11 Clever Ways to Cover Up Your Swimsuit This Summer

So, you're planning on hitting the beach this summer—or maybe it's a pool you had in mind? Well, as much as we're in favor of showing off that new bathing suit, odds are you're going to want to be a little more clothed at some point throughout your day.

Enter: the bathing suit cover ups, a vague term that covers souvenir-shop pareos, diaphanous caftans, surfer-chick slouchy pants, and throw-'em-on dresses. Whatever you choose, comfort and ease should be top of mind—but beyond that, you're free to wear what you want: Try out a tropical print you'd otherwise avoid, go see-through in head-to-toe crochet, or find a romper you'd be just as happy to wear to brunch in the city. Ahead, shop 11 of our top picks.

1. Vilanyas Flowy Sleeves V-neck Beach Dresses, $27.7

2. Out From Under Convertible Cover-Up, $49

3. Fez Morning Light Kimono, $119

4. Bardot Stripe Button-Front beach dresses for women, $46

5. Bohemian cleo dress, $44

6. Pommed Beach Pants, $58

7. Delilah Dress, $163

8. Vero Cover Up in Dove, $202

9. Irene Lace Midi Dress, $98

10. Starry Blue Floral Long Overall Jumper, $186

11. Soleil Arrowhead Pareo sarong wrap, $88