Sometimes what’s more important than the bathing suit, is the cover up you’ll wear over it! As much as we love to shed the layers and swim, a flattering and fashionable cover up is a necessity for getting to and from your summer destination and doing it in style. No worries – we got you covered. From figure enhancing silhouettes and flowy light fabrics, these cover ups will keep you cool and feeling so confident to get out and socialize by the pool or grab drinks at your local beach dive bar. Take it on vacation for an effortless everyday outfit when the heat is too much to bear. Here are our top 12 figure flattering and oh so fashionable beach cover ups! Shop the looks here!

Turn a poolside walk into more of a sashay in the swingy tiers of this jacquard-woven cotton dress with embroidery that elevates it beyond its cover-up duties.

A plunging surplice bodice and slit skirt make this cover-up maxi look perfectly breezy and laid-back as you head to the beach.

Wrap up in a blouson caftan with drapey dolman sleeves, an elastic/drawstring waist and metallic stripes that will get noticed as you saunter down the beach.

Fun in the sun gets instantly ramped up when you choose a cover-up dress that’s brightly colored and popped with pompoms racing down the sides.

Get an effortless look in this billowy maxi dress topped with thin spaghetti straps and a deep V-back that shows off just the right amount of skin.

An airy linen blend lightens the look of this breezy cover-up dress, sashed at the waist and tailored with slit sleeves to show-off sun-kissed shoulders.

A plunging surplice bodice and slit skirt make this cover-up maxi look perfectly breezy and laid-back as you head to the beach.

A strapless silhouette and adjustable waist tie make this wide-leg jumpsuit the perfect choice for covering up whether at the beach or lounging poolside.

Lightweight linen makes for breezy beachside days in a billowy cover-up shirtdress styled with a tie waist and roll-tab cuffs.

An airy linen blend lightens the look of this breezy cover-up dress featuring modern balloon sleeves and decorative embroidered eyelet trims.

A classic menswear-inspired shirt is given a modern upgrade with a chambray stripe pattern, back peplum detail and fringed hemline.

An abstract print and tassel ties bring beach-ready appeal to a lightweight cover-up dress that’s the perfect choice after a day in the water.

Gradient blue hues bring oceanic effervescence to a breezy slipdress that’s the perfect cover-up after a day in the water.