The summer is upon us and we're all thinking about our summer holidays. Looking good on the beach, by the pool or at the neighbours' BBQ is as essential as looking good on a night out - so to help you on your way to being the best dresser this summer, we've selected a few bare essentials for the holiday season.

Debenhams: stockist enquiries 08445 616161.

1. Debenhams bikini, £12, bottoms, £10; Mood at Debenhams bracelets, £4 each; J by Jasper Conran sunglasses, £35.

2. J by Jasper Conran bikini, £18, bottoms, £16, cover up, £25; Red Herring sunglasses, £12; J by Jasper Conran sandals £22; J by Jasper Conran cover up, £35, bikini, £16, bottoms, £14, sunglasses, £30; Red Herring bikini, £16, bottoms, £14, Stetson, £12, necklace, £12.

3. Debut cream and navy floral dress, £80 (tbc); Mood at Debenhams necklace, £15; Bertie shoe with flower clip, £60.

4. Debut jacquard shift dress, £70, jacquard shrug, £40; J by Jasper Conran sunglasses, £30; Mood at Debenhams bracelets, £4 each.

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5. Cream crochet boat-neck tunic, £36.99, white washed mini shorts, £16.99.

6. Black and white striped sportsuit in sensitive fabric with hidden support, £19.99.

7. Mosaic print kaftan, £14.99, long multi-coloured wood necklace, £9.99.

8. Pink patchwork camisole, £32.99, white skinny leg jeans, £19.99.

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9. Stunning turquoise bikini, £5.

10. Bright and lively orange crochet bikini, £9.

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11. Blue beaded bag with beautiful detailing. Large £7, small £5.

12. Turquoise and white small bag perfect for the beach, £5.

13. Blue and beige bag with boat theme. Large £10, medium £8, small £6.

14. Stunning red crochet bag with brown beads. Large £10, medium £7, small £5.

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15. Garsha - gold clog style, £34.99.

16. Sheena - nude chiffon sandal with ties up the leg, £34.99 (also available in black).

17. Darlington - blue pump with interwoven bow, £29.99.

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18. Embroidered shoes, £19.99.

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19. Long khaki safari dress, £22.

20. Striped red and white top, £10, dark indigo cropped jeans, £15, sunglasses, £5.

21. White top, £12, white skirt, £17.