Fashion 10 Creative Cover-Ups By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on May 23, 2011 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Derek Shook/Splash News, Courtesy Rebel Yell 10 Creative Cover-Ups 01 of 10 Sexy Tunic GSI Media, Courtesy Anya Hindmarch A deep-plunging neckline and chic three-quarter sleeves give this tunic versatile appeal—wear it on the beach, like Halle Berry, or over skinny jeans for a night out. Cotton kaftan, Anya Hindmarch, $288.75; my-wardrobe.com. 02 of 10 Maxi Kaftan Christopher Polk/Wireimage, Courtesy Lotta Stensson Go for all-out boho glam in a printed maxi, a la Kate Hudson. The light-as-air fabric channels Brigitte Bardot's Saint Tropez style. Silk dress, Lotta Stensson, $290; net-a-porter.com. 03 of 10 Classic Tunic Splash News, Courtesy Boden Show off toned legs in this sweet and classic cover-up. Take a cue from Jennifer Garner and choose a crisp white style that exudes effortless charm. Linen and cotton tunic, Boden, $88; bodenusa.com. 04 of 10 Denim Skirt Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com, Courtesy J.Crew A classic denim skirt offers nonchalant style and coverage for summer's teeny bikinis. Angie Harmon accented her color-bright purple bikini with a distressed, raw-edged style. Cotton skirt, J. Crew, $176; jcrew.com. 05 of 10 Neon Kaftan Derek Shook/Splash News, Courtesy Mara Hoffman Turn heads, and show off your killer tan, in on-trend neon. Busy Phillips chose this sheer and billowy number by Mara Hoffman to reveal a sexy hint of skin. Silk kaftan, Mara Hoffman, $310; net-a-porter.com. 06 of 10 Printed Tunic Clasos.com/Splash News, Courtesy J.Crew The vibrant print of this lightweight tunic turns a basic black bikini into a seaside statement. Cindy Crawford's long-sleeved style keeps her skin stylishly protected from the sun. Cotton tunic, J. Crew, $55; jcrew.com. 07 of 10 White Maxi Dress Splash News, Courtesy TopShop Nothing says summer like a classic white dress. Courteney Cox showed off her easy and elegant poolside style in a semi-sheer cotton maxi. Viscose dress, Topshop, $50; topshop.com. 08 of 10 Strapless Dress Splash News, Courtesy Juicy Instead of a classic sarong, try a strapless dress that can go from pool to party in an instant. A printed look like Kristin Davis' feels elegant and effortless. Cotton dress, Juicy Couture, $260; stylebop.com. 09 of 10 Short-Shorts Islandpaps/Splash News, Courtesy Old Navy Let your hard-earned bikini body shine in a pair of barely-there shorts. Gwyneth Paltrow pulls together a chic monochromatic look with a simple bandeau top and low-slung shorts. Cotton shorts, Old Navy, $12.50; oldnavy.com. 10 of 10 Oversize T-Shirt Derek Shook/Splash News, Courtesy Rebel Yell Channel surfer-girl style in an oversize printed T-shirt. For a playful touch, Vanessa Hudgens added a playful touch to her red two-piece with a vintage-style off-the-shoulder tee. Cotton t-shirt, Rebel Yell, $57; blacklabelboutique.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit