The Ultimate 2023 Beachwear Guide

Summer is here and if you haven’t yet, it’s time to think about swimwear and warm weather clothing. If your beach and poolside wardrobe needs an update, especially ahead of a long-planned vacation, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to all thing’s beachwear from bathing suits to cool coverups to day to night looks, that will take you from the beach to the bar.

Swimsuits

1. Agua Bendita - Margot Bikini Top and Hope Bikini Bottom

Colombia is famous for producing some of the world’s best swimwear and one of the country’s most recognizable swimwear exports is Agua Bendita, renowned for their beautiful prints and handcrafted designs. This ultra-flattering bikini features a high waist design with adjustable lace side closures, ruffled top and whimsical floral motif. Both the top and bottom were embroidered by hand for two to three hours, making it a wearable piece of art that’ll look amazing when you wear it on the beach this year.

2. Kamari Swim – Berry Cutout Bikini Top and Boomerang Bikini Bottom

This bikini is bright and bold in a pink hue that will turn heads at the pool with its stunning optical print. The cheeky bottoms and cutout top allows for maximum tanning, perfect for when you plan on wearing a skimpy outfit later in the evening. This berry bikini will be your favorite this summer on a sweltering day with its soft material and sexy silhouette.

3. ViX - Firenze Martha Bandeau Top and Firenze Martha Hot Pant Bottom

Nothing says summer like a white bikini and this set by ViX is exactly what you want to be wearing once that tan hits. Made with soft crinkle material and adorned with stone-like resin and gold rings, this bejeweled bikini is anything but basic.

4. Seashell - The Nancy in Ranuncolo

Bring your seashells to the seashore with this beautiful one-piece which features an eye-catching gold trim. While the seashell jewels are solid, the swimsuit itself is buttery soft and very flattering. After the beach it goes well with a pair of denim shorts seamlessly taking you from day to night this summer.

5. Hunza G – Ruby Bikini in Emerald

Hunza G kicked off the crinkle material craze you see everywhere now and this bikini beautifully embodies what the brand is all about — flattering, one size pieces that look good on a variety of figures, especially in this emerald jewel tone. You’ll love how this bikini feels on, even more so as the bandeau allows for perfect, tan-line free bronzing.

6. Beach Riot - Blair Top Blood Orange and Highway Bottom Blood Orange

This citrus-hued bikini is like a refreshing sorbet for the eyes. Made with soft textured jacquard material, the high-rise bottoms and self-tie shoulders flatter your waistline and décolleté, and the bright color looks incredible on sunkissed skin.

Cover Ups

1. Blackbough - Pareo Skirt in Murano

This versatile skirt will become your summer favorite with its elegant print and lightweight material that you can tie as a short or long skirt, or even as a dress. The white Murano design is ideal for your next Italian vacation where your print will blend in with the tiles and tableware of the palazzo you’re staying at.

2. Poupette St Barth - Poncho Nava in Pink Batik Stripe

This flowy cover up is the ultimate beach outfit as it merges function and fashion with its breezy, patterned silk print. With its light as air material, it’s exactly the thing you want to put on during a hot day when you want to be wearing as little as possible. Elisabetta Marchetti, head of design at Poupette St Barth says it best, “the material's breathability keeps you cool and relaxed as you bask under the sun's glorious rays.”

3. Solid&Striped – The Arlette Shirt

A button down is always handy when you’re at the pool or beachside, especially if it has a breezy eyelet design like this Solid&Striped number. The French blue color looks great on everyone and the shirt can be worn in a myriad of ways — tucked into pants, paired with matching shorts or standalone as a quick cover up.

4. Summersalt - The Short Effortless Shirtdress Cover-Up

As the name implies, this coverup is effortless and can be worn in a variety of vacation settings whether you’re checking out some seaside landmarks or wearing it to your oceanside cabana. The crisp yet lightweight material travels well and helps you stay cool on a hot day, plus a white button down never goes out of style.

5. Pistola – Parker Short Sleeve Romper

This romper in azure blue is effortlessly cool and comfortable on a sunny day. Wear it to ride your bike to the beach or to grab a gelato to cool off, the jumpsuit is super easy to put on and adjustable if you want a loose or more defined fit. The pockets hold your phone and accessories for a handsfree yet stylish beach day.

6. DISSH – Aisle White Linen Tier Long Skirt

This high-waisted circular linen skirt pairs perfectly with a white bikini top for an easy beach to bar look. The cut is airy and elegant, and can be worn with flats during the day or dressed up with heels at night. The breezy material and silhouette are made for hot summer nights by the sea.

7. Bydee - Luci Skirt In Vacanza

This adjustable beach skirt is a nod to La Dolce Vita, summer in Italy and everything unforgettable that comes with it. The print features a references to the Mediterranean seaside, Aperol spritzes and days spent under colorful sun loungers. Pair it with the matching Amalfi swimsuit for a matching, double-take worthy beach look.

8. FAE - Rowie Polo Top Mars and Valley Mini Shorts Mars

This sherbet-hued set hugs your curves in all the right places and is a comfy yet cute outfit for pool or beach days. Made with spandex rib, the ‘80s inspired shorts and top will enhance your derriere with a cheeky cut while the top shows off a hint of midriff.

9. Camilla - Long Romantic Layer, Wild And Running

This flowy cover-up guarantees a dramatic and fashionable entrance into any pool party. Made with sheer silk, this airy layering piece features a bold fuchsia print with gold touches. Look a little closer and you’ll see crystal details and a flattering tie-waist, to give you a beautiful hourglass figure.

Day to Night

1. Savannah Morrow - Oia Dress Flora

Pack this purple backless dress in your beach bag if you want to go out for a night on the town once the sun sets. This number is ultra-flattering with a low back, peekaboo décolleté cutout and wooden beaded neckline. Designer Savannah Morrow was inspired by the popular vacation destination Oia in Santorini, Greece. “With the front cut-out embellished with the wooden bead neckline, Oia truly embraces the elegance of summer on a Grecian Island. The striking open back and high-cut leg slit, create subtle flashes of skin that demand as much attention as the dress itself,” she says.

2. Karen Millen - Cotton Topstitch Strappy Maxi Dress

This white dress embodies the best of summer with its relaxed yet sexy silhouette featuring a strappy back to ensure you look equally ravishing from all angles. The corset-like top enhances your décolleté without the usual constrictions, and the breathable cotton fabric is light as air. You’ll love wearing this to your next al fresco date.

3. Reformation – The Jenny Dress in Turmeric

You’ll be a radiant, sunny vision in this slinky silk dress by Reformation. The fitted silhouette accentuates every curve while still looking elegant and the extra low back design will help you catch the breeze even on the most scorching days. It’s classy enough to be worn to a fancy dinner or summer wedding but can also be worn to a dressy poolside bar.

4. Elexiay - Vanessa Dress

Way more than just a cover-up, this dress feels like a work of art adorned with butterflies that were crocheted by hand. With its stunning design you can throw this over your bathing suit to create a fashionable moment and with the dress’s orange hue, you’ll match the sunset, cocktail in hand.

5. Miss Circle - Wanessa Blue Corset Wide Leg Jumpsuit with Crystals

This blue jumpsuit flatters all complexions and the crystals give it an elevated, party-ready look. Wear this for a night out at a swanky beach resort — this number is perfect for dancing and you will turn heads with your movs and the jumpsuit’s cinched waist.