How to look effortlessly elegant at the beach - Ukrainian designer's best tips
André Tan shares 5 easy fashion rules for looking elegant at the beach (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Ukrainian designer André Tan shared simple yet effective rules that will help you look expensive and confident even at the beach or by the pool. "Summer wardrobe is not just about lightness, but about combining comfort, elegance, and the right accents. Here are some tips to help you look stylish and classy by the pool or on the beach," the designer noted.
Headwear
Choose hats made of natural materials, such as straw or linen. They protect you from the sun and also give an aristocratic touch to your look.
Avoid excessive decoration, like rhinestones, large logos, or shiny ribbons. The simpler, the more refined.
Ideal colors are pastels, sand, white, or classic black.
Shape: light, not bulky, with a clean brim line.
André Tan talked about the summer wardrobe (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Fabrics as a main investment
Material always reveals the quality of a look. A garment with the simplest cut made of quality fabric will still appear elegant and expensive.
Tip: While you're buying vacation clothes, also pay attention to the fabric composition. Synthetics easily reveal themselves under the sun.
Top 3 fabrics for a summer wardrobe:
- Linen: textured, breathable, has a premium look
- Silk: for evening outings or light scarves
- Cotton: only high quality, with tight weaving, so it holds its shape
Tan explained which fabrics are perfect for summer (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Colors
If you want to look elegant and expensive, start with shades. The most upscale tones in clothing are pastels, which don't shout but subtly reflect taste.
The most luxurious shades include pastel and dusty tones, like mint, lavender, light blue, sand, and off-white.
Bold accents are allowed, but only one at a time: a bag, earrings, or a scarf. Not all at once!
André Tan named the trendy shades (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Footwear
Summer shoes are an extension of your look, not its overload. They should be as minimalist as possible but of high quality.
Summer shoes should be:
- Minimalistic: no excessive decoration, rhinestones, or bulky buckles
- Made of natural materials: leather or suede for comfort and a decent look
- In neutral tones: beige, caramel, sand, off-white
Perfect summer options for summer 2025:
- Low-heeled mules
- Sandals with thin straps
- Slip-ons without logos, simple and stylish
Tan shared his tips on summer footwear (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Accessories
Properly chosen accessories are like brushstrokes in a painting: they complete and elevate the look. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Don't forget about:
- Retro sunglasses: round, cat-eye, or 70s-inspired styles
- Thin jewelry: minimalism in chains, earrings, or bracelets; focus on only one area, for example, just ears or neck
- A silk scarf: you can wear it on your head, tie it around your neck, or elegantly decorate a handbag handle
Tip: try a three-accent rule, which means no more than three standout items in your outfit (for example, sunglasses, scarf, ring). Everything else should be basic and calm.
André Tan on accessories (photo: instagram.com/andre_tan_official)
Earlier, we shared the elegant all-black look Usyk's wife wore.
