By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Propaganda we are definitely falling for: beach holidays, sunset pictures and cute beach cover-ups! Whether you’re heading to the sunny coast of Bali or the Maldives, you’ll want to look your best. These gorgeous cover-ups will help you on that mission. From classic oversized button-ups to sheer crochet pieces, look for rich textures, well-cut fabrics and eye-catching details and prints. Our suggestions will do double duty as beachwear and streetwear, and make for that picture-perfect holiday Instagram post.
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The Scarf
A staple in any beach wardrobe, a scarf is effortlessly stylish, lightweight, versitile and endlessly customisable. It can be tied on your waist as a skirt, draped as a halter dress or used as a headscarf. Whether you’re heading to the beach first thing in the morning or heading for sunset drinks, a scarf is a great piece to have on-hand to spice up your summer ensemble.
Printed Silk Carré, $850, Gucci
Escape Pareo In Cotton And Silk With Degradé Feather Print, $1,020, Valentino
LV x TM Monogram Cerise Square 90, $785, Louis Vuitton
The Oversized Button-up
The oversized button-up is a beach cover-up classic that’s comfy, stylish, and easy to wear. It’s the perfect piece to throw on, whether worn open over a bikini or buttoned up and paired with linen trousers—it gives off that effortless look that is both relaxed and refined.
Classic Fit Striped Linen Shirt, $223, Ralph Lauren
Cotton Shirt, $446, Sunnei at Farfetch
Cotton Fil Coupé Shirt, $1,900, Gucci
Coco Broderie Anglaise-trimmed Ramie Blouse, $915, Zimmerman at Net-a-Porter
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The Crochet Cover-up
A crochet cover-up adds a touch of boho chic to any outfit, offering just the right amount of skin and texture. With their sheer open-knit designs, match these options to your bikini to look put together with little to no effort.
Frankies Bikinis x BELLA HADID Libra Mini Dress, $270, Frankies Bikinis
Dégradé Crochet-knit Maxi Dress, $1,438, Missoni at Net-a-Porter
Halterneck Crochet Midi dress, $353, TWINSET at Farfetch
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The Maxi Dress
The maxi dress is the ultimate beach-to-dinner cover-up. The long silhouette offers comfort without sacrificing style, and keeps things light and breezy. The magic of a good maxi dress is that it can take your beach look from drab to fab, simply by throwing it on over your swimsuit. Just add some cute sandals, sunnies and you’re good to go!
Appliquéd Broderie Anglaise Linen Midi dress, $425, Farm Rio at Net-a-Porter
Orchidee-print Dress, $1,709, PUCCI at Farfetch
S-buckle Maxi Dress, $415, Christopher Esber at Farfetch
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