The 5 Cutest Cover-Ups for the Beach

Whether it’s to protect your precious skin or to fight the sea breeze or the shade of the setting sun, there’s always a need for a little extra cover-up at some point in your swimmingly summery day. But before you pack your beach bag with all your traditional summer favorites, you might consider these five cute ways to freshen up your cover-up. Here’s to effortlessly resembling one of those Sports Illustrated swimsuit models that just wraps herself in some random swath of cloth and ends up looking like a total beach babe.


1. KIMONO
It could officially be deemed “the year of the kimono” because 2015 is obsessed with this legendary robe and the beach is no exception. Turn up the beach-chic with one of these breezy selections.
TRY:

Mossimo Fringe Trim Chevron Kimono Black/White ($20)
ASOS Fringed Beach Kimono ($48)
Anthropologie Hudson Kimono Scarf ($98)
2. SCARVES
Scarves are basically just sarongs you wear on your neck. We decided to apply this astute observation to our creative advantage: Look through your collection of scarves and select the sheerest of the fabrics. Wrap them around your waist, allowing a little seductive hip action to shine through.

TRY:
Target Women’s Leopard Print Pareo Sarong Scarf ($20)
Urban Outfitters Stripe Shag Beach Blanket Scarf ($49)
Anthropologie Formentara Fringed Scarve ($175)
3. THE MAN SHIRT
There’s just something infinitely appealing about a woman wearing nothing but her man’s shirt. For the best beach look, opt for an oversized, loose-fitting button-up in denim, linen, or cotton.

TRY:
ASOS Denim Shirt In Super Longline With Mid Wash And Grandad Collar ($50)
Urban Outfitters Koto Half-Sleeve Long Split Hem Popover Shirt ($59)
J. Crew Slim Lightweight Vintage Oxford Cloth Shirt In Periwinkle Stripe ($70)
4. ROMPERS
We may not all have the courage to go strutting the streets in those baby-sized rompers, but this cute cut finds its true stride beachside. As a cover-up, our buns can actually bare it.

TRY:
ASOS Backless Romper In Multi-Colored Festival Sequins ($118)
Lovers And Friends Can’t Let Go Romper ($160)
Jen’s Pirate Booty X Revolve Clementine Romper ($242)
5. THE BABY DOLL
The nineties beloved baby doll dress is making its way back into our hearts, and we think its flowing vibe makes it a perfectly playful beach cover-up as well.

TRY:
Endless Summer Live For Your Smile Dress ($78)
Free People Heritage Playsuit ($88)
Stone Cold Fox Farrah Dress ($325)