These Polished Cover-Ups Will Elevate Your Swimwear

Savannah Sitton
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Congrats, you've made it to August, and the sweltering month calls for your best heat-conscious clothing to pair with your swimwear.

The quickest trick to looking put-together while lounging poolside is to throw on a cover-up. And there are many routes you can go: a caftan, a crochet dress, a coordinating set. Yes, an oversized T-shirt or sweatshirt will do the trick but these more elevated options will help you feel more presentable on, say, a memorable vacation or at a party, without feeling bogged down by too many layers after a day in the sun.

We've compiled five key cover-up styles that we wish we were wearing on the coast right now. Shop them all below.

Caftans

<p>Diarrablu Cabana Kimono, $105, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-s5zK6hvcpCb8FbujTCg0A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a></p>

Diarrablu Cabana Kimono, $105, available here

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Dresses

<p>Matteau Voluminous Tiered Sundress, $590, <a href="https://matteau-store.com/en-us/collections/new-arrivals/products/voluminous-tiered-sundress-burgundy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a></p>

Matteau Voluminous Tiered Sundress, $590, available here

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Knits

<p>Nia Thomas Penelope Polo Dress, <s>$725</s> $508, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+N5ymsusyrh06vE1t-2NIzw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a></p>

Nia Thomas Penelope Polo Dress, $725 $508, available here

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Shirts and Sets

<p>Left On Friday Getaway Button Down, $130, <a href="https://leftonfriday.com/products/getaway-button-down-tidal-stripe-wild" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a></p>

Left On Friday Getaway Button Down, $130, available here

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Pareo Skirts and Sarongs

<p>Scanlan Theodore Italian Floral Sarong Skirt, <s>$600</s> $400, <a href="https://www.scanlantheodore.com/us/products/italian-floral-sarong-skirt-sand" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a></p>

Scanlan Theodore Italian Floral Sarong Skirt, $600 $400, available here

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