Trina Turk offers a cover-up that values style over sun protection with the Kuta. If you're looking for a cover-up to repel the sun's rays, this isn't it. Its soft sheer crochet exposes plenty of skin, and it's so light that anything covered isn't likely to block those harmful UVs. But it's meant to make a fashion statement rather than serve as a functional piece of summer apparel. For…

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Jantzen offers a cover up that's more substantial than many on the market with this lace variety. While many cover ups simply conceal a swimsuit, this one goes the extra mile with its long sleeves and generous length. However it's got more femininity than a neck-to-knee garment, so we never feel we're sacrificing sun smarts for style. In this regard, perhaps Jantzen has gone too far…

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Ella Moss takes us back to the 70s with this fun and flirty Rhapsody Tunic. The finish to this tunic is beautiful. A blend of nylon and spandex has been carefully crocheted to create an intricate pattern. I love the look, especially in this vibrant teal color called foam. The soft crocheted finish is both a blessing and a curse. It'll breathe beautifully, so it should feel comfortable…

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Roxy deliver a simple yet timeless beach cover-up with this Pearl Tide dress. I must admit, I'm a bit torn on this cover-up. On the one hand, I appreciate the simplicity of this cover up. By taking a more minimalist approach than many designers, Roxy's ensured this cover-up won't date. Helping its cause is the choice of a single color rather than a print. The vibrant turquoise blue has…

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It might not have the stuff to turn heads, but this Lambada skirt from Body Glove proves itself to be a versatile little number. The sexy dance-inspired name comes from the layered frill, which gives this otherwise simple beach skirt a bit of style. It's probably not enough to really impress discerning fashion fans, but it does help to give this skirt's basic style a little personali…

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