Long balmy nights, afternoon spritzes in the sun and days spent lounging by the pool are intoxicatingly close as summer draws near.
After months of being cooped up indoors, whether that be in avoidance of winter’s icy grip or in abidance of lockdowns, the warming weather has us dizzy with anticipation.
Naturally we’ve been prepping our essentials; the latest bikini, a shiny new pair shades and of course a much stronger SPF in our morning routine.
But, there’s one accessory often overlooked in the rush to ready ourselves for daily excursions to the beach: a chic towel.
Not just any old thing will suffice. The right towel should offer ample coverage (head to toe plus, room for our bag), have excellent drying capabilities and provide the perfect backdrop to our sun-drenched Instagram photos.
We’ve rounded up come of the most luxe options to shop ahead of the season.
Versace Crete de Fleur beach towel, $909 from FARFETCH
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Dock & Bay Extra Large Beach Towel 100% Recycled Summer Collection, $59.95 from The Iconic
![beach-towels](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/09/pac-portrait-24.jpg)
Zimmermann Textured Towel, $220 from Zimmermann
![beach-towel](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91616/pac-portrait-23.jpg)
Country Road Beau Australian Cotton Beach Towel, $69.95 from Country Road
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Basil Bangs Love Rug in Wildflowers 21, $179 from Basil Bangs
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The Matteau Towel, $150 From Matteau
![Beach-towel](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91621/pac-portrait-28.jpg)
LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza Printed Cotton-Terry Towel, $850 from Net-A-Porter
![beach-towels](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91615/pac-portrait-22.jpg)
Sand Society Double Leopard Towel For Two, $110 from Sand Society
![beach-towels](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91667/pac-portrait-33.jpg)
SIR Classic Towel, $84 from SIR
![beach-towels](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91620/pac-portrait-27.jpg)
Zimmermann Tasseled Floral-Print Slub Cotton Towel, $345 from Net-A-Porter
![beach-towel](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91618/pac-portrait-25.jpg)
La DoubleJ Floral Beach Towel, $600 from FARFETCH
![beach-towel](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91625/pac-portrait-32.jpg)
Beach People Daisy Travel Towel from The Beach People
![beach-towel](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/91619/pac-portrait-26.jpg)