You’ve found your style unicorn—that perfect swimsuit you feel very confident and comfortable wearing— is packed and ready for your beach getaway! But as you skim through your wardrobe, you realize your go-to coverup isn’t quite cutting it anymore. Maybe it’s looking a little tired, or it just doesn’t look great with your new swimsuit. Sound familiar…? This is the perfect excuse to level up your beach look! In this post, we’re sharing chic, sophisticated coverups that will effortlessly elevate your swimsuits—and even your off-beach outfits.
If you want the details on all of the swimsuits I’m wearing underneath these coverups, make sure you check out this post next!
Beach Coverup Outfits
#1 | Palmacea Crochet Tank & Pants
Erin took this adorable crochet set by Palacea with her on a recent trip to Honduras. Aside from the gorgeous crochet pattern, Erin shared that the highlight of the set for her is the length of the pants. She’s 5’4” and they are the perfect length…they don’t drag on the ground and she can wear them with flat sandals. If you’re taller, they will have more of a cropped fit, but that’s still a really cool and chic look.
With coverups, there are so many cute crochet dresses and different styles of tops. But then you’re relegated to specific types of swimsuits that you can wear underneath them. So Erin tends to gravitate more toward either a coverup pant or a coverup shirt. She loves that she has the option with this set to do both the top and the pants. OR just pants!
The top has side ties, and is very loose-fitting, cropped, and comfortable. The pants have tiny pockets (that you likely won’t use), a high-rise, and an elastic waist. Erin styled the set with a black bikini, a black raffia beach tote, simple black sandals, a wide-brim striped hat, and some glam oversized sunnies.
#2 | Seven Wonders White Maxi Dress
Here’s another coverup Erin bought specifically for this trip by Seven Wonders. Erin saw it and just thought it was SO pretty! It’s not as versatile as some of the other coverups we’re featuring in this post. But it’s nice to have a coverup dress that you’re excited to wear. This one is open-knit, has long bell sleeves, and a chic high slit on the side. It’s giving Angelina Jolie at the Oscars vibes…anyone else remember the leg??
You’re more limited in terms of what you can wear underneath this dress. You can’t do a big ruffle swimsuit, but a low-profile, simple swimsuit will work! Throw on your beach sandals, sunglasses, and tote and you’re ready for the beach while looking so chic and glam!
#3 | Michael Stars Cotton Pants
Erin shared that these are probably her favorite pair of coverup pants ever! When styled with a chic one-piece, they help create the perfect glam, sophisticated beach look. You can see Erin wearing the coverup pants with two different one-piece swimsuits in the photos above. Both looks are super chic and stylish for any beach getaway.
These Michael Stars pants are made of a super lightweight gauzy cotton that make them incredibly comfortable, breathable, and perfect for travel (they take up virtually no space in your suitcase).
Erin shared that the pants were the perfect length on her when she tried them on at home, but the Honduras humidity added length. She’s planning to wash and dry them to see if they will shrink a bit. What’s nice about these pants is that you can just fold over the comfortable elastic waistband to make them shorter if you need to. An easy fix for the hemline issue!
Michael Stars Pants with Off-Shoulder Top
We wanted to show you one more way you can style these Michael Stars pants. If you’re headed to lunch, dinner, or spending the day exploring, swap your swimsuit for a cute top. Erin’s wearing a lightweight gauzy black off-shoulder top by Bobi. Style the look with some sandals, a cute bag, a hat, and sunglasses, and you have a super chic vacation outfit!
#4 | Black Shorts & Button-Down Shirt Set
If you prefer shorts over pants, you’ll love this coverup set! Erin’s wearing a pair of super lightweight gauzy shorts and a matching button-down shirt. The lovely thing about both of these pieces is that you can wear them with other pieces you’re packing for your trip as well. You can wear the shorts with a tee and sneakers for a day of exploring or throw on the button-down with denim shorts and sandals for a casual lunch. Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to beach packing.
#5 | 9seed Maxi Dress Coverup
This is a really simple coverup dress by 9seed, but it’s a wonderful option to just throw on when you don’t want to think about what to wear. It’s a gauzy cotton material that flows and drapes so beautifully. It’s very lightweight, perfect for packing because it’s not going to take up too much space in your suitcase. This dress over a swimsuit is a very gorgeous, chic look for going from the beach to a restaurant for either lunch, dinner, or a drink.
Which of these beach coverup outfits was your favorite? Leave a comment below to let us know! And be sure to check out Erin’s epic Beach Capsule for all the pieces you REALLY need on your next beach trip.
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