Beach cover-ups can include pretty sundresses, comfy playsuits, and simple kimonos that you can throw on over your beachwear, swimsuit, or bikini. They are multi-functional, and are a must-have for any holiday wardrobe.
The great thing about cover-ups is that most of them can be worn at home too, whether it’s for a walk on the beach, a BBQ in your garden, or a lunch trip with the girls.
Investing in a couple of key pieces, which can be worn year after year, is a great way to make sure your wardrobe has summer-ready clothing.
Here are 12 of our favourite beach cover-ups from the high street:
1. New Look – Black Tropical Print Beach Playsuit, £12.99
This bold print is eye-catching and this playsuit’s style is flattering for a range of body shapes. With gorgeous back detailing, and a wrap-around front, this piece is a steal for less than £15.
2. River Island – Black Floral Cold Shoulder Wrap Beach Dress, £28
Beach cover-ups don’t have to be shapeless and sheer, this floral print beach dress has on-trend cold shoulder detail, with a flattering wrap front and frill hem. Perfect teamed with flats or heels, this dress can take you from day to night.
3. Boohoo – Aurelia Tie Front Tropical Print Skater Dress, £20
This bright and bold floral printed skater dress is super complimentary and offers just the right amount of cover-up with the perfect breezy style to stay cool in warmer weather.
4. Quiz – Green Frill Side Kimono, £16.99
5. Quiz – Navy and Coral Flower Print Kimono, £14.99
6. Quiz – Blue Satin Floral Print Kimono Jacket, £29.99
Quiz are winning the kimono wars this season! Kimono styles are a great option for holiday, available in a wide range of styles, prints, and colours – they can be more structured like this blue satin kimono jacket, or more loose and casual like this navy and coral floral print. We love this frill sided kimono that shakes up the standard shape, and the best bit is all of these affordable options can easily be worn at home with shorts or jeans.
7. River Island – Copper Caroline Flack Jacquard Kimono, £55
This is one of the pricier options, but we couldn’t resist including it. A stunning kimono from the Caroline Flack range for River Island, it’s a lush jacquard print with flowing sleeves and side splits, and a tie waist detail to add shape to the full length style.
8. New Look – Cream Lace Longline Kimono, £24.99
Also available in black, this lace kimono is longline with half-length sleeves and sheer detailing making it the perfect option to throw on over your bathing suit, bikini, or a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. It can be dressed down during the day, or worn over a dress in the evening.
9. H&M – A-Line Jersey Dress, £8.99
This a-line style is loose and comfortable for every-day wear, whether you’re lounging by the pool, grabbing a bite at a café, or taking in some sights while doing some shopping. Versatile fashion at a great price.
10. River Island – Cream Oversized Tassel Beach Cover Up, £38
If you prefer something over-sized to wear over your swimwear, check out this light and bright sleeveless cover-up with tassel detailing. Perfect with a pair of shorts and some flip flops.
11. Boohoo – Melanie Kimono Sleeve Playsuit, £18
This stunning playsuit with kimono sleeve detailing is less than £20, and is the perfect outfit to wear over swimwear for during the day, or dressed up with a pair of heels in the evening, making it two outfits in one!
12. H&M – Patterned Kaftan, £8.99
Coming in at under ten pounds, this kaftan is available in three prints, but this black and white geometric style is our favourite.
