From deckchairs to beach balls, the quintessential British beach holiday has always been a stripey affair but, this spring/summer 2011, these classic stripes also provide a fantastic springboard for your seaside wardrobe.  

From Sonia Rykiel to Marc by Marc Jacobs, this summer’s nautical-inspired bikinis were given fresh energy in bright orange or yellow hoops, while cover ups were also given a lift in this bold pattern.

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