After spending your day building sandcastles or helping the kids search for seashells, your outfit must be comfortable and easy to switch up as the day wears on. From gauzy shirtdresses and lightweight knitwear to airy tunics – these tops and cover-ups should get the job done!
Tie-Dye Bikini with Denim Shorts
Make a statement on your beach day with these vibrantly tie-dyed denim shorts by British Vogue Fashion Director Julia Sarr-Jamois! Crafted of supersoft cotton blend, featuring peek-a-boo tie dye patterns and casual five-pocket designs with relaxed fits for easy wear, fastened by traditional metal buttons and zip. Ideal for pairing with sundresses or bikini sets for playful summer ensembles with frayed hems for an edge; Sunday Supply sells them starting from $90 with code 10TRAVEL for savings of 10%. Use code 10TRAVEL at checkout to save 10 percent!
Jordache combines high style and quality denim in these unique apparel pieces, creating something exceptional. Their soft denim shorts feature tie dye patterns for a vibrant touch and classic features such as a cinch waist and belt loops for a laidback yet trendy look that makes these ideal casual outing shorts.
Mesh Bikini with Matching Pants and Jacket
Denim cut-offs are essential at the beach, so why not step it up with these premium denim cut-offs from plus-size retailer Torrid? Boasting just the right amount of stretch for comfort and fit, they can be worn over your bikini all day long for optimal wearability.
Simple poolside glamour is guaranteed in this black mesh bikini top, featuring a double-strap back with mesh trim panels for an athletic look and fastened with gold-tone clasps for fastening. Pair it with its matching high-waisted mesh-detail bikini bottoms to complete this Bond Girl-worthy ensemble!
For an elegant beach-to-dinner look, this lightweight maxi is an ideal pick. With its flattering ruffled details and versatile style, this piece makes an eye-catching statement when worn over a tank top or solid swimsuit for a fashionable ensemble.
Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses are one of the most accessible and comfortable outfits to wear on vacation or to the beach, thanks to being made out of lightweight materials like linen. Additionally, these dresses can easily be dressed up or down, depending on your style.
A maxi dress should be kept understated to let its color or print make an impressionable statement. When selecting the ideal summer beach maxi, choose one in size suitable to your body – petite women should avoid dresses that fall too far past their ankles as this can make them appear shorter than they are, while taller women can choose ones that hit at or slightly above floor level.
If you’re traveling on a cruise or to a resort in hotter climates, pack several lightweight yet breathable maxi dresses that you can mix and match to create different outfits each day. Not only are they space-efficient pieces, but they also make great travel companions.
This cotton maxi dress is an excellent casual option that serves as a swimsuit coverup and a beach dress. Its ruched bodice and skirt tiers, dainty straps, and cinched waist detail lend a high-end aesthetic.
Upgrade your everyday wardrobe with a casual jersey-cotton maxi dress featuring gathered shoulder sleeves and a flowy silhouette, ideal for running errands or meeting friends, or a date for casual dinner. Add heels and some dainty jewelry to elevate the look even more elegantly.
Crochet Hoodie or Sweater
A crochet hoodie or sweater can add warmth and color to your beach wardrobe, perfect for adding that extra warmth on cooler days at the beach. Lightweight yet stylish pieces like these make great companions on casual days out at sea.
This crochet hoodie’s eye-catching striped design makes it the ideal beach attire, while its neutral colors create an effortlessly timeless style that can be worn year-round. Boasting seamless construction with basic crochet stitches and an on-trend raglan silhouette design – this crochet hoodie makes the ideal addition to your handmade wardrobe!
This pattern is simple to assemble with its low stitch count and two short seams, made from cotton blend yarn that offers natural textures and weight, mesh crochet stitches creating a breezy airiness, as well as sizes ranging from XS-3XL making it suitable as a cover-up over maxi dresses or tops.
Pair this textured yarn knitted cardigan hoodie with jeans for a relaxed, laid-back look. Boho chic inspired, its drop shoulder sleeves and tortoiseshell buttons create a feminine silhouette while its tortoiseshell buttons make this piece stand out in any crowd. Perfect as part of a bohemian chic ensemble or simply over your bikini at the beach, this piece would look good alongside either summer dresses or bikinis!
This crocheted hoodie makes an excellent addition to your wardrobe while simultaneously serving as a perfect project for beginners due to its simple stitches and bulky yarns. Plus, its length can be customized by taking away or adding inches for optimal fitting!
