Summer: The 5 worst fashion faux pas to avoid on the beach

Summer Flop: 5 Fashion faux pas to avoid at the beach

Liisa Sarfati

07 Aug 2015

mis à jour le 6 October 2015 à 22:53

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Complicated swimsuits
If you didn't know, this is a 'fishbone' suit, and as the name suggests, it will give you a fishbone tan for the most 'beautiful' effect.
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Complicated swimsuits
Whether they are called trikinis, asymmetric or lacerated...to avoid any scenario worthy of the worst disaster movies, leave them at home!
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Too much jewellery
A jewellery overdose is not useful or desired at the beach.
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Too much jewellery
No matter the style of jewellery, it's too easy to go over the top.

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As much makeup as Kim Kardashian
Contouring should make an exit when it comes to the beach, especially if it's poorly controlled.
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As much makeup as Kim Kardashian
This summer, let your skin breathe!
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Crocs
No matter what, Crocs are not an option.
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Crocs
Upcycled, they will however make very pretty pots.
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Heels
Nice for a Victoria's Secret runway, but definitely not for the beach.
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Heels
Don't mind if we do! This summer leave your shoes behind and bury your toes in the sand!
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Those who say that summer is synonymous with total freedom, stop right there! Before you go to the beach, a small guide is a must to avoid all the fashion no-nos.

If you're about to pack your suitcase or already taking off for the beach, here's a list of five fashion missteps that deserve punishment and a supreme penalty.

COMPLICATED SWIMSUITS

You've seen them in magazines and yes they've had their moment as a trend; but no, the trikinis and other strange suits are not a good option for the beach. Besides having to sport a zero-defect body, you'll also want to skip on the tanning unless you want to look like you spent your holidays on a barbecue grill.

TOO MUCH JEWELLERY

Opt for simple accessories for the beach. A single golden gem is enough to light up your tan with subtlety. If you can't do without them, just keep the more glitzy accessories for the evening.

CROCS

These shoes would at first seem like they're heaven sent. They may be comfortable, breathable, waterproof and colourful, but they will never compliment any style or trend (unless you work the look and prove us wrong!).

AS MUCH MAKEUP AS KIM KARDASHIAN

For those of you who would be tempted to succumb to the lure of contouring, stop. Summer is a sacred moment to let go and savour everything; know how to do it with simplicity. Work the natural beauty trend by combining nude complexion and sexy, tousled hair.

HEELS

You're at the beach, not in Cannes! Leave your heels in the locker room and put on your best sandals. You'll have the rest of the year to torture your feet.

Liisa Sarfati and Nur Syazana H.

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