When summer rolls around, we otfen reach for a t-shirt as a beach cover-up. Here are just a couple things to try when you hit the beach, so you can look trendy, stylish, and sexy all in one.
Why a lovely tunic? It's far from a tee, because it often has a button placket, sleeve details, or a collar, and you can find ones with self drawstring ties to add shape to your outfit. Instead of a jersey t-shirt, you'll find that 100% cotton feels cooler and lighter against the skin, and dries much faster as well. For a bonus, get a tunic with pocket to store your sunglasses and a stick of SPF 30!
Is throwing on a maxi dress any more difficult than putting on a t-shirt dress? No way. If you have heavier legs or crave all-over protection from the sun, a tiered maxi dress is the way to go, without a doubt. Get one with tie straps for an easy beach on-off that will keep you from wriggling away on the sand or under your cabana.
It's hot, and you don't have any cover to change on the beach. You're wearing shorts. So awkward! If this is why you choose t-shirt dresses, here's a much more stylish option that operates under the same principle: it buttons all the way open to keep you from having to pull it over your head, plus it has tie straps that can easily get undone for changing. It's a "shirtdress," not just a shirt, and it's a very practical option.
You knew I'd try to sneak that in here somewhere! Caftans have a great luxe vibe, and they are no more irritating to wear than a big t-shirt. The more exotic shape works well with a big straw hat, and if you get one with a waist tie, nobody will be calling this a muumuu.
5. Sarongs
The all-mighty sarong still reigns supreme! They come in a variety of different colors and sizes, and they can easily be worn as a skirt beneath a crisp white button-down shirt with a little waist definition. How summery is that?
