Most Wanted: Amalfi Chic

Summer vacations are the perfect time to embrace your inner maximalist, especially if you’re heading somewhere as majestic as the Amalfi Coast – a place synonymous with timeless Italian glamour and la dolce vita. Whether you’re sunbathing on the beach, having dinner on a clifftop overlooking the sea or sailing to a remote island, more is more when it comes to your outfits, so don’t be afraid to play with an exuberant mix of colors, textures and prints you know will make an impact in every setting.

Perhaps the easiest way to nail the look is with swimwear, especially when it’s by Pucci. The Italian brand’s psychedelic prints were favored by the Hollywood jet set in the ’60s – including Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor – and have since found a new legion of celebrity fans, from Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whitely to Bella Hadid, who recently wore a Pucci playsuit while on vacation. Embrace her look by teaming the strapless, sunset-hued ‘Vivara’ swimsuit with Tom Ford’s rectangular-frame ‘Addison-02’ sunglasses, adding a pair of Bermuda shorts and slides for an all-important gelato run between sea swims.

Part of the fun of being on vacation is getting to dress up in the evening, no matter how elaborate or low-key your plans. Perfect for every occasion from candlelit dinners to beachfront strolls, Missoni’s crocheted mini is patterned with wavy metallic stripes that shimmer as they catch the light and looks effortlessly elegant paired with Chloé’s open-toe jelly mules and Dolce&Gabbana’s fringed ‘Capri’ bucket bag. Simply twist your hair into a low tousled bun, sweep some highlighter across your cheekbones and you’re good to go.

If you’re heading to a beach club or pool party, lightweight layers and a few fun accessories are all you need. NET-A-PORTER junior shopping editor Millie Parry suggests starting with a solid-color bikini and building the rest of your look from there. “I tend to wear pops of color in summer, whether it’s on my nails, flip flops or swimwear. I love the tomato-red shade of Matteau’s bikini – it’s vibrant and fun yet versatile too,” she says. “I plan on wearing mine with Eres’ striped sarong (a vacation must-have) and slides. If the occasion calls for something a little dressier, I’ll swap flat shoes for Alaïa’s ‘Invisible’ wedge sandals and tie everything together with JW Anderson’s emerald-green beaded bag – the perfect day-to-night accessory.”

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