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Love Island style guide – what we've learned about fashion from hit reality show

As we near the end of summer's biggest TV hit, Katie Wright looks back on the trends that have emerged from the villa

Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18
Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18 Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18

LOVE them or loathe them, you can't deny that the Love Island ladies look fantastic, morning, noon and night. Of course, it helps that they do little besides lounge about by the pool in swimwear and then get dolled up in order to lounge about by the fire pit.

Plus they have access to a daily selection of new clothes provided by the show's fashion partner Missguided.

But when it comes to holiday dressing, there are plenty of style tips we can take from them. Here are 10 things we've learned about fashion from the reality series...

1. You can never have too many bikinis

Or swimsuits. The islanders have rocked an endless variety of sizzling one- and two-pieces this year, most of them in super-bright shades. According to Missguided, when Georgia wore this yellow tropical print bikini it led to a 532 per cent spike in sales.

Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18
Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18 Love Island's Georgia wearing Missguided Yellow Tropical Minimal Thong Bikini, £18

2. Sharing is caring

The ladies may be fuming when someone steals their man, but they're more than happy to share clothes. Samira and Megan both looked cute in the same silver denim skirt, and a very popular gold crop top and trousers set was worn by Rosie, Laura and Samira.

Missguided Silver Iridescent Foil Finish Denim Jacket, £27, and Skirt, £25; Tall Black Mermaid Bodysuit, £25, all Missguided
Missguided Silver Iridescent Foil Finish Denim Jacket, £27, and Skirt, £25; Tall Black Mermaid Bodysuit, £25, all Missguided Missguided Silver Iridescent Foil Finish Denim Jacket, £27, and Skirt, £25; Tall Black Mermaid Bodysuit, £25, all Missguided

3. Underboob is the new sideboob

Last summer, swimsuits that were cut low on the sides to offer a hint of 'sideboob' were all the rage. Now the latest flesh-baring trend sees extremely cropped tops revealing 'underboob' for all to view.

PrettyLittleThing Black Baroque Lace Up Under Bust Cut Out Swimsuit, £18
PrettyLittleThing Black Baroque Lace Up Under Bust Cut Out Swimsuit, £18 PrettyLittleThing Black Baroque Lace Up Under Bust Cut Out Swimsuit, £18

4. Fashion rules are made to be broken

Some people say that you should only show off legs or cleavage, not both at once, but the Love Island ladies don't subscribe to such a theory. They love a crop top and mini skirt combo, too, but they keep it cute with ruffles or prints.

Glamorous Mustard Crepe Bardot Top, £18; Yellow Pineapple Print Frill Hem Skirt, £22, Glamorous
Glamorous Mustard Crepe Bardot Top, £18; Yellow Pineapple Print Frill Hem Skirt, £22, Glamorous Glamorous Mustard Crepe Bardot Top, £18; Yellow Pineapple Print Frill Hem Skirt, £22, Glamorous

5. How to dress for a day at a beach club

Heading to Ibiza or Mykonos? Then you'll probably be sunning yourself at a swanky beach club where, if the Love Island crew are anything to go by, the dress code is bikini, sheer dress and heels. Megan and Dani also love crochet cover-ups, with Missguided sales stats showing they've been some of the most popular pieces with viewers.

New Look Silver Glitter Lace-Up Side Sheer Beach Dress, £8; Black Plunge Wrap Underwired Bikini Top, £16.99; Black Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £4, New Look
New Look Silver Glitter Lace-Up Side Sheer Beach Dress, £8; Black Plunge Wrap Underwired Bikini Top, £16.99; Black Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £4, New Look New Look Silver Glitter Lace-Up Side Sheer Beach Dress, £8; Black Plunge Wrap Underwired Bikini Top, £16.99; Black Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £4, New Look

6. An LWD is all you need for hot summer nights

The LBD is an eternal fashion classic, but for summer it's all about the Little White Dress, as seen on Ellie and Zara. It must be said, however, that if you're not blessed with golden skin you might want to wait until your tan has developed a bit before pulling on such a pale dress – or slap on some of the fake stuff.

Miss Selfridge Western Embroidered Denim Jacket, £15 (was £39); White Fringe Skirt Bodycon Dress, £49
Miss Selfridge Western Embroidered Denim Jacket, £15 (was £39); White Fringe Skirt Bodycon Dress, £49 Miss Selfridge Western Embroidered Denim Jacket, £15 (was £39); White Fringe Skirt Bodycon Dress, £49

7. Bigger is better when it comes to sunglasses

The mini sunglasses trend that has been taking Instagram by storm? The Love Island lot are having none of it – they're sticking to massive shades, like Kaz's major cat-eye frames and Laura's mirrored aviators.

Monsoon Alexis Aviator Sunglasses, £12
Monsoon Alexis Aviator Sunglasses, £12 Monsoon Alexis Aviator Sunglasses, £12

8. If you've got a signature look, stick with it

This is a tip gleaned not from a contestant but from presenter Caroline Flack, who wears little bright playsuits almost exclusively.

Topshop Pansy Jacquard Playsuit, £46
Topshop Pansy Jacquard Playsuit, £46 Topshop Pansy Jacquard Playsuit, £46

9. How to look stylish while you sleep

If you're anything like us, your sleepwear wardrobe consists of mismatched shorts and a selection of faded T-shirts . Not the ladies of Love Island, though, whose silky sets and slogan tees are oh so cute.

Missguided Red Frill Bralet and Shorts Satin Pyjama Set, £15
Missguided Red Frill Bralet and Shorts Satin Pyjama Set, £15 Missguided Red Frill Bralet and Shorts Satin Pyjama Set, £15