Ralph Lauren reminds us that a sarong need not be just a scrap of material. The American fashion house takes this beach staple to the next level with its Paradise Island skirt. This skirt is truly luxurious, from its 100% silk body to its cosmopolitan multicolored stripes. Its style looks like a wrap-around, but this is actually a very clever illusion. Instead the Paradise Island is…

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Why should the lads have all the fun? Tommy Bahama channels masculine style for the ladies with this Oxford Stripe Boyfriend Shirt. This striped shirt can work double duty as a cover-up on the beach or a regular collared shirt with jeans. It's well made from 100% woven cotton, so you needn't worry about it falling apart with regular use. While the style is versatile I think I'd use it mo…

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Nanette Lepore channels French chic with this Riviera Stripe Tunic. While it takes inspiration from the coastal resorts of the French Riviera, its classic design wouldn't look out of place in any beach setting. The navy and white vertical stripes give the cover-up a traditional nautical feel, while the contemporary red grommets near the neckline bring just the right amount of Fr…

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Carve Designs helps you dress up your swimsuit for coffee at a beachside café with this Seaside Skirt. The styling is simple, but it's made a bit more interesting with the addition of diagonal colored stripes. They might seem a bit busy for coordinating with your swimsuit, but the print actually matches Carve Designs other swimwear. It'd also work with most plain colored swimsuit…

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Unleash your inner hippie chick with this Boho Twisty Cover-Up from Raisins. This simply styled dress is jazzed up with tie-dye style horizontal stripes. Flat stripes are notorious for adding pounds, but I wouldn't worry. The abstract look of these bands should work in your favor. The bright colors are ideal for warmer weather. I can't pass up the regal purple tones of this mulberr…

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