Stylish Cover-Ups: What To Wear Over A Swimsuit
Jul 04,2024
So, you’re heading to the beach or soaking up the sun poolside and you’re on the hunt for the perfect beach cover up – but what do you wear?
More than just a fashion statement, a cover up will make sure you feel comfortable when you’re hitting up the beach bar for a midday snack or heading down to the pool from your hotel room. We’re here to help you find the right style for you, to suit the level of coverage you prefer.
Including flowy sarongs and crochet maxi dresses in lightweight fabrics to keep you cool, our beachwear collection has plenty of pieces to wear as a swimsuit cover up. Keep scrolling for our full guide on what cover ups to wear over your swimwear and nail beach fashion.
A Beach Dress
Wearing a maxi dress or mini dress as your beach cover up is an effortless choice you can just slip on and off over your swimsuit or bikini. Go for a sundress in a lightweight materials like chiffon, crochet or linen to stay cool. Our collection of beach dresses has plenty of styles between sheer and more revealing designs to elegant dresses that double as evening wear.
White crochet flare sleeve midaxi dress
Black halterneck mini swing dress
A Beach Sarong
A sarong skirt is an elegant and versatile way to cover up poolside, with the versatility of tying it in more ways than one. For longer maxi sarongs, you can experiment and tie it as a dress for extra coverage, whereas a mini beach sarong will go around your waist for less coverage. Find all our women’s sarongs here.
Chiffon frill detail wrap sarong
Ombre abstract print multiway sarong
Shorts & Shirt Co-Ord
For a more casual swimsuit cover up, opt for a shorts and floaty shirt co-ord that doubles as a cute daytime outfit in the hot weather. Our collection of beach shorts with matching shirts has all the colours and styles you need whether you prefer something for statement or low-key.
Ombre print chiffon beach shirt + Floaty beach shorts
Crochet Cover Ups
Crochet is a timeless and breathable fabric that comes back every summer. With it’s holey design, it’s the perfect stylish option to wear over your bikini and head to the bar in style. Whether you go for crochet tops, trousers, a crochet dress or crochet skirt, our crochet clothing collection will make sure you’re beach ready looking 10/10.
Crochet button down shirt + Wide leg trousers co-ord
The Kimono
A beach kimono makes a great breezy option and light layer you can simply just throw on, whilst providing extra sun protection. Often made from chiffon fabric in many different colours and patterns, kimonos can give you everything from a laid-back look to beach chic style.
Abstract print tie front beach kimono
Our wide variety of beach cover ups and swimwear will make sure you're prepared for everything from a pool party to your next beach vacation.
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