10 Chic Beach Outfits Perfect For The Summer Season
As the weather begins to warm up, it’s time to start thinking about your vacation wear – that’s where we come in to help, giving you a little inspiration with these 10 beach outfits!
Creating a stylish beach outfit is not always easy, especially if you haven’t had to think about it for a while during the cold winter months, trying to find something that looks great, is comfortable, will keep you cool, and works with a bikini or swimsuit.
If you are looking forward to upcoming trips to the beach, or you are heading on vacation and are planning what to pack, then you are in the right place as we have brought together 10 gorgeous beach outfits to make putting together your own look a little easier.
This article includes chic and sophisticated outfits, ideal for vacations, as well as more chilled, effortless beach looks when you are just relaxing with friends and family. No matter your personal style, or what plans you have this summer, there will be an outfit or two, or three you will love in this list and need to recreate for yourself!
Beach Outfits Perfect For Euro-Summer
1. Neutral Linen
This neutral linen outfit is ideal for a day at the beach but looks chic and stunning too! This look pairs a beige-toned linen tie front crop top with a beige maxi skirt, with a slit up the leg for a breathable finish. You can easily layer your bikini under this outfit and then accessorize with a woven tote bag and subtle gold jewelry.
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Camila Coelho
Cleo Skirt
$158 at Revolve
Loewe
+ Paula’s Ibiza small leather-trimmed woven raffia tote
$890 at Net-a-Porter
2. Button-up Shirts
Button-up shirts are a must-have in your summer wardrobe – the perfect piece to style in countless different ways and can be layered over your swimsuit. Here, the oversized blue and white striped shirt has been paired with wide-leg linen pants in an off-white, ivory shade to create a simple but super chic look. Play around with the accessories to really make this look your own – including jewelry, tote bags, and perhaps a scarf around your head for a stylish finish.
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Reformation
Olina Linen Pant
$178 at Reformation
Dior
Medium Book Tote
$2,170 at Fashionphile
3. Crochet Dresses
Crochet pieces are super popular at the moment and just what you need for the summer months when you want to keep cool. A crochet dress is the perfect piece to throw over your swimsuit and style with a pair of sandals, or dress it up with some heels for evening wear – so make sure to pack a crochet dress in your suitcase for any vacations this year!
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Lovers and Friends
Amiah Midi Dress
$218 at Revolve
Baobab
Ruby Set
$330 at Revolve
4. White + Ivory
Sometimes you don’t want to have to cover up your really pretty swimsuit, in which case, this outfit is just what you need. This white, sculpted swimsuit has been styled with a sarong-style skirt wrapped around the waist and then the look is accessorized with a sun hat – just perfect!
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Sea Folly
Textured Beach Wrap
$52 at Revolve
Loewe
Fisherman Hat
$550 at Loewe
5. Matching Striped Sets
If you are looking for easy yet chic, then a matching set is definitely the way to go. This relaxed, oversized striped shorts and button-up shirt set is perfect for a day at the beach – super comfy and will keep you cool too! Bring a tote that will fit all your beach day essentials and finish with strappy sandals.
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Reformation
Charlotte Linen Short
$98 at Reformation
OluKai
Tiare Slingback Sandal
$130 at Nordstrom
6. All-black
An all-black outfit is a great choice to take you from day to night, from relaxing on the beach to dinner. This all-black outfit includes a low-back tank top and high waisted maxi skirt, with a slit up the leg to help you stay cool in the hot weather. To bring a little more glam to this outfit, just add black strappy flat sandals and gold jewelry – so stunning!
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Indah
Kira Maxi Skirt
$123 at Revolve
Tory Burch
Patos Leather Sandal
$258 at Nordstrom
7. Sweater + Shorts
On those days when the beach is a little cooler and windier, then a sweater and shorts are a great option! We love the look of this lightweight knit matching set, with the black trim contrasting against the ivory, but you could go for any shorts and lightweight knitted sweater, or even an oversized sweatshirt. Add black sandals, black sunglasses, and your favorite jewelry to finish this outfit.
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Tularosa
Marisol Shorts
$158 at Revolve
Tory Burch
Kira Flip Flop
$88 at Nordstrom
8. Maxi Skirts
Maxi skirts are super comfy and look just stunning, making them essential in a beach outfit! There are so many maxi skirts to choose from, including plain linen to keep cool, a patterned skirt for an eye-catching touch, or a knitted or crocheted maxi skirt like you see above to bring a little texture to your look. This sage green maxi skirt has been styled with a white strapless top to create an effortlessly fashionable look.
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Susana Monaco
x REVOLVE Strapless Crop Top
$58 at Revolve
Edikted
Garner Textured Maxi Sweater Skirt
$76.80 at Nordstrom
9. Monochrome Chic
Keep it simple with a chic monochrome look at the beach this year. This oversized, button-up shirt dress looks polished and sophisticated paired with the sleek black accessories. The shirt dress looks smart at the top, with the peaked collar, but the oversized fit gives the look a casual edge and means it’s perfect to layer over your bikini or swimsuit. Add black sandals, black sunglasses, and a beach bag with black details to complete the look.
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Loewe
+ Paula’s Ibiza embroidered raffia tote
$1,250 at Net-a-Porter
Hermes
Box Calfskin Oran Sandals
$850 at Fashionphile
10. Terracotta Tones
We love the terracotta tones in this gorgeous beach look that is easy to recreate at home or on vacation. Start with your favorite bikini, then wrap a sarong or wrap-style skirt around your waist in a matching color as the perfect beach coverup! Finish off this look with a hat to protect you from the sun and a woven tote bag – always a must at the beach.
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Indah
Sarong Skirt
$64 at Revolve
DeMellier
Santorini Caged Raffia Tote Bag
$355 at Neiman MArcus