The Importance Of A Swimsuit Cover Up And My Top Cover Up Picks!
Theo Pace
Norma Kamali from Deborah James Fashion, North Palm Beach
This kimono does everything. It serves as a swimsuit cover up, a bathrobe and a duster. The possibilities are endless.
Getting a swimsuit cover up is probably just as important as getting a new swimsuit. I once had a friend tell me “It’s all about the cover up!” She was definitely on to something!
You can’t wear swimsuits through hotel lobbies and you probably aren’t wearing one driving your car to the beach. Even if you are you are, you may want to stop at the grocery store on the way home and you aren’t wearing your swimsuit into Publix!
There is such a variety of cover ups today. How do you choose which one to purchase? Do you prioritize Versatility, Style, or Ease of Wearability? For me, it all depends where I’m going. Am I on vacation? Do I need to think about how much I’m packing? Am I taking a jaunt with the kids to the beach for the day? Will we have armfuls of gear to take with us? Am I on a romantic getaway with my sweetie? Will we be spending most of our time on the beach?
For Versatility…
One of the things I like to keep in mind while shopping for cover ups is to make sure they are versatile. It’s great to be able to take one away on vacation and have it double up as an outfit. Wouldn’t you be happy knowing that your cover up could take you from the beach to dinner with the change of your swimsuit.
A couple of my picks for this look…
Tory Burch Patchwork Dress
This Tory Burch Patchwork Dress-is so pretty and you can leave on the slides, take off the swimsuit and head to a nice dinner.
Blue Boheme from Vagabond Apparel, North Palm Beach
This piece by Blue Boheme from Vagabond Apparel, North Palm Beach is so versatile because it comes with its’ own slip. Throw it on with flip flops and your swimsuit and you can walk through any hotel lobby. Add the slip and a pair of platforms and you’re off to dinner!
You may even have a casual dress in your closet that could double up as a cover up. Be sure to take a look. I am all about shopping your closet!
For style…
You may be heading away on a romantic getaway with your sweetie. Sandcastle building won’t be on the agenda, so you may just choose to go for style. If this is the case you may also want to coordinate your swimsuit with your coverup. White on white is always pretty and colorful patterned tunics over bright swimsuits say “Yay, I’m on vacay!”
Some of my favorite picks for style are…
I always love Johnny Was pieces for vacation. They are light and airy and have a great boho vibe that screams relax! This Clarisse Long Kaftan is a combo of silk and cotton and has such a dramatic look. I think it looks romantic. Do you?
Trina Turk Sarong…love all the colors!
A sarong or pareo is a great choice for a stylish look. Everything But Water has the best selection of sarongs that I have seen. I love this Trina Turk Mosaic Pareo because it has every color under the sun. Sarongs can be worn so many different ways and are perfect for beach walks! It can also be folded over and worn as a short pareo.
I love the cut on this number but it’s the coloration that sold me! You don’t have to worry about someone not finding you on the beach to bring you that cocktail!
For Ease of Wearability…
Or, you may just go for ease of wearability because you’ll be lugging beach toys, sand chairs, towels/blankets and coolers!
Some of my easy cover up choices are…
If you’re headed to the beach with lots of gear you’ll want something easy and cool. I love tunics for this purpose! This Tory Burch Cotton Voile Boatneck Cover Up is simple, easy to move in and requires little effort.
Another tunic style cover up from Vagabond Apparel, North Palm Beach is this lightweight, sheer tee fabric from Pitusa.
Isn’t the back detail cute!?
There are so many variations to this style, sleeveless, short or long too! Check out the back detail!
I love the simplicity of this Le Tarte Luxe Long Beach Shirt. I can also see it over shorts or skinny jeans at another time. For now it’s effortless style for a day at the beach. It also comes in a short version if you would rather not have the length.
Whatever the scenario, there are lots of great options to choose from! First decide the look you’re going for and then make your plan!
Happy relaxing and don’t forget the sunscreen!
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