8 Excellent Beach Cover-Ups ...

Price: $45.00 at us.topshop.com
This shirt makes for an excellent beach cover-up. The mustard colour is both bright and stylish (although admittedly, not suited to all skin tones). It features mid length sleeves, front pocket, and placket detailing. Simply slip this on over your bikini and top it off with a floppy straw hat.

Price: $48.00 at us.topshop.com
This loose-fitting kaftan is great for finishing off your beach outfit. This kaftan comes to about the top of the thigh. Wear it as is, over your swimsuit at the beach, and tuck it into denim shorts off the beach. The snake print effect creates the appearance of a textured material.

Price: $96.00 at theoutnet.com
The pink and blue contrasting printed panels on this kaftan create the appearance of layers. The short batwing sleeves form a draped silhouette. It also features a scoop neck, press-stud fastening placket, and stitched-seam detailing. It is designed to be loose-fitting.

Price: $135.00 at net-a-porter.com
This cotton tunic is fresh interpretation of beach attire. The broderie anglaise detailing is prominent throughout the design. The scalloped trims are also a dainty addition. If you feel that this top is too precious to be worn at the beach, team it with dark denim jeans and leather sandals for a casual daytime look.

Price: $98.00 at webstore.scotch-soda.com
Nautical inspired pieces always fit in at the beach. This dress is no exception. This navy and white dress features a draw-cord waist and button details at the shoulders. It’s a chic and stylish way to keep modest at the beach.

Price: $50.00 at warehouse.co.uk
This lace trim beach dress is pretty and playful. It features a scoop neck design and has a drawstring waist. The lace trim also creates the effect of cut-out details. Slip this on over your swimsuit and pair it with a straw fedora and strappy leather sandals for a complete beach look.

Price: $195.00 at net-a-porter.com
This glamorous kaftan epitomises resort wear. The bold print is ideal for those with a more mature, sophisticated style. It has three quarter length sleaves, a drawstring waist, and two front flap pockets. Add extra glamour by teaming this kaftan with some gold baubels.

Price: $30.00 at dorothyperkins.com
This purple dress is sarong-like in design. It features a bandeau style bust with bow detailing. It also has ruched elastic detailing at the back. Wear it as is during the day, and dress it up with beaded jewels and strappy sandals at night.

Beach over-ups are not only functional, but they can look great too. What do you wear when you go to the beach? Do any of these excellent beach cover-ups catch your eye?