I have a new goal, and that goal is to take more photos of the outfits I pack for my tropical holiday [1] — not just the bikinis [2]. Listen, I totally get wanting to master that perfect swimsuit shot on the sand in front of the sunset at golden hour. That's the pic I go for nine times out of 10. But how psyched am I to wear that new slip dress and those embellished slides out to dinner when beach time is over? Very psyched. So why aren't I sharing these looks with my followers instead?
I spent time browsing through the feeds of celebrities, editors, and bloggers with an eye for style, and it seems like we're all on the same page. It's true that most women are concerned with showing off the new maillots they invested in [3] as they prepared for the season, rather than their cute maxis [4].
But, I have to say that when I do spot a romantic slip dress sans shoes, that makes me stop in my tracks. I appreciate the smartly paired caftans and ruffled high-waist bottoms. I like it when beach ensembles are taken to the next level, and I want to inspire us all to really go there. So, the next time you set out for the day set on capturing your suit, think about layering on these cover-ups to make all the difference. I highly doubt you'll regret it.
A Floral Sleeveless Dress With Woven Mules
A Romantic Neutral-Toned Dress With Feminine Ruffles and Sculptural Earrings
A Jersey Co-Ord Skirt Set
A Tie-Dye Cover-Up With Aviators and a Fedora
A Graphic Print Short Set With Wicker Slides and a Matching Cap
A Ruffled Crop Top With High-Waisted, Lightweight Pants
A Plunging Swimsuit That Doubles as a Bodysuit With Your Go-To Cutoffs
A Black Muscle Tee With Acid Dyed Cutoff Shorts
An Oversize Shirt With Printed Palazzo Pants and Hoops
A Polka-Dot Midi Dress With a Single Pendant and Black Sandals
A White Bardot-Style Dress With a Breezy Slit and Matching Sunglasses
A Tank, Animal Print Skirt, and Tied-Up Button-Down
A Knotted Button Shirt With Cutoffs and a Woven Tote Bag
An Embroidered Caftan With Seashell Pins
A Little Printed Slip With Delicate Jewellery
A Crochet Dress With Metallic Sandals and a Straw Bag
Linen Pants, a Black Fitted Tank, and a Printed Head Scarf
A Printed Cotton Bralette With White Tie-Waist Pants
A Long White Maxi Dress With Rose Gold Slides
A Plaid Minidress With Fruit Earrings and Retro Red Sunglasses
A Breezy Embroidered Duster Left Undone
A Bright Striped Set Over Your Bikini With a Straw Hat
A White Crop Top, Red Denim, and Tinted Aviators
A Black Silk Slip With Large Mirrored Lenses
A Cutout Linen Jumpsuit With a Woven Hat
A Bandeau Bikini Top With Drop Earrings, a Checked Wrap Skirt, and Wedges
An Eyelet Shirt Over a Swim Top With Denim Shorts and Block-Heel Sandals
A Striped Knit and Layered Jewellery Over a Ruffled Bottom
A Swingy Fringed Halter Dress With Hoop Earrings
A Romantic Sheer White Maxi Dress With No Shoes
An Animal Print Dress With a Simple Slit
A One-Shoulder Wrap Dress With Gladiator Sandals
A Graphic Print Tasseled Beach Dress With Poufy Sleeves
A Polka-Dot Bodysuit or Swimsuit Under Biker Shorts With White Slides
A Checked Wrap Skirt, Sun Hat, and Embellished Slides
A Floral Bandeau and Short Set With Shell Jewellery
Crochet Pants That Are the Colour of Sand
A Leopard Print Silk Dress, Because Why Not?
A Fun Festive Maxi Dress With Platform Sandals
An Ocean-Blue Minidress With Ruching and Ribbing
A Bishop-Sleeved Minidress With a Straw Statement Bag
A Shirtdress With a Long Scarf Under a Fedora
A Red Cold Shoulder Dress With Tie Sleeves That Blow in the Wind
A Leopard Silk Skirt, White Spaghetti Strap Tank, and Cat Eye Sunglasses
A Printed Button-Front Dress With Sunglasses and a Baseball Cap
A Leopard Slip With Earrings and Flip-Flops
Linen Separates in Neutral-Toned Colours
A Linen Shirt With Sheer Beach Pants and a Square Bag
A Colorblock Tank Dress With a Pearl Choker
