Beach and poolside style is about more than just the swimwear – the best beach cover-ups can have you looking super chic while also being prepared for the (hopefully) hot weather and potential of getting wet in the sea or pool.
Where once we might have slung on a baggy T-shirt or sarong to keep ourselves covered on the beach, there are so many choices on the high street nowadays – from jumpsuits and playsuits, to kaftans and loose flowy trousers. But even if you’re still in favour of a stylish sarong (we know we are), they’ve had a major upgrade over the years so the variety has never been better.
Whether it’s a sun behind the clouds moment, a spontaneous walk along the promenade, or something to throw on as you head to the beach bar, any one of these fabulous finds will have you covered (pun well and truly intended).
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The best beach cover-ups
Linen tunic dress, £45.99, ZARA
Monochrome Spot Cover Up Trousers, £14, TU at Sainsbury’s
Black Lace Mini Beach Dress, £59, Mint Velvet
Beach jumpsuit, £45, Bravissimo
Heatwave tile maxi chiffon kimono multi, £45, Accessorize
Neela fringed cotton-blend jacquard pareo, £175, Lemlem, Net-A-Porter
Mini Tiered Beach Dress, £15, M&S
Printed sarong skirt, £29.99, ZARA
Puff-sleeved beach dress, £24.99, H&M
Della Tie Dye Sarong Scarf, £39, Mint Velvet
Red Jersey Bandeau Playsuit, £9.99, New Look
Hailey skirt, £40, White Stuff
Cate Broderie Cover Up, £75, Hush
Seafolly oversized tasseled cotton-gauze coverup, £26 (was £44), The Outnet
Poolside Fauxchet Sweater Midi Skirt, £58, Free People
Guadalupe Short Tunic, £75, Aspiga
Catelynn Shorts Cover Up, £24.95, Joules
Beach shirt co ord in rust glitter, £30, ASOS
Ted Baker Solia sunburst leaf-pattern cotton sarong, £50, Selfridges
Sunday Stroll Jumper, £68, Free People
Wrap wave print midi skirt blue, £45, Monsoon
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