You've got your bikini, found a flattering swimsuit, but what to wear to take you from the beach to lunch, or hotel to poolside? A handy beach cover-up that's as stylish as your swimwear, of course. From kaftans to playsuits, shirt dresses to maxis, we've hand-picked the best beach clothing for you to pack in your suitcase.
Best beach cover-ups
Ted Baker's rainbow stripe kaftan has a glamorous seventies vibe, and has a waist-tie for a more pulled together look.
Best beach cover-ups
If Angela Chase from My So Called Life ever hit the beach, we think she'd wear this 90s playsuit over her cossie.
£35, missselfridge.com
Best beach cover-ups
With tropical prints all over the catwalks, Matthew Williamson's jumpsuit is bang on trend. Styled with bright accessories and heels, it'll also take you from the beach to the bar.
£297, matchesfashion.com
Best beach cover-ups
This Mara Hoffman kimono-style kaftan will look great draped over a printed bikini or swimsuit - like this strapless number.
£375, net-a-porter.com
Best beach cover-ups
A gorgeous silk kaftan that doubles as an evening dress when you wear a slip dress underneath.
£75, foxandrose.com
Best beach cover-ups
Throw on this trapeze style Aztec print dress over a bikini for a fuss free and comfortable cover-up.
£7.99 hm.com
Best beach cover-ups
A 1920s style drop-waisted dress that will look chic paired with gold or silver flat sandals.
£25, asos.com
Best beach cover-ups
Miss Bikini's multi-coloured print tank dress will look great with sportier swimwear.
£219, beachflamingo.com
Best beach cover-ups
Work the tribal trend with DVF's bold monochrome print kaftan.
£112, my-wardrobe.com
Best beach cover-ups
A flattering jersey jumpsuit in this season's biggest print, paisley is a quick way to look pulled together by the pool.
£115, ingenuelondon.com
Best beach cover-ups
A longer take on the kaftan from Elizabeth Hurley Beach.
£375, harrods.com
Best beach cover-ups
This retro print pareo from Tallulah and Hope can be worn in a multitude of ways.
£185, selfridges.com
Best beach cover-ups
This free-flowing kaftan is effortlessly chic. Team with a pair of flat leather sandals for a bohemian look.
£180, matchesfashion.com
Best beach cover-ups
A cute take on the sarong, this Gottex beach skirt will look stylish over a one piece.
£135, harrods.com
Best beach cover-ups
We love the relaxed off-the-shoulder style of this French Connection smock dress
£46.99, surfdome.com
Best beach cover-ups
Who says cover-ups have to be kaftans and smock tops? This zig zag print shirt dress from Warehouse is perfect for the pool.
£30, warehouse.co.uk
Best beach cover-ups
With a slightly flared skirt, this simple stripe maxi dress is surprisingly flattering and won't crease up in your beach bag.
£15, izabellondon.com
Best beach cover-ups
A fringed tie-die t-shirt that's perfect for throwing on over a bikini.
£132, london-boutiques.com
Best beach cover-ups
With its bright patchwork print, Pacha's jumpsuit wouldn't look out of place on a Balearic beach.
£35, riverisland.com
Best beach cover-ups
A fruity kaftan that matches this lemon print bikini perfectly.
£16.99, newlook.com
Best beach cover-ups
Tommy Hilfiger's preppy nautical kaftan was made for a New England beach break.
£69.99, surfdome.com
Best beach cover-ups
A gorgeous chiffon beach dress in shocking cerise.
£180, foxandrose.com
Best beach cover-ups
Never Fully Dressed do a nice line in stylish chiffon shirts and dresses. We'd take this animal print one to the beach.
Best beach cover-ups
Slightly sheer and with this season's (unfortunately named) mullet hem, this paint splash dress is on our holiday wish list.
£28, topshop.com
Best beach cover-ups
A comfortable, sporty play suit from surfer girl brand Roxy.
£49.95, tikisurf.co.uk
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