WE make absolutely no apologies for featuring beachwear in March ... it's just the time you need some sunshine!

Swimwear has undergone a real style change over the last year or two, making it much more of a fashion item with all its own accessories.

This clever outfit is typical, and won't make your bank manager want to emigrate.

It's from the spring and summer Empire catalogue (for copies, freefone 0800-220230), and still leave plenty of holiday cash to ensure a memorable time.

The reversible bikini is in orange/pink, sizes 10-16, and costs £17. It's teamed here with a lovely triangle sarong in the same colourways, in one size, at £18.