Holiday Guide: Your Beachwear Must-Haves

The holiday season is officially on, so if you haven’t prepared for the upcoming heat, this is the last call to spare yourself from suffering. Join us in this curated edit as we explore the most comfortable apparel to wear to the beach and don’t forget to check out our guide for the best fabrics for swelter relief.

Safety comes first, so protection from the sun should be your top priority while going outside in the summer. Cover as much of your skin as possible with the clothes and apply a generous amount of sunscreen on all open areas (read here how to do this correctly).

Outfit-wise, loose-fitting garments that allow your body to breathe would be the best option. Here are some tips on how to choose them.

Coordinate

Relaxed matching ensembles are one of the most versatile summer choices both for the beach and in a city. Wear them together as a set or separately, mixing with other tops and bottoms or even with your swimsuit — an effortless yet snug look is guaranteed.

Toteme; Onia; Toteme. Source: int.toteme.com; onia.com

Try a lifehack and bring comfort to the next level by wearing neat pajamas outside your bedroom. Pick monotone models or those with joyful summery prints made from linen, cotton, or non-shiny silk — nobody would tell the difference.

Desmond & Dempsey; Deiji Studios; Olivia von Halle. Source: desmondanddempsey.com; deijistudios.com; us.oliviavonhalle.com

Take it easy and take it off

Whether you go to the beach to swim or just to chill on the shore, you most likely would love to get rid of extra layers, so why not make this process as fast as possible? Opt for one-pieces that you can remove in a few moves and put back on just as easily — for example, tunics, wrap or shirt dresses.

Onia; Cala de La Cruz; Toteme. Source: onia.com, int.toteme.com; ounass.ae

Celebrate traditions

While searching for your perfect coverup, draw inspiration from cultures around the world and look into such traditional attire elements as tunics, kaftans, or kimonos that work perfectly for hot climates.

Dahlia Bianca; Johanna Ortiz; Lisa Marie Fernandez. Source: ounass.ae; net-a-porter.com

If you are seeking unrestrained minimalism when it comes to functionality, have a look at sarongs and pareos. On one side, it can’t get simpler than that, but on the other gives you unlimited opportunities for creativity. Wrap it up and wear it as a skirt, dress top, bag, or whatever you can tie it into.

Faithful the Brand; Johanna Ortiz; Eres. Source: net-a-porter.com; ounass.ae

Don’t forget the towel

A towel is undoubtedly a beach essential that doesn’t need an introduction, so no wonder why it evolved into beachwear. Co-ord set, jumpsuit or robe — go for what works best for you and save space in your beach bag.

Terry Towelling. Source: terry-t.com

by Sana Bun