One swimwear truism that’s always steered us right: the cover-up is just as important as the suit.

Yes, the beach cover-up is a perfect solve for the bikini-shy, but it’s so much more than that. It’s incredibly chic in an undone, bohemian sort of way. It cuts down on sun exposure (so important these days). And you can wear it right off the beach with the most minimal tweaks, like swapping bare feet for sandals. Above, our breakdown of the basic shapes to choose from — plus styling tips.

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