A swimsuit cover up in this collection is built to go on over a suit and stay on: lightweight cotton, breathable knit, and sheer tulle options that work from the sand straight into town. Several styles include UV protection for extra coverage during peak sun hours.
From the Water to Wherever's Next
A cotton cover up in black or white works as a simple throw-on piece, a knit style in a trendier cut suits anyone who wants more shape than a basic tunic, and a UV-protective option adds coverage for long days at the pool. A sheer tulle piece or a nylon shirt-style cover up offers a lighter, dressier alternative for evening by the water.
- Cotton and knit styles for everyday beach days
- UV-protective options for extended sun exposure
- Sheer tulle and nylon shirt-style pieces for evening
Choosing the Right One for Your Day
The right choice depends on where the day is headed. For a straight beach or pool day, a lightweight cotton or knit style that layers on wet skin without clinging is the easier choice, while a sheer tulle or nylon shirt-style piece looks more finished for a poolside lunch or an evening walk into town. Fit matters too: sitting close through the shoulders but flowing below the waist reads better in photos than something either too tight or shapeless throughout.
If sun exposure is a concern, a more tightly woven fabric naturally blocks more than a sheer or loosely knit one, so pick coverage based on how long you'll actually be in direct sun.
Common Questions
- How should a swimsuit cover up fit? A relaxed fit through the body works best, snug enough at the shoulders to stay in place but loose enough to move freely over a swimsuit.
- What is a swimsuit cover up exactly? It's a lightweight piece, from a simple tunic to a dress or shirt-style layer, meant to go on over swimwear for coverage between the water and wherever you're headed next.
- Does a cover up protect from the sun? It adds a layer of shade over bare skin, though the level of protection depends on the fabric weight and how tightly it's woven.
Pair it with the rest of a warm-weather wardrobe in Hippie Clothes for Women or browse all of Hippie Clothing.
