4 Sleek Cover-Up Options to Try

What's the point of investing in a great bathing suit if your cover-up is frumpy? Here are three sleek options, none of which will make you look like Mrs. Roper in her muumuu.

By Adam Glassman

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Grown-Up Grunge

Looks like flannel, but is actually an airy linen.

Swimsuit, top, $118, and bottom, $98; Store.ShopGiejo.com
Cover-up, CP Shades, $206; 310-392-0949

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Color Guard

This terry cover-up is like a towel with a clever twist: buttons that make sarong wrapping a no-brainer.

Swimsuit, $89; SpeedoUSA.com
Cover-Up, $48; SimpleSarongs.com

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Nautical and Nice

Offers UPF 50+ sun protection!

Swimsuit, top, $130, and bottom, $95; ToryBurch.com
Cover-Up, $285; ParasolSun.com

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Boho Chic

I love these exotic pieces by textile designers Carolina Irving and Lisa Fine in collaboration with Lucky Brand. Inspired by the pair's travels, they're pretty enough for beyond the beach—add slim pants and sandals to go from cabana to cocktails.

Irving & Fine halter tank, $80, and tunic, $99; LuckyBrand.com

From the June 2014 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine