12 Flattering Swimsuit Cover-Ups To Wear This Summer — Starting at $9

Published May 6, 2025 7:47 pm ET


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We’re officially in the thick of the season where pools start to open and people spend more time in the sun. As you update your summer wardrobe with flowy dresses and breezy sandals, you can’t forget about swimsuit cover-ups. The best cover-ups are lightweight, stylish and comfortable to wear on a hot summer day. If you’ve found the perfect bathing suit, but haven’t started shopping for cover-ups yet, we’ve got you covered. From modest options to crochet styles, shop these coverups before hitting the water, starting at only $9.

  1. Go for a modest look with this Bsubseach Blouse Button-Down. It hits right above the knee, but it can be buttoned or tied so you can customize how much skin you show off. Plus, there are 18 colors to choose from.
  1. Hop on the crochet trend with this Anrabess Crochet Mesh Dress, which over 2,000 people have bought in the past month. Reviewers say it’s versatile because it can also be worn as a sweater dress.
  1. Tie this chic Chicgal Sheer Skirts around your waist when you just want a little bit of coverage. Over 5,000 people have purchased it in the past month, and you can style any of the 24 color combinations with your favorite swimsuits.
  1. This Misfay Spaghetti Strap Cover-Up doubles as a dress and has a flattering V-neck design and a loose fit. Amazon reviewers say it’s great for travel, and it’s only $15!
  1. Add an effortless feel to your look with this Yincro Button Down you can just throw on. The silhouette is loose and flowy, and the tassel detailing adds a snazzy flair.
  1. You’ll feel like you’re at a luxury resort when you slip on this breezy Zomva Open Front Style. Featuring a deep V-neck with an open front and tie, it can be worn multiple ways, depending on how much skin you want to show off.
  1. Prefer something with a little more coverage? Opt for this Zeagoo Cotton Shirt Dress. Made with 100% cotton, it looks nice enough that it can also be worn to your favorite restaurant after you’re done swimming.
  1. For a simple yet polished look, you can’t go wrong in this Blooming Jelly Shirt Dress, which has a unique Swiss dot design. Despite packing multiple cover-ups on vacation, one Amazon reviewer kept going back to this one.
  1. If you’re looking for an easy option that pairs well with any bathing suit, add this Aoulaydo V-neck Cover-Up to your cart. The lightweight, loose dress features breezy sleeves and a ruffled hem.
  1. When it feels like it’s 100 degrees outside, this Blooming Jelly Ruffle Hem Dress is a great lightweight option. The V-neck design, spaghetti straps and slight mesh pattern make it unique, and reviewers say it’s lightweight enough for South Texas summers!
  1. Make a statement in this G Gradual Hooded Jacket, which offers UPF 50+ protection in the hottest of temperatures. It’s crafted with a moisture-wicking fabric, features two pockets, and can be worn open or zipped up for more coverage.
  2. This Fadalo Spaghetti Strap Backless Cover-Up doubles as a dress that can be worn to a casual restaurant at night. It comes in 25 colors, and reviewers say it’s versatile.
Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.