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9 Stylish Bathing Suits Cover Ups I Love

I am not a water person. I don’t like being in a pool or the ocean. And yet, I spend my entire summer sitting next to one of them.

I call this “water -adjacent.”

I will happily sit on the beach or next to the pool for hours.

In fact, it’s my favorite thing to do in the summer. 

And while I do spend a good part of the season in a bathing suit, it’s my least favorite category of clothing, so I’m always on the hunt for a cute and stylist coverup.

I like a coverup to throw on going to and from the pool, for walking to the beach and grabbing drinks and lunch somewhere.

So I thought it would be helpful to share some of my favorites, a variety of styles available in a wide range of sizes all under $100 from Amazon, Tuckernuck, Anthropologie, Nordstrom and More.

Stylish Bathing Suits Cover Ups

Shirt Style Cover Up

I lived in this inexpensive cover up I bought on Amazon last summer.

I have it in white, black and just ordered the pink and navy.

It’s lightweight, drapes nicely away from the body, so it’s not clingy, and has a high low hem I love.

Available in a TON of colors in sizes in S – 3X. Currently priced at $27 with a 10% coupon.

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Shirt Style Cover Up

Amazon

$28.00

Cotton Shorts Set

I was grabbing a drink at the bar by our pool over Father’s Day weekend and saw a woman wearing this cotton set in white and she looked stunning.

I’m assuming she is also water-adjacent since her make up was flawless, her accessories on point and her hair was slicked back, but my goodness was I inspired.

It was hot so this lightweight fabric was perfect and while I wouldn’t wear this anywhere else, as a pool side bar outfit it’s a 10/10.

This set is 100% cotton, available in XS -XL in 26 colors for $36. I bought the white and black in medium.

Note this says “hand wash only” which I will absolutely not do.

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Cotton Set

Amazon

$36.98

Tassel Tie Neck Cover Up

I featured this Tuckernuck inspired tie neck cover up a few weeks ago and it was a big hit.

You know the deal, I’m a frequent Tuckernuck shopper but when I can find a similar, more affordable option I scoop it up. And this Amazon style is super similar to this one for a fraction of the price.

Available in sizes S – XXL in several prints for $27. I took the medium.

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Tassel Tie Neck Cover Up

Amazon

$26.99

Crochet Swim Cover Up

Another cute style I saw a lot of at the pool was simple slim cute crochet cover ups.

I like this one with a little sleeve, available in 19 colors for $35.99.

I ordered it in black, white and white with black trim. I like them specifically for the beach this summer.

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Crochet Swim Cover Up

Amazon

$35.99

Mini Carolina Caftan

My approach to Tuckernuck is to spend when something is extra special.

The following two options are lovely and honestly not terribly priced.

First their Carolina Caftan is gorgeous, with its windowpane pattern and inverted pleat detail. I have this in white and it’s my favorite.

Available in black and white in XS – XXXL for $78.

Also available in a long version here.

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Mini Carolina Caftan

Tuckernuck

$78.00

Katie Caftan

And you can’t go wrong with their Katie Caftan, trimmed in pom-poms in five color options also for $78.

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Katie Caftan

Tuckernuck

$78.00

The Kallie Flowy Tunic Dress

From Anthropologie, The Kallie Flowy Tunic Dress is a cotton option, in a range of pretty colors in standard, petite and plus sizes.

A long version is available here.

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The Kallie Flowy Tunic Dress

Anthropologie

$78.00

Tie Shoulder Cover-Up

Nordstrom as a great variety of options.

I adore this tie shoulder maxi cover up.

You extra glamorous with oversized earring and fun sandals.

Available in five colors ins XS – XL for $69.

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Tie Shoulder Cover-Up

Nordstrom

$69.00

Kaftan Cover Up

Finally, this kaftan style cover up from Banana Republic Factory looks high end and chic for only $66.

Available in four other color/pattern options in S/M and M/L.

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Kaftan Cover Up

Banana Republic Factory

$66.00
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Barbara Larson

Wednesday 19th of June 2024

I'm water adjacent as well and I love these ideas! I'm going to order the crocheted coverup

Amy

Tuesday 23rd of May 2023

I have a long torso and am struggling to find options in a one piece that come in long torso.

Megan Kristel

Saturday 27th of May 2023

J.Crew has long torso options that are fantastic.

Sandy

Friday 19th of May 2023

Thank for your wonderful post today!!! I too am not a water person and we have a pool. Last year I was in it twice. The grandchildren come often to swim and I do put on my bathing suit and enjoy my time watching them. I have found that Lands End bathing suits fit me well because I like to buy my suit by the cup size.

rez

Friday 19th of May 2023

Any cute coverups that provide sun protection? Coolibar and Land's End have some, but seems you can't get CUTE + SUN in one garment....