10 Stylish Beach Cover-Ups And Accessories

10 Must-Have Beach Cover-Ups And Accessories

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Step up your swimwear game with tunics, hats, and sunglasses you'll feel gorgeous in.

Leaves Poncho Cover-Up
Landsend.com
Women's Regular Leaves Knit Cotton Jersey Poncho Cover-Up
Buy it: Landsend.com, $39.99


Flowy, floral, and flattering, this poncho-style cover-up protects you from the sun without looking like a giant potato sack. We like the navy tropical design and you'll like it's wash-and-wear fabric and adjustable drawstring waist.
Beaded Cover-Up
Macys.com
Dotti Cover Up, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Beaded Tunic
Buy it: Macys.com, $37.99


This tunic is basically the Little Black Dress of beachwear. A turquoise beaded neckline keeps this cover-up looking tres chic, while a roomy fit and soft material make it effortless to wear. Three-quarter sleeves provide plenty of sun protection when you're spending the day outdoors.
Handkerchief Tunic
LaneBryant.com
Indio Handkerchief Tunic by s4a
Buy it: Lanebryant.com, $33.60


The V-shaped hem provides a little more thigh coverage than your average cover-up, but this cheery coral tunic dress is still breezy enough to keep you cool. Pair with cute sandals for poolside outfit you'll be proud of.
Batik Hawaiian Sarong
Hawaiiansarong.com
Batik Flower Sarong Navy
Buy it: Hawaiiansarong.com, $15


Cover up to your liking—long skirt- or dress-style—once you know all the ways to tie a sarong! (Watch this video on how to tie a sarong in nine different ways—we like the long dress style at minute 4:25.) A subtle floral pattern adds a pop of color to make your beachwear interesting.
Black Crinkle Cotton Sarong
Sassysarongs.com
Crinkle Cotton Long Sarong in Basic Black
Buy it: Sassysarongs.com, $27.99

Versatile and extremely comfortable, this sarong comes with built-in ties and is made from crinkle cotton gauze. A must for beach vacations, this simple wrap will take you from beach to beachside cafe with a just a few adjustments.
Stripe Ribbon Sun Hat
Amazon.com
Sun N' Sand Crushable Stripe Ribbon Wide Brim Sun Hat 384
Buy it: Amazon.com, $24.95


Great for all-day wear, this jaunty striped hat works just as well when you're digging in the garden as at an afternoon barbecue party. It's also crushable, packable, and has a wide enough brim to shield your head and shoulders from the hot summer sun.
Contrast Stripe Straw Hat
Amazon.com
Sakkas Women's Contrast Stripe UPF 50+ Extra Wide Floppy Brim Straw Hat
Buy it: Amazon.com, $25.99


Though this floppy hat beckons for a lounge chair in glamorous Monte Carlo, you'll feel just as comfortable wearing it at the neighborhood pool. Made from 100% natural straw and sporting a hidden inner sweatband, this wide-brimmed beauty spells summer through and through.
Damask Print Visor
Amazon.com
Glove It Nantucket Visor
Buy it: Amazon.com, $16.95


Whether your sport is golf, tennis, or even softball, this visor is a super cute option for active women. Make the fit perfect with an easy-to-use adjustable coil and keep the sun out of your eyes with its wide brim.
Sleek Sunglasses
Zappos.com
Steve Madden S5519
Buy it: Zappos.com, $40


Forty dollars may sound a little steep for sunglasses, but these sleek, rose-gold shades will pay you back in style. Adjustable nose pads ensure a comfy fit and they're lightweight to boot!
Oversize Shades
Worldofwatches.com
Lacoste Women's Sophie Sunglasses
Buy it: Worldofwatches.com, $49.99


Oversize sunglasses aren't just for celebrities and spies! Treat yourself to these designer frames and you'll look like a million bucks all summer long.

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