Long days spent sitting by the deep end is a vibe unto itself. An icy drink in your hand, the hot sun on your back? Pure bliss. Tuck these cute suits, crochet mini dresses and chic slides into your tote, and you’ve got it made, even when there’s no shade in sight (time to reapply!).
Ring me up
Give your old cover-up the summer off. A mesh mock neck layered over your fave bikini feels very now—and very fun.
Top, $100, Ola Azul. Bikini, $34, Zaful. Shorts, $49, Lulus. Clips, $9 for a set, Funtopia. Sunglasses, $13, Mosanana. Earrings, $40, Berricle. Ring, $325, Cooper’s Den. Bangles, vintage.
Dive right in
Jelly shoes for your pool day? Is water wet? A watermelon-red mini is the perfect complement to all that aqua.
Dress, $69, socks, $32, and shoes, $45, Lulus. Sunglasses, $13, Cotia. Earrings, $260, Za Zewelz. Bracelets, $22 for a set, Vieyomn. Rings, $14 for a set, Uyy.
High tide vibes
Break out all the brights—knits, that is. Full-tilt neons are exactly right (nope, never too much).
Sweater, $398, Lafata. Bikini bottoms, $92, PQ Swim. Hat, $18, Obosoyo. Rings, $14 for a set, Uyy.
Match point
A coordinated combo is like the set-it- and-forget-it of the fashion world. Looks fab, no forethought required.
Crochet set, $56, Niftriry. Bikini top, $130, LSpace. Hat, $13, Peninsula Love. Sunglasses, $26, Sojos. Earrings and bangles, $22 for a set, Vieyomn. Ring, $14 for a set, Uyy.
Splash-down
We’re calling it: This is the summer you turned pink crochet. Add white sunnies for a hit of contrast.
Crochet top, $62, and bottoms, $77, Le Bain by Molly Bracken. Bikini top, $43, Ismê Swim. Bikini bottoms, $25, Lulus. Shoes, $55, Toms. Clips, $9 for a set, Funtopia. Sunglasses, $16, Sojos. Earrings, $25, Berricle. Necklaces and ring on right hand, $22 for a set, Vieyomn. Ring on left hand, $14 for a set, Uyy.
Maxi supreme
No more ping-ponging between options: You’ll make waves in this striped knit masterpiece. Layer on your best shell jewelry for a true mermaid moment.
Dress, $85, Le Bain by Molly Bracken. Bikini top, $84, PQ Swim. Necklace, bracelets, and ring on right hand, $22 for a set, Vieyomn. Ring on left hand, $14 for a set, Uyy.
Tropical crush
Summer basically demands an all-over hibiscus print, whether you’re on an island in the sun or just soaking up the rays in the backyard. Chic visor also a must.
Bikini top, $110, bikini bottoms, $99, and shorts, $125, LSpace. Shoes, Valentina Rangoni. Visor, $9, Boolavard. Earrings, $66, and pineapple necklace, $54, Berricle. Pearl necklace, $150, Ariel Taub. Ring, $14 for a set, Uyy. Bracelets, $22 for a set, Vieyomn.
Float test
Hot pink, but make it sporty. Throw a striped polo over your suit, then hop in anyway. The water’s perfect.
Top, $69, Lili Sidonio. Shorts, $49, Lulus. Sunglasses, $17, Feisedy. Earrings, $58, and bracelet, $76, Berricle. Ring, $22 for a set, Vieyomm.
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Fashion copy by Poppy Price.
Photographed by Mike Azria.
Styled by Coco Emery.
Hair by George Fragkioudakis.
Makeup by Christopher Miles.
