To provide it to you straight, I’m low-cost AF. Certain, I’ve a disposable revenue put aside, however in the end, I’m extra prone to spend my cash on meals than on garments. That being mentioned, once I do spend on clothes, I ensure that I can put on it no less than a number of alternative ways in order that I can get essentially the most bang for my buck. And consider it or not, you may make a ton of cute outfits with swimsuit cover-ups.
Sadly, I don’t dwell near the seaside, and I hardly ever have sufficient leisure time to take in the solar by the pool, so bathing swimsuit cover-ups are one thing I don’t often purchase—particularly once I would actually solely have the chance to sport them a few times a summer season. However the place’s the enjoyable in that? As a lot as I attempt not to blow my cash on issues I’ll solely put on a few times a yr, generally you see a swimsuit cover-up that’s just too lovely to cross up. In that case, you must make them work IRL—as in, say, not out by the water.
Being the savvy shopper that I’m, I picked up 4 totally different bathing swimsuit cover-ups and did my finest to type them exterior the pool or seaside. In case you’d ask me, these items look extremely versatile and may simply be multipurpose clothes.
Scroll by means of for some swimsuit cover-up outfit concepts to do that summer season!
Kristen Bousquet
Lace Bathing Swimsuit Coverup: Lulus | Costume: thrifted | Sneakers: Lulus | Hat: Lulus
This outfit was one of many best for me to type, due to the crochet high. You would merely toss it over something and have it look cute. I grabbed for a floral, classic costume with some white accents to go along with the white crochet high. Tossed on my favourite pair of white heels, and I used to be good to go.
Kristen Bousquet
Kimono: Lulus | Skirt: Nasty Gal | Sneakers: Lulus | Bodysuit: The Magnificence Studio Boutique | Headband: The Magnificence Studio Boutique
I’m all about coloration, y’all, so it solely made sense that I wanted a shiny yellow kimono in my closet. I used to be shocked at how a lot I ended up liking this styled IRL (and with a showering swimsuit!). It added the right pop of coloration and brightness to this in any other case impartial look. The kimono’s texture additionally spiced issues up. General, I used to be a extremely huge fan of this look!
Kristen Bousquet
Cheetah High: Lulus | Denims: author’s personal | Sneakers: thrifted | Hat: Lack of Coloration
This sheer, cheetah-print, tie-front high is ideal to toss on over your bathing swimsuit, however IRL it completely must be worn with a high. I grabbed this cropped tube high that I had sitting round to maintain issues easy and actually let the cheetah high be the assertion piece of this look. Paired with white denims and my favourite thrifted chunky sandals, this look got here collectively very well.
Kristen Bousquet
Hat: Lack of Coloration | Kimono: thrifted | Pants: Lulus | Sneakers: Lulus | Tank: GUESS
Whereas this look could also be extra acceptable for spring if you happen to’d ask anybody else, I believe there’s no unhealthy time for some pastel motion. Purple pants have been a should with this kimono to assist carry out all its lovely colours. In fact, the kimono and pants have been sufficient for an off-the-cuff look, so I stored every little thing else impartial in order to not go too overboard.