After two years of staying and swimming mostly close to home, your holiday this summer will certainly demand something more gorgeous and glamorous than jeans and a tee, long-sleeve neoprene swimsuit and a bulky changing robe. Before you groan that swimwear shopping is not a task you enjoy – at Dundrum Town Centre, there is so much choice, such a wide range of styles and sizes, you will find something, or more likely lots of things, you love. And, as well as swimwear, you’ll find chic shoes, sandals and accessories and easy dresses, tops and trousers you can dress up or down, depending on the mood or the moment.

Swimwear at Brown Thomas

Brown Thomas has a super-smart swimwear pop-up where you will find labels Self Portrait, Devotion, Hunza G, Eres, Melissa Odabash, Frankie’s Bikinis, Emilio Pucci and Oséree, and New York label WeWoreWhat, all exclusive to Brown Thomas. Inspired by the aerobics trend of the 1990s, Ganni and Hunza G feature high-legs, cutaways, bright colours, and halter-neck one-pieces. Beach cover-ups double as dresses so you can pop from beach to bar or terrace. For serious glamour, check out Pucci silk blended dresses and kaftans and Grecian-style maxi and midi dresses by Melissa Odabash and Seafolly.

The One Stop Holiday Shop at Marks & Spencer

At Marks & Spencer, shopping for a beachside break is a pleasure. Holiday collections feature wardrobe pieces that mix and match with beach and swimwear – spots, gingham checks, ditsy florals, animal print and bold, hot colour, with matching and complimentary accessories including print bucket hats, bags and sandals. Linen features, as ever, worn as head-to-toe looks or simple throw-on separates. Details like smocking, tiering and embroidery add interest and eye-catching geometric prints look pulled-together and polished.

Breezy and Elegant at Hobbs

Hobbs always taps into that unmistakable sense of optimism that summer brings. Think uplifting colour, exclusive prints and feminine details, relaxed silhouettes and light, breathable fabrics. Warm weather staples – dresses, skirt tops and trousers – allude to summer travels through a seascape palette and characterful prints. Seaside stripes and sailing boats, shell and coral reef motifs evoke a breezy spirit of adventure. Check out Hobbs brilliant beachwear and swimwear collections too – flattering, elegant and timeless.

Swimwear and Sunglasses at River Island

River Island rocks a certain smouldering glamour this summer, with great high-leg swimsuits, crochet cover-ups and patterned kaftans, summer jumpsuits (in white cotton and spriggy blue florals) and fabulous accessories. We especially love their sunglasses range which includes visor, aviator and retro styles – there’s nothing like a new pair of sunnies to update your summer look.

Strappy Sandals at Aldo

Newly opened on ground level, Aldo is back! You can find your holiday essentials – sandals, beach bags and baskets and swimwear – here. And you will also find a collection of very glamorous high-heeled sandals in every colour under the sun, from pretty pastel stilettoes to bright block-heels, all hot to trot for that special night out on your hols!

Find something special at Folkster

Talking of special nights out, perhaps your holiday includes a wedding or event abroad? Before you do anything else, visit Folkster with its collection of dresses, one more gorgeous than the next. From a simple silk slip to a shimmering beaded shift, these glamorous pieces will look divine with sandals and a light tan.

Win a €500 gift card this June

To celebrate all things summer and updating your holiday wardrobe this June, Dundrum Town Centre is giving away a €500 Brown Thomas gift card and a chance to win a meal at The Port House on their social channels. To enter, simply go to their Instagram page, @dundrumtc, and tag a friend who you would like to take to Dundrum Town Centre with you to spend your €500 gift card and dine at The Port House. Good luck!

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