Miguelina beach coverup

Old Mexico
Petticoat-style flounces, bolo-like beaded ties, and openwork lace call to mind sunny old Mexico. Miguelina, $160.
Jeannie McQueeny turquoise beach coverup

Elegant for Evening
Silk georgette giraffe print with turquoise handbeaded coral blooms is grand enough for home entertaining. Jeannie McQueeny, $695.
Matta beach coverup

Shape and Oomph
Soft focus for your swimsuit: a gauzy silk coverup with a drawstring belt to add shape, and a plunging neckline for extra oomph. Matta, $198.
Seaton by Jill Roberts beach tunic

Cover Your Torso
...and show off your legs in an abbreviated tunic with bell sleeves and pompom trim. Seaton by Jill Roberts, $138.
Diane von Furstenberg beach caftan

Versatile and Exotic
Less is Moorish with this thigh-skimming caftan that also works as a minidress or long top in an exotic tile-inspired pattern. Diane von Furstenberg, $230.
Tommy Bahama beach cover-up

Sporty and Dressy
A high waist tied with a dressy bow and a sporty brown and turquoise eyelet easily adapt to offshore situations. Tommy Bahama, $116.
Eres green beach shirt

Crisp and Tailored
A gender-blending oversize men's shirt in crisply tailored chartreuse cotton has a maillot to match. Eres, $330.