Fashion pack

Resin link drop earrings, £10, available from riverisland.com

By Janet Reeder Blue jacket, £55.99, available from zara.com

Premium ikat maxi kaftan dress, £99, available from monson.co.uk

Bernadette Jeanine floral print stretch-silk slip dress, £340, available from harveynichols.com

Bizarrely, autumn/winter fashion begins to make its way into stores just as many of us start to jet off on our holidays. As if any of us want to start thinking about coats and jumpers when heading to a sun-soaked paradise – or Blackpool! Only the most devoted trend hunter will want to get in on the new season before anyone else does. Luckily, the rest of us can still get a holiday fashion fix thanks to high summer styles that hit the rails around the end of July.

Red puff sleeve midi dress, £85, available from oliverbonas.com The Row Bare 65 gold satin sandals, £700, available from harveynichols.com

Check out these hot looks for the holidays

HALO Neema wrap swimsuit, £69, available from dancingleaopard.co.uk Heidi Klein Raspberry Lake Como top, £130, Capri bikini bottoms, £115, available from heidiklein.com

I used to prefer winter fashion, but my allegiance has changed, and I now love a holiday wardrobe. This is because I channel my inner hippy. Floaty dresses, kaftans and slip dresses are perfect for the vacay. And if you really want to get into the holiday spirit, invest in new swimwear every time you go away. Honestly, there’s nothing quite so miserable as dragging out the same old cossie every time you hit the beach. Finally, as well as your trusty trainers, pack a pair of glamorous sandals for night and flats for day. Accessorise with statement jewellery and sunnies and you’re holiday-ready!

Kin Lillian cross front sandal, £59, available from johnlewis.com