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Throw-over-swimmer dress: Grab one of our swimmer cover-ups, so that you can look stylish day-long - whilst going from beaches and pools, to shopping and lunching

Varying necklines (one-shoulder, halter, spaghetti strap) in a unified deep red creates an editorial look you dont usually see at a traditional venue

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Clementina Jackson is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK

Arranged around a basic cotton top, all those sophisticated elements stand out even more

Elegant A-Line Dresses: For a sophisticated and flattering look, consider an A-line dress that cinches at the waist and flows gracefully to the floor