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Short dresses and mini styles are ideal for active beach days: they're easy to move in, dry quickly, and work well as a light cover-up over a bikini

They also have a sister brand called Marciano, which I would say has more of an elegant and mature style

Showing off your toes adds an extra layer of bohemian energy, evoking that barefoot feel without fully abandoning shoes (and civility)

After making it a self-imposed mission to find suitable styles I can wear, trust and recommend, I discovered that there's an array of eligible backless bras available at leading bra brands, like Skims and M&S