Last updated: February 2022
The secret to a flawless beach wardrobe? A stylish, versatile cover up taking you seamlessly from beach to bar to beyond. Here, we have your edit of 31 curated cover ups ranging from gauzy kaftans and glamorous kimonos to easy slip dresses and tropical tunics. And whether you’re ready to splurge or are ballin’ on a budget, we’ve got you.
Need some inspiration on where to don your new floaty frocks? Whether you’re looking to island hop, catch up on resort R&R or simply beach bum, we’ve got some ideas there too.
Now keep calm, carry on and cover up with our Lama List: the best beach cover ups to wear right now.
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The Look: Trés Chic Tunics
Lauren Ralph Lauren One Shoulder Midnight Tropical Tunic in Multi, was $98.00 –> now $73.50
Cabana Life Sun Protective UPF 50+ Cayman Embroidered Cover Up, $118.00
Maxine Cover Up Tunic in White, was $42.00 –> now $31.50
Sunshine Tienda Off-the-Shoulder Beach Dress in Rainbow, was $92.00 –> now $73.60
La Blanca Island Fare V-Neck Tunic in Black, was $103.00 –> now $77.25
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The Look: Robe Babe
Pink Queen Long Sleeve Flowy Tie-Front Robe Cover Up in Dark Green Tropical Print, $28.99
Maaji Peony Lotus Kimono in Peony Floral Print, $90.78
Coco Reef Contours Composition Beryl Wrap Cover Up Kimono in Black, was $142.00 –> now $85.20
Luna Cara Swim Maisie Duster, $180.00
ASOS DESIGN Belted Beach Kimono in Tile Print, was $45.00 –> now $36.00
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The Look: Knit Wit
Jodimitty Crochet Cover Up in White, $23.99
Vince Camuto Crochet Lace Cover Up in Safari Green, was $162.00 –> now $145.80
CUPSHE Women’s Cover Up in Multicolor Stripe, $27.99
L*Space Topanga Sweater Knit Cover-Up in Black, $132.00
HARHAY Summer Cover Up in Multicolor 4, $16.99
CUPSHE Three-Quarter Sleeve Cover Up in White Crochet, $29.99
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The Look: Give ’em the Slip
VIX Paula Hermanny Brigite Detail Long Cover Up in Bamboo, $298.00
Tommy Bahama Art of Palms Cover Up Dress in Mare Navy, $148.00
L*Space Down The Line Cover Up in Cream, $139.00
Nap Relaxed Midi Dress in Pearl Pink, was $78.00 –> now $68.00
VIX Paula Hermanny Alice Short Chemise in Off White, $198.00
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The Look: Beach Basics
Dokotoo Casual Side Split Button Down Cover Up in Apricot, $27.99
Radio Fiji Virage Solid Sokally Romper in Lac Rose or White, was $72.00 –> now $28.99
Nap Long T-Shirt Dress in Magic Mint, $69.00
Wildfox Edelweiss Playsuit, was $118.00 –> now $47.20
L*Space Anita Cover Up in Amber, $99.00
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The Look: Kaftan Queen
Bsubseach Turkish Kaftan Long Cover Up in White 7, $26.99
Meerk Ibiza Button Front Kaftan in Stripe Print, was $345.00 –> now $267.99
Kaftko NAZAR/The Original Kaftan in Ultraviolet, $95.00
Bsubseach Turkish Kaftan Cover Up Maxi Dress in Colorful Striped, $27.99
Cherry Cat Beachwear Long Kaftan in Abstract Orange, $27.99