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May 16, 2023

The Best Swimsuit Cover

As someone who tosses a t-shirt on top of my two piece, I decided it was time

As someone who tosses a t-shirt on top of my two piece, I decided it was time to level up my pool-side style this year! I window-shopped all over the world wide web to find swimsuit cover-ups that are mature, chic, and totally on-trend. From crochet sets to button down shirt dresses, here are the 25 swimsuit cover-ups I would happily wear all summer long!

The stretchy, gauzy material on this bathing suit coverup is so light and simple. Throw it over your suit to grab a post-swim glass of rosé!

This blue and white striped cover-up is classic coastal chic. The little fringe on the bottom adds enough detail without detracting from the overall look.

Your coastal grandmother would be oh-so proud of this linen-cotton blend cover-up. It's light, airy, and crisp for all your breezy beach days.

You'll be pretty in pink with the Lightspun Cover-Up Mini Shirtdress from Madewell. I love how this isn't quite a short sleeve or a long sleeve, giving it a modern gen-z feel.

The embroidery on this buttondown cover-up is everything, elevating your vacation style without being too flashy.

I just bought this crochet cover-up from Target, and it's so adorable. It's a nice, cheeky way to throw something on and still show a little skin. ;)

Sticking with the crochet style, this sheer maxi is a more mature take on the trend.

Flowers are always more fun, IMO! This crochet cover-up has a quality-looking weave, bold colors, and an unfortunately higher price tag. Definitely planning to save up for this one!

Mesh isn't exactly crochet, but it'll do. Simplicity is elegance with this cover-up dress from Anthropologie!

I love a square neckline, and this crochet bathing suit cover-up is no exception to that. So cute!

You had us at "Fauxchet." Aside from a fun pun, this takes that same cute crochet pattern from the cover-up dress and puts it in robe form. Nice!

Again, mesh is mostly like crochet, right? The t-shirt mini dress from Target is sleek, simple, and a tad playful.

All the beach vibes should be laid back, and this slouchy sundress is perfect for that!

Mykonos is in the name, so you know this cover-up is vacay-ready. It's casual enough for a stroll by the sea, but cute enough to toss on for an outdoor dinner!

This no-frills dress is a perfect cover-up for the person who doesn't wanna overthink it too much.

Pom-poms aren't just for cheerleaders anymore! Evidently, they're for adorable caftan cover-ups, too!

If you thought I was done with crochet, you thought wrong. This is one trend I honestly can't get enough of, especially with this shorts + hoodie duo!

Add a dash of color to your cover-ups this year with this set from Madewell. I love the dainty cutout details and the sunshine yellow hue!

Gauzy material is a great choice for hot summer days, and this set from Gap proves it. The cool girl vibes of this 'fit easily go from sea to shore.

Wanna feel free and breezy like Daisy Jones? This '70's tie top and high-waisted pants are the perfect option!

I'm obsessed with this pastel green sarong! Something about this whole look screams quiet luxury...or whispers it? You get the point.

Simple, sweet, and to the point — this sarong is great to pack for when you just wanna throw something on that goes with anything.

Farm Rio has the most fun patterns, featuring bold and beautiful colors, so I'm not surprised they pulled out all the stops with this sarong. Catch me wearing this with a piña colada in-hand!

This sweet little skirt is flirty and fun! I would totally toss it on for my pre-beach brunch!

You can still make the whole place shimmer while you're having fun in the sun this summer!

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Haley Sprankle is B+C's Content Editor, leading coverage across pop culture, beauty, style, home, and beyond. You can find her previous work at WIRED, Wirecutter, and VH1. Outside of work, she's probably drinking a dirty martini, walking her french bulldogs, or quoting School of Rock somewhere.