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Former model Sandra Howard has taken a number of cruises If you have a cruise lined up, planning what to wear is half the fun. Having taken a number of cruises – and having being frozen by air-conditioning and crippled as I hobbled round ancient sites in the wrong shoes – I can offer some suggestions. The sun is the lure for most of us on board – sunbathing on deck, cooling off in the pool, lounging at shaded poolside tables with a cocktail. What could be more tempting? Take at least three swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses and a high SPF sun cream. Don’t forget wraps and cover-ups for the walk from your cabin: it’s not ideal to be wandering down long corridors in swimwear. I love the sunhats, sneakers and sunglasses featured here, they’re perfect for on board and ashore.
Wear with: Sunglasses, £270, Loewe, net-a-porter.com. Bag, £70, jigsaw-online.com. Shoes, £360, dearfrances.com. Earrings, £195, Shoopy Studio x deborahblyth.com 4. The go-to jacket. A blazer instantly elevates an outfit and it looks the business in neutral tones From top, clockwise: £499, bassike.com
FLEXIBLE FRIEND Versatility is key for this summer’s wardrobe. With most of us staycationing, each item must work hard come rain or shine. And many of us still want the comfort factor we’ve become used to while wearing loungewear in lockdown. Taking all this into account, linen is your answer. A pair of wide-leg linen trousers can look smart or casual. Just be sure to tuck in your top to avoid a sack-like silhouette. IGNORE THE CREASES! Made from natural fibres, linen is all about simple, relaxed style. The fabric is breathable and feels cool and comfortable against the skin. Made from flax, which is a regenerative crop that enriches the soil, it uses considerably less water to grow than cotton. All of which, as far as I’m concerned, counters the downside yes, I’m talking about those creases. Remember that linen doesn’t need to look pristine. I iron mine on maximum heat after a wash and use a hand-held steamer between wears.
Ever has the nation needed cheering up more, with most of us either in Tier Four or facing tougher restrictions from Boxing Day. So we say it s time to treat ourselves.