The Cover Up

Cover-ups are an absolute essential in the summer wardrobe. Whether you plan to spend time by the pool, a lounger on a roof deck, or under an umbrella at a sandy beach—a cover-up will allow you to go straight from sun bathing to sunset drinks without an outfit switch. Check out some of Fashion Fabrics Club’s favorite cover-ups for this summer.

The Romper

If you’re more of an active beach goer—playing volleyball, throwing a Frisbee, or tossing a football around rather than lying on a towel soaking in the sun—you need something you can run around in, and a romper is the perfect piece; shorts and a top all in one! Go for a light cotton or rayon fabric to keep things breezy.

The Shirtdress

If you’re headed somewhere like Cape Cod where the unofficial dress code is preppy-chic, opt for a shirtdress-style cover-up. The key is to keep it light by using a sheer fabric or super lightweight cotton.

The Jersey Dress

Looking to keep things casual? A simple tent-style jersey dress is just the cover-up for a relaxed day on a sandy beach, especially because you can toss it into the washing machine after a long day of salt, sand, and sunscreen.

The Crochet Shift

Using a crochet or lace material for your beach cover-up takes things to a whole new level of chic. Added bonus: it becomes an incredibly sexy going-out piece with the simple addition of a slip underneath.

The Kaftan

A silky kaftan is one of the most elegant ways to do beach cover-ups—a little boho, a little luxe, and a lot of glam. You can go with a floor-length style for maximum coverage or a short style for a little more sex appeal.