Bathing Suit Coverups

Summer's (still) here, which means there's still lots of days spent by the water, be it pool or beach. With so many options, it's hard to find a coverup to wear waterside. Purchasing one or two cover-ups a year should leave you with enough options (it depends how often you wear them, and how often you like to rewear the same one), since they generally last at least a few years; depending what climate you live in, you're probably only wearing your coverup 2-3 months of the year. A lot of swimwear goes on sale this time of year, because fall items are already coming into stores, so if you like to save, and stock up for let's say your winter vacay, now is the perfect time to invest in some great cover ups.

Also, you can wear day-to-day items as cover-ups, such as shorts and a tank or a sundress that you aren't worried about getting wet with chlorine or salt water. You probably want to stick to basic, solid colour coverups that will match with most of your bathing suits, so you can get the most wear out of them. But with all the beautiful summer colours and patterns available, it can be hard to resist! I know when I go to the water, I tend not to accessorize a lot, but I end up feeling so plain and unexciting. The bold coloured and printed pieces can also help spiff up your pool or beach look, because it makes you feel like you're missing less in your outfit.

1. Beach Pants: Vitamin A

2. Tunic: Melissa Odabash

3. Sarong: 1 World Sarongs

4. Kimono: Monki

5. Collared Dress: Equipment

6. Lace Coverup: 6 Shore Road