5 Chic Beach Outfits That Go Beyond Cover-ups and Flip-flops

Beach attire can start to feel redundant when everyone is sporting this season’s must-have swimsuits. Even what you wear on top of your bikini can feel a little basic: jean shorts and a tee or a standard beach cover-up that you reuse over and over.

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Meanwhile, accessorizing your beach looks can be half the fun. Who says you can’t wear an evening bag to the beach, or quirky, colorful jewelry to match your out-of-office vibe? Another big trend that can energize your beach attire is plastic hair clips in the form of seashells. And we're loving brightly-hued shades in geometric shapes instead of your standard black or brown pair.

So store those jean shorts and basic flip-flops in the back of your closet, you won’t be needing them this season. Below, we show you five different ways to style your beach look for your next warm-weather escape.