Want to feel like you’re on holiday without leaving home? We’ve found 16 magic fashion pieces to take you there – from £12

Want to instantly feel like you’re ambling through a tiny Greek fishing port on a quiet, sunlit morning? Or anticipating a gelato in a tucked-away Italian beach town after a long day on the beach? We have actual clothes for that! And, no, you don’t have to leave home to get the feeling.

Why? This summer, brands are leaning into to transportive clothes – pieces drenched with location nostalgia. Sézane has gone to Comporta in Portugal. Boden to the Balearic Islands. Monsoon and Accessorize has tripped to India, and Next to the south of France and Italy.

All of them have brought back trinkets, menu cards, coasters and holiday snaps that they’ve turned into sun-drenched, picture-perfect pieces that look as if they've come straight out of a sun-soaked scrapbook. Think tropical beachy scenes, seashells, souvenir-style graphics, sunny slogans and vintage postcard prints.

There’s nothing minimalist about these holiday pieces. They’re colourful, fun and transportive, and that destination nostalgia is soaked into my edit below.

It’s packed full of happy buys that remind me of my personal travels and will remind you of yours, too. Brazilian fashion brand Farm Rio leads the way here. Its light, breathable Aracati maxi dress makes sunlit strolls even dreamier, and despite the higher price point, it’s a beautiful piece that you’ll wear for years. Meanwhile, Boden’s fruity shirt dress is a heatwave saviour that’s currently selling like hot cakes.

Nobody’s Child, Anthropologie and Never Fully Dressed have brilliantly nostalgic matching sets, a staple in my wardrobe that I wear for both a supermarket dash or thrown over a bikini: their multi-functional fit allows for endless styling options.

Simply Be’s Portofino swimsuit and the Capri micro basket bag from Kilometre Paris are true holiday buys, and deserve a spot in any warm-weather wardrobe. Whether you’re travelling, or simply channeling Mediterranean vibes at home, these clothes will take you away to happier places.