From the SHORES to the SHOPS: How to Style your BEACH Cover-up

When on vacation, we always want our outfits to be low effort yet high in style. Crafting an  effortless and versatile cover-up look is no easy task, so we’ve done the work for you and made this guide full of all of the resort dresses and outfits you’ll want to wear to the beach and beyond!  

Gone are the days of tugging on stiff denim shorts over your wet swimsuit, these lightweight pieces are super chic AND comfortable.  From see-through crochets to oversized tunics, we’re loving all of the unique cover-up trends you’ll be seeing all throughout the Summer 2022 resort season. Keep scrolling for some major vacation inspo! SHOP THE VACATION SHOP. 

Go straight from the sand to the shoreline with help from a sultry see-through set! We’re obsessed with the fun pink hue that’s right on trend with all of the colorful beach outfits we’ve been seeing this year. Your already squished carry-on will love how many different outfit combinations can arise out of this iconic duo. We love styling the top with denim shorts and the skirt with a bandeau swimsuit top. For accessorizing post beach time, add a straw bag and simple gold jewelry.  

 

A sultry cutout mini will have you feeling so chic anywhere warmer you take it this season. This sought-after style is the perfect throw-on-and go vibe for bachelorette parties or vacations with bae. It’s lightweight enough for balmy climates and shows just the right amount of skin! For a night out on the town look, pair it with strappy heels and a clutch.  

 

Oversized tunics are one of this season’s hottest trends! We love wearing this by-the-beach style with a printed swimsuit bottom peeking out, it will draw all the attention to your tanned legs! When arriving to your fancy lunch reservation at the beach club, throw on some denim shorts and lace up sandals to give it an instantly elevated vibe.  

 

Whether you’re on a remote island or somewhere off the coast of California, a smocked maxi is always a packing essential. The pullover style is perfect for quickly throwing it on when you must hurry down to snag the best poolside chair. Then, dress it up for dinner with kitten heels and dramatic earrings. We love the comfy and stretchy feel of the smocked upper, while the flowy skirt just screams beachy vibes.  

 

Add a polished collar to any beach look and you’ll be nailing chic beachwear like a pro! Oversized button-up shirts worn as cover-ups will be seen all over Instagram this swim season. No pants are necessary by the beach, but denim shorts will work as the perfect pair when you stroll around to the local shops and boutiques. Add a woven beach bag and your look is complete!