Get a Head Start on Summer With These 9 Stand Out Cover-Ups

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Brooke Ely Danielson
Apr 12, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

You know summer is rapidly approaching when a big wave of nostalgia washes over you, and all you can think of is the coconut-tinged smell of sunscreen and salty ocean breeze. Feeling impatient? Fill the time between now and Memorial day weekend getting beach-ready—starting with the hunt for an incredible cover-up. 

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Whether a dress or pareo, this outer layer completely complements your beach look, and goes from morning to night with a few strategic styling tweaks. (Pro tip: Tie a simple sarong up over your neck for extra coverage before a fruity drink run.) Below, we've gathered 9 of our favorite options out there this season. Scroll down to shop!

 

 

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A dress that goes beyond the beach

Topshop $52 SHOP NOW
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A relaxed South American-inspired kaftan

Lemlem $395 SHOP NOW
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A glamorous crepe de chine cover-up

Ariana Degreas $1,005 SHOP NOW
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A dress to take you from the beach to the beach bar

March 11 $1,470 SHOP NOW
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A floral mini to throw over a simple string bikini

Miguelina $315 SHOP NOW
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A cheerful pareo in a sunflower motif

Dolce & Gabbana $455 SHOP NOW
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A leopard print option that walks on the wild side

H&M $13 SHOP NOW
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A floaty peasant design that's even better with a straw bag

Anjuna $416 SHOP NOW
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A cotton-blend scarf you'll live in all summer long

Diane von Furstenberg $178 SHOP NOW

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