20 Cute Beach Outfits That’ll Really Turn up the Heat This Summer

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This Pink Set

L*SPACE Skipper Short

Skipper Short

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This Pink Set

L*SPACE Skipper Short

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Make your beach outfit easy and effortless with a baby pink matching set.

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This Crinkle Mini

Rielli Cairo

Cairo

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This Crinkle Mini

Rielli Cairo

Stretchy, comfy, and super hawt, this mini dress is a must for lazy days in the sand.

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This Terry Skirt

Simon Miller x Mango Terry Fabric Wrap Mini-Skirt

Terry Fabric Wrap Mini-Skirt

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This Terry Skirt

Simon Miller x Mango Terry Fabric Wrap Mini-Skirt

Now 28% Off

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This terrycloth mini skirt set is too cute not to wear on repeat.

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This Sheer Maxi

Riot Swim Alaia Maxi Cover Up

Alaia Maxi Cover Up

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This Sheer Maxi

Riot Swim Alaia Maxi Cover Up

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Show off your bikini with a super cute sheer maxi.

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This Crochet Dress

SNDYS Shona Maxi Dress

Shona Maxi Dress

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This Crochet Dress

SNDYS Shona Maxi Dress

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Crochet is having a moment, so why not hop on board? This neutral maxi is a great way to start.

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This Linen Set

NIA Jaqueline Set

Jaqueline Set

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This Linen Set

NIA Jaqueline Set

Now 25% Off

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Nothing says summer quite like linen—this matching set is calling your name.

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this neon sarong

Good American Mesh Twist Sarong

Mesh Twist Sarong

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this neon sarong

Good American Mesh Twist Sarong

Now 41% Off

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Pair a neutral bikini with a neon sarong to get all the attention on you.

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This Tie-Dye Skirt

Frankies Bikinis Stacey Terry Maxi Skirt

Stacey Terry Maxi Skirt

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This Tie-Dye Skirt

Frankies Bikinis Stacey Terry Maxi Skirt

Now 60% Off

Wrap this adorable skirt around your waist and rock your bikini as a top. Paired with chunky sandals and beachy waves, you can’t lose.

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This Tropical Skirt

Blackbough Swim Robyn Wrap Skirt

Robyn Wrap Skirt

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This Tropical Skirt

Blackbough Swim Robyn Wrap Skirt

Now 31% Off

If a maxi skirt isn’t really your thing, try this tropical mini that has seriously epic vacay vibes.

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This Orange Dress

Gabi Fresh Swim x ELOQUII High Slit Crochet Coverup Maxi Dress

High Slit Crochet Coverup Maxi Dress

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This Orange Dress

Gabi Fresh Swim x ELOQUII High Slit Crochet Coverup Maxi Dress

Now 40% Off

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A crochet maxi dress is a summer staple and a bright orange one is a closet must.

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This Fun Printed Dress

Lisa Says Gah Grace Dress

Grace Dress

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This Fun Printed Dress

Lisa Says Gah Grace Dress

Now 73% Off

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How cute is this linen maxi featuring all the best summertime snacks?

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This Scarf Top

DÔEN Penny Strapless Printed Organic Cotton-Voile Top

Penny Strapless Printed Organic Cotton-Voile Top

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This Scarf Top

DÔEN Penny Strapless Printed Organic Cotton-Voile Top

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For an easy and chic summertime outfit, a silky scarf top and trouser combo are the perfect way to go.

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This Casual Set

Showpo Vina Del Mar Two Piece Set – Button Up Shirt and Shorts Set

Vina Del Mar Two Piece Set - Button Up Shirt and Shorts Set

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This Casual Set

Showpo Vina Del Mar Two Piece Set – Button Up Shirt and Shorts Set

Now 13% Off

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A beige set (featuring elastic shorts!) is comfy enough to wear all day and adorable enough to warrant an IG pic.

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This Flowy Maxi

LEMLEM Jemari Tiered Striped Cotton-Blend Gauze Midi Dress

Jemari Tiered Striped Cotton-Blend Gauze Midi Dress

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This Flowy Maxi

LEMLEM Jemari Tiered Striped Cotton-Blend Gauze Midi Dress

Now 50% Off

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A light and airy summer dress can take you from the office to the beach, easily.

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This Button-Front Dress

J.Crew Button-front Tiered Cover-up Dress in Cotton Voile

Button-front Tiered Cover-up Dress in Cotton Voile

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This Button-Front Dress

J.Crew Button-front Tiered Cover-up Dress in Cotton Voile

Now 49% Off

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Give your classic white button down an upgrade by swapping it for this tiered dress.

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This Knit Maxi

Asta Resort Natalia Maxi Dress

Natalia Maxi Dress

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This Knit Maxi

Asta Resort Natalia Maxi Dress

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A sleek and slinky black dress is perfect for those summer night parties.

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This Printed Dress

Never Fully Dressed Sealife Dolly Shirt Dress

Sealife Dolly Shirt Dress

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This Printed Dress

Never Fully Dressed Sealife Dolly Shirt Dress

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If color and prints are your thing, this flowy dress is perfect.

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This Ombre Sarong

H&M Sarong

Sarong

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This Ombre Sarong

H&M Sarong

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Elevate your swim look with an ombre sarong (that can also worn as a dress)!

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This Colorful Crochet Set

Farm Rio Mixed Crochet Stripes Shorts

Mixed Crochet Stripes Shorts

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This Colorful Crochet Set

Farm Rio Mixed Crochet Stripes Shorts

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Throw a crochet set over your swim for a super fun ‘fit.

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This Mini Dress

Akoia Swim Noelie Crocheted Cotton Mini Halter Dress

Noelie Crocheted Cotton Mini Halter Dress

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This Mini Dress

Akoia Swim Noelie Crocheted Cotton Mini Halter Dress

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A bright green mini is the perfect dress for drinks by the pool.

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Maggie Griswold

Contributing Fashion Editor

Maggie Griswold (she/her) is a contributing fashion editor for Cosmopolitan and freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles, covering everything from the latest wardrobe must-haves to interior design trends. Along with Cosmopolitan, you can find her work on Oprah Daily, StyleCaster, Women’s Health, and House Digest, among others. She’s a big (read: ridiculously huge) fan of the ’90s sitcom Frasier, all things Shakespeare, and a good romance-filled YA novel. Follow her on Instagram

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Fashion Editor

Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.  

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