31 Beach Cover-Ups That Aren't Your Average Caftan

By Sarah Wasilak

Updated on 5/28/2016 at 11:30 AM

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If you're the kind of girl who prefers a functional beach look — one that will take you beyond swim time — a see-through caftan probably isn't your style. You need a piece (or even a set) that's breezy, understated enough to go with your favorite suit, but eye-catching in its own right. Rompers, lightweight printed bombers, front-slit palazzo pants, and wide-leg jumpsuits are all up your alley, and we rounded up the best of them right here. Just read on to shop the anticrochet dress and let the compliments roll in as you bask in the sun.

Zara Printed Bomber Jacket ($70)

J. Crew Gallabia Striped Oversize Shirt ($195)

For Love & Lemons St. Tropez Crochet Top ($162) and Crochet Skirt ($194)

J. Crew Pre-order Gingham tunic ($90)

Free People Womens I NEED A VACAY ROMPER ($98)

LOFT Beach Striped Keyhole Romper ($60)

Sperry Treasure Hunter Romper Chambray ($76)

Pia Pauro Fiesta Beach Romper ($275)

Free People Intimately Womens BY THE BEACH ROMPER ($88)

Topshop Cover-Up Romper ($52)

Lisa Marie Fernandez Patchwork Terry Dress ($375)

Missoni Mare Wavy-Print Pull-On Coverup Shorts, Multi ($485)

Vix Boho June Skirt Cover Up ($248)

Mara Hoffman 'Wheatfield' Off the Shoulder Cover-Up Romper ($236)

Surf Gypsy Off the Shoulder Cover-Up Top ($45) and Crochet Trim Cover-Up Shorts ($45)

Michael Kors Mini Deco Cube High Slit Skirt Cover-Up ($576)

Proenza Schouler Printed Cotton and Silk-Blend Pareo ($610)

Swim by Anthropologie Tulip Beach Pants ($68)

Cool Change coolchange Gypset Goa Stripe Beach Pant ($198)

Stem Burnout Cover-Up Tank Dress ($48)

Nanette Lepore Paloma Beach Pants with Printed Border ($148)

Boohoo Lara Boutique Maxi Embroidered Beach Cover Up ($42)

Free People Womens MAGICAL THOUGHTS JUMPSUIT ($300)

Pitusa Inca Towel Cape ($178)

Beach Riot Hendrix Beach Cover-up ($250)

Somedays Lovin Moonlight Beach Top ($55)

Seafolly Seeker Beach Pants ($102)

Forever 21 Floral Wide-Leg Cami Jumpsuit ($25)

H&M Patterned Sarong - Zebra print - Ladies ($13)

Topshop Wrap halter neck maxi dress ($58)

Zimmermann Epoque Cotton Wrap Top ($295) and Pants ($375)