How To Transform Your Favorite Swimsuit Into An Outfit


With summer just a few days away, it’s time to finally start planning for warmer weather—which means stylish swimsuits, straw hats, and sandals. Worried about toting extra outfits around? Here’s how to incorporate your beachwear into your outfit, so you can enjoy the sun, sand, and spritzer without looking like a pack mule.

 

Treat your one-piece as a bodysuit. 

“If you aren’t hitting the beach or sitting poolside this summer you can still get use out of your favorite one-piece swimsuit, celebrity stylist Soneca Guadara tells COOLS.com. “Treat your one-piece as a bodysuit. Pair it with a pair of trousers, shorts, or a skirt for an effortless and summer-appropriate look. I love pairing a one-piece with a long chiffon maxi skirt and showing off some leg.”

JADE SWIM

Hinge swimsuit

$220$132

ZIMMERMANN

Kirra laser-cut bikini set – White

$185

SOLID & STRIPED

The Stella Shimmer Swimsuit – Womens – Khaki

$157$78

REFORMATION

Fran floral-print mini skirt – Black

$128

LEVI’S

Vintage Denim Shortall Overall – Blue S at Urban Outfitters

$98

BCBGENERATION

High-Waist Paperbag Pants

$88$49.99

“Your bikini doesn’t have to sit in a drawer if you aren’t traveling! Pair the bikini top with a cute high-waisted pair of shorts, skirt or maxi skirt,” Guadara continues. “I love layering a fun, printed bikini top under a breezy linen button down so the colors peek through. If your bikini top is supportive enough, utilize it as a sports bra when doing yoga or Pilates. Anything goes in the summer as it’s all about effortless and boho vibes.”

ALBUS LUMEN

High-neck V-back Swimsuit – Womens – Pink

$242

DOLCE & GABBANA

Floral Print Bikini Top

$385

MINKPINK

Tropic Dreaming Shorts

$79

PINKO

Tiered Eyelet Maxi Skirt 

$350$245

Embrace luxurious fabric. 

“If you’re either wearing a bikini or a full-body swimsuit the easiest way to transform it into an outfit is to pair it up with some satin silk pants or a flouncy silk crepe skirt,” founder of 90sFashion.com, Joe Flanagan tells COOLS.com.

ZIMMERMANN

Zinnia Bow One-shoulder Bikini – Womens – Red

$310$186

L*SPACE

Beach Wave Bikini Top

$84$50.4

DUSKII

Bella ruffled swimsuit – White

$174$87

MADEWELL

Tank Button Front Mini Dress

$95

JOIE

Daynna Linen Shorts

$148

DOLCE & GABBANA

PENCIL SKIRT WITH LACE 40 Pink, White, Green Silk

$1597$1138.9

“Another great take is to throw something see-through on top, like a crochet crop top, a gauze shirt, or an open jacket,” Flanagan continues. “It’s all about the fabrics and the accessories that you add to make it party time!”

REINA OLGA

Hawn leopard-print wrap-around bikini – Black

$183

JUILLET

Jessi one shoulder swimsuit – ORANGE

$262$131

AMIR SLAMA

Printed Bikini 

$240$192

COMME DES GARÇONS COMME DES GARÇONS

Pom Pom Detail Shirt 

$475$238

FRENCH CONNECTION

Adeona Lace Dress

$248

ETRO

Cotton And Silk Gauze Wrap Shirt

$774.49

Don’t forget to accessorize. 

“Since you are scarce up top, jewelry is a must.”, runway stylist, Adjani Jensen tells COOLS.com. “Possibly a solid gold choker or double-strand Y necklace.”

CHIARA FERRAGNI

wink prints swimsuit – Black

$130$96

LA REVECHE

Petal Ruffle Halterneck Bikini 

$183

SEQUIN

Pearl Aura Choker Necklace

$88

NORDSTROM RACK

Rainbow Full Circle & Stone Necklace Pack 

$45$14.97

 

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