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21 Best Beach Cover-Ups To Pack On Your Next Holiday
As soon as I hit ‘book’ on a holiday, my next open tab is browsing the best swimwear brands. Not just for some new bikinis and one-piece swimsuits, but for the best beach cover-ups.
Regardless of destination, a chic pareo or crochet dress will never go amiss, particularly if you’re the type of person to go straight from sun lounger to beach club. It beats getting fully dressed in the stifling heat, and, if you’re anything like me, makes you feel like you’ve just stepped off a yacht in Saint Tropez. A girl can dream, right?
No longer just something to wear to keep the sun off – you’ve got the latest sunscreens for that, remember – 2026’s beach cover-ups are a decidedly stylish affair with boho co-ords, fishnet-look mesh, lightweight linen and tasselled/fringed options to choose from.
Instead of finding inspiration from a dry robe, if inspiration can be found (sorry, not sorry), look to Resortwear experts like Missoni, Johanna Ortiz, Pucci and Sara Cristina. They champion bright, bold colours and clashing patterns, though white will always complement a vacay tan nicely too. See me wearing two examples below for proof.
