A Stylish Swimsuit and Cover-Up Is Summer’s No-Fail Outfit Combo

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Fear not! Swimsuit season is not over yet, so what better way to celebrate the last few fleeting moments of summer sunshine, salty air, and warm seaside breezes than by showing off a little skin? (SPF also required, of course). Enter the swimsuit plus cover-up combo. It’s an effortlessly easy duo to master, and more importantly, totally timeless. When it comes to crafting the ultimate resort-ready look, there’s one to fit every summertime aesthetic—think Agua by Agua Bendita’s flirty floral one-piece with Calle Del Mar’s crochet skirt or Haight’s minimalist ribbed bikini with Faithfull the Brand’s printed pareo.

Vogue’s Chicest Swimsuit and Cover-Up Combos:

• The Frilly Finds: Agua by Agua Bendita swimsuit, $310 and Calle Del Mar crochet skirt, $1,250
• The Minimalist Pairing: Anine Bing swimsuit, $190 and Tory Burch cover-up, $428
• The Show-Some-Skin Styles: SIR bikini top and briefs, $200 and Bananhot cover-up, $231
• The Boho Duo: Haight bikini, $288 and Faithfull the Brand pareo, $99
• The Retro Swim: Posse top and bottoms, $248 and Magda Butrym shorts, $1,270
• The Dainty Delights: Toteme bikini, $380 and J.Crew dress, $178
• The Printed Picks: Loulou Studio swimsuit, $200 and & Other Stories sarong, $69
• The Nautical Combo: Hunza G bikini, $245 and Onia pants, $275
• The Sultry Swim: Zimmermann one-piece, $350 and Frankies Bikinis skirt, $175
• The Closet Classics: Eres bikini, $410 and Gucci pants, $2,350

While classics, a sarong or breezy button-up aren’t the only cover-ups to invest in this mid-summer. Poolside pants are always a festive pick. Style a pair of Gucci wide-leg, drawstring pants with a little-black-bikini from Eres. Meanwhile, a caftan is never not a chic choice. Floaty styles from Toteme and Asceno bring luxury to lounging, while Pucci’s embellished denim cover-up errs on the non-traditional side in the best way possible. And for a casual beach-to-bar transition, simply layer a lightweight linen shirt from Alémais or Alex Mill over your swimsuit du jour.

Back to swimwear: While the options are endless, there’s nothing quite as timeless as a beautiful black swimsuit. Our favorite this summer? Anine Bing’s balconette maillot, which pairs perfectly with Tory Burch’s eyelet tunic. On the opposite side of the spectrum, spirited suits from Etro, Mango, Zimmermann, and Christopher Esber are high on our summer shopping list.

Here, shop 32 combos of swimsuits and cover-ups to wear all summer long—and beyond.