoffs and flip flops, or a pair of jeans on cooler days.

I love the pink shade, but there is also a incredible blue colour way that I am also sorely tempted by, which would also look brilliant with jeans,

Foldaway Fedora Hat

A holiday hat is an absolute holiday essential, one that not only looks great, but also helps us to avoid a sun burnt face and scalp, and sunstroke on the hottest days. The problem is that the wrong kind of hat just loses all it’s shape in the suitcase and can end up a squashed mess.

That is why Cotton Traders Foldaway Fedora Hat is absolutely brilliant. It folds away and then just pops back into shape once it is out of the suitcase, making it ever stylish and so easy to pack. It comes in two colourways, dark pine and natural and has a cute zigzag design and a pretty ribbon making it a ever classic piece that you can wear for years.