If you're the type to think about what bathing suit you'll wear in the pool versus the ocean versus the styles you exclusively designate for sunbathing, it's safe to say you're a swimwear [1] enthusiast, which means a bathing suit outfit is totally up your alley for holidays [2], beach weekends, and days by the pool.
Whether you're here for a high-waist two-piece, minimal one-piece [3], or itsy-bitsy, teeny weenie, mind-bogglingly small bikini (do you), bathing suit-centric outfits are perfect for tropical getaways, yes, but also for music festivals, clambakes, barbecues, backyard hangs, and pool parties (especially those where the invite instructs you to "bring a swimsuit!" but really you're wondering how many adults are actually getting in the pool . . . because no one wants to be the only girl at the party in a body-baring bikini and see-through coverup). But we digress.
Moral of the story, bathing suit outfits are great! And a savvy way to get more wear out of your swimwear (yep, even on occasions where you have zero intentions of taking a dip). Basically, they're the kind of looks that feature swimwear [4] but incorporate versatile pieces you'd otherwise wear IRL. Think button-down cotton dresses you can wear to work or open over a one-piece. Or white jeans you can style with a linen blazer and heels as easily as you could sporty sandals and a shirt half-buttoned to reveal a peek of a bikini top. Sounds fun, right?
If you're up for thinking beyond sarongs, tunics, and kaftans over your swimwear, ahead, we've assembled four bathing suit outfits to try this summer, including stylish go-between pieces from the POPSUGAR at Kohl's collection [5] — a nuanced approach to Summer suiting, if you will.
POPSUGAR Paperbag-Waist Shorts
POPSUGAR Paperbag-Waist Shorts [6] ($33, originally $44)
Marysia Palm Springs Scalloped Lace-Up Printed Stretch-Crepe Swimsuit
Marysia Palm Springs Scalloped Lace-Up Printed Stretch-Crepe Swimsuit [7] ($365)
Emme Parsons Susan Ankle Tie Sandal
Emme Parsons Susan Ankle Tie Sandal [8] ($395)
Pamela Munson Caroline Crossbody Bag
Pamela Munson Caroline Crossbody Bag [9] ($350)
Krewe Earhart Blinker 24K Titanium + Matte Oyster Sunglasses
Krewe Earhart Blinker 24K Titanium + Matte Oyster Sunglasses [10] ($375)
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress [11] ($45, originally $60)
Onia Sandra Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit
Onia Sandra Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit [12] ($195)
Faithful The Brand Cornelia Bag
Faithful The Brand Cornelia Bag [13] ($159)
Soludos Wedge Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal
Soludos Wedge Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal [14] ($95)
Gucci Square-Frame Acetate and Metal Sunglasses
Gucci Square-Frame Acetate and Metal Sunglasses [15] ($327)
POPSUGAR High-Waisted Kick Flare Jeans
POPSUGAR High-Waisted Kick Flare Jeans [16] ($37, originally $50)
Rejina Pyo Mila Printed Cotton-Blend Shirt
Rejina Pyo Mila Printed Cotton-Blend Shirt [17] ($430)
Galamaar Simone Retro Top
Galamaar Simone Retro Top [18] ($159)
Vince Parks Sandals
Vince Parks Sandals [19] ($195)
Urban Outfitters Julie Woven Hand Bag
Urban Outfitters Julie Woven Hand Bag [20] ($59)
Zimmermann Veneto Scoop Tie Bikini
Zimmermann Veneto Scoop Tie Bikini [21] ($235)
POPSUGAR Button-Front Denim Mini Skirt
POPSUGAR Button-Front Denim Mini Skirt [22] ($37, originally $50)
Tory Burch Patos Disk Sandal
Tory Burch Patos Disk Sandal [23] ($248)
Alienina Woven Market Tote
Alienina Woven Market Tote [24] ($196)
Sill Unisex Square Sunglasses
Sill Unisex Square Sunglasses [25] ($150)