9 pre-loved pieces Glamour editors would wear on a villa holiday

The pre-loved eBay picks Glamour staffers would wear on a poolside getaway, à la Love Island.
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If you're not watching Love Island: All Stars every night at the moment, then what are you doing? It couldn't have come at a better time. We’re all impatiently awaiting part two of Bridgerton season 4, anti-social season is still in full swing, and there’s no better escapism in the meantime than watching people fall in love while getting a really good tan.

But it's the islanders' wardrobes that we’ve really fallen for this series. Sponsored by eBay, the official pre-loved fashion partner of Love Island since 2022, we've spotted everything from Prada heels and Tom Ford dresses to Nike sweatshirts and Jaded London pieces – proving you can source a real mix of standout brands pre-loved on the site.

So that got us thinking: what would three Glamour editors wear if we were cast off to the South African villa?

Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer

Jetting off to a far-flung holiday destination sounds beyond dreamy right now – as does having my wardrobe sourced by eBay tbh. This vintage Missoni dress is spot on for throwing over a bikini and heading off on a lunch date. The iconic multicolour design means it requires little styling, too.

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Vintage Multicolour Missoni Crochet Knit Dress

Nothing says vacay quite like an impractical bag, and this cute woven one costs less than a cocktail in London. Despite its dinky stature, it’s still big enough to house the essentials – i.e. some SPF, your phone, a card holder and gloss. What more could you need?

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Boho Woven Rattan Beach Tote Bag For Holiday

These cat-eye Saint Laurent sunnies are the perfect complement to the ‘70s vibes of the Missoni dress, plus the tortoiseshell design means they’ll go with just about everything else I’d pack. Win-win.

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Saint Laurent Lily Cat Eye Women Sunglasses

Grace Banks, Senior Global Content Planning Manager

I have dozens of Tom Ford’s 1994–2004 Gucci tenure designs on my eBay watchlist, but this pair of yellow micro shorts is one of the best pre-loved pieces by him I’ve seen online. The fact that they’re essentially hot pants, yet signed off by the king of Y2K provocative glamour himself, just makes them an even sweeter beach holiday staple.

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Tom Ford for Gucci Yellow Mini Shorts

What’s more fun than making an impression on the locals in a dress from Dior’s tricky-to-track-down Spring/Summer 2004 ‘Girly’ collection? Styled with minimal, Calvin Klein-era low spike heel sandals (which can also be found on eBay for under £100), the interlocking Diorissimo logo on this shift dress will turn even a dive-bar night into something unforgettable.

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Christian Dior Monogram Mini Dress Trotter Dress

The Swarovski-encrusted Chanel camellia flower on these wrap-around sunglasses transforms them into an unexpected but wholly welcome holiday addition. With their futuristic 1970s design and bug-eye lenses, they undercut the traditional beachside shades and offer some much-needed privacy. (Plus, they come with Authenticity Guaranteed.)

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Chanel Camellia Rhinestone Shield Sunglasses

Robyn Eugene, Social Media Manager

Miu Miu sunglasses have been the main character of this year’s Love Island: All Stars, with many of the girls sporting different iterations of the shades this series. This pair’s large wire frames are a more delicate version of the wrap-arounds that have made their mark on the villa, with the perfect blush pink lens for a sunny vaycay.

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Miu Miu Gold Sunglasses

Hyper-realistic orchid heels in soft pink bring a burst of tropical elegance to any holiday look. Their delicate floral design adds a playful yet sophisticated touch, perfect for beachside dinners or sunset strolls. Lightweight, stylish, and most importantly pre-loved, these heels elevate your outfit while keeping your vacation vibe effortlessly chic and fun.

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Pink Flower Flip Flop Mule Heels

This dark pink embellished beach cover-up features a delicate floral design with a cinched waist and sheer, lightweight fabric, making it the ultimate layering piece over your bikini. Effortlessly chic, it transitions from sun-soaked beach days to stylish evening cocktails, adding a touch of glamour to any holiday look.

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Embellished Beach Cover Up

The best part about shopping via eBay? Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that the online marketplace has an Authenticity Guarantee tool these days – clothes, bags, jewellery, and more can all be verified, so you can rest assured that everything marked with this blue tick is the real deal. Happy shopping.


Visit ebay.co.uk/vlp/loveisland to shop your own villa-worthy looks.