7 Beach Outfits You’ll Love, Even If You’re Not a Summer Person

Looking effortless on the beach is almost an art form. I, for one, often end up covered in a stubborn mix of sunscreen and sand, hiding under a towel to escape the sun. But with a little outfit planning, you can master coastal dressing—even if you’re not a summer person.

Our Favorite Beach Essentials:

The Sleek One-Piece
Tropic of C The Sculpting C bikini – $200
TROPIC OF C

The Printed Pareo
La DoubleJ printed pareo – $330
NET-A-PORTER

The Wide-Brim Hat
Janessa Leoné Waverly Wide hat – $287
NORDSTROM

The Raffia Tote
The Row mini barn tote – $1,200
THE ROW

The Terry Tank
Suzie Kondi Tia tank top – $225
NET-A-PORTER

The Comfy Sandal
A.Emery The Jalen sandals – $250
A.EMERY

You don’t need to stay in a White Lotus-worthy Four Seasons private villa to bring a little glamour to your sun lounger. While costume directors go all out with maximalist resort styling, you can still have fun packing for the beach without going full Jennifer Coolidge. Think prints, bright colors, and bold accessories—a wide-brim hat is a must for an afternoon of piña coladas.

Of course, practicality matters too: choose lightweight fabrics, layering pieces for a break from the midday heat, splash-proof footwear, and a raffia bag big enough for all your essentials—from the book of the summer to plenty of SPF.

Below, see seven Vogue-approved beach outfits that are both stylish and practical for different destinations, from breezy coastal escapes in the UK to Greek island adventures.

For a Greek Escape
Soft whites and baby blues are perfect for island hopping in the Cyclades.

– Gap oversized shirt – $80
– Sézane Maia basket – $275
– La DoubleJ printed pareo – $330
– Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara Jelly flip flops – $215

For the Balearic Islands
A crochet dress and comfy leather sandals are great for a week exploring the Spanish archipelago’s pristine beaches and shimmering coves by ferry.

– Posse Saskia dress – $450
– Matteau The String bikini top + bottoms – $170 each
– The Row mini barn tote – $1,200
– Emme Parsons Bari sandals – $495

For Surf Towns
Heading out East? Sporty swimwear and terry-cloth separates are perfect for weekend surf lessons in Montauk. Don’t forget the canvas tote!

– Suzie Kondi Tia tank top – $225
– Lido Venti bikini – $325
– Suzie Kondi Atlas shorts – $350
– J.Crew 1998 Montauk tote – $148

For the South of Italy
The lido look is simple: a figure-hugging one-piece with a printed pareo and wide-brim hat. Colorful flip-flops are a must.

– Away That Day Cannes gathered swimsuit – $275
– Toteme printed scarf – $460
– Janessa Leoné Waverly Wide hat – $287
– Jamie Haller The San Diego sandals – $500

For the French Riviera
Saint-Tropez bound? Channel French style with a striped set and a small basket bag.

– Calle Del Mar halterneck knitted top – $495
– Calle Del Mar stretch-knit shorts – $450
– Hunting Season Lattice Basket tote – $395
– A.Emery The Jalen sandals – $250

For the Tropics
Keep it easy for a family vacation in St. Barths with an embellished minidress and platform flip-flops.

– Stella McCartney embellished mini dress – $990
– Laura Lombardi Ferma hoop earrings – $185-PORTER
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