What to wear to the beach when it’s too cold to swim
Oh, how we love to be by the seaside. Day trips or weekend getaways to the beach during the summer—or even spring!—are exactly what the doctor ordered. Soaking up the Vitamin D (safely!), breathing in the fresh air, feeling the ocean breeze through your hair… it’s the dream.
However, just because we love spending time by the ocean doesn’t mean all beach weather is bikini weather. If you find yourself itching to go to the beach, but the forecast isn’t on your side, here’s what you can wear to the beach during the spring, or just when it’s too cold to swim.
Obviously, we don’t want you to freeze your bum off! You should have more chances to enjoy the beach than just on a warm summer day. And just because you’re on the shore, doesn’t mean you have to wear a cover-up or sundress. In fact, there are plenty of chic and cozy alternatives for those not-so-warm spring days on the beach.
Linen pants are perfect for spring days at the beach when it’s still too cold to swim. Linen will be breezy enough to keep you cool if the sun gets warm, even if the water is too cold. Throw on a long sleeve and a light jacket or cardigan to complete the look: you’ll be laid back and comfy, but still stylish AF.
-69%
Cambio
Pants Beige
$95.00
$309.00
Yoox.com
Kobi Halperin
Shay Wide-Leg Linen Blend Pants Blue
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-53%
Tahari by ASL
Tahari Asl Plus Linen-Blend Pant Green
$50.99
$109.00
Rue La La
Theory
Treeca Good Linen Cropped Pull-On Ankle Pants Black
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
A maxi dress works on one of those cool beach days too. Grab your favourite maxi dress from your summer collection, but throw something over top: a cardigan or a cute cropped jacket will do the trick!
-75%
Mac Duggal
Lace Long Sleeve V-Neck Embellished Gown in Vintage Lilac at Nordstrom, Size 14 Purple
$198.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
-68%
Mac Duggal
Embroidered Lace Wrap Over Illusion Gown Purple
$251.99
$798.00
Rue La La
-74%
Iris Serban
Maxi dresses Pink
$1,366.00
$5,312.00
Yoox.com
-78%
A.L.C.
Paige Maxi Dress Brown
$129.99
$595.00
Rue La La
Throw this on with a pair of boyfriend jeans and sandals. It will look like you put some effort in your outfit when in reality, you slipped on two pieces of comfy clothes!
-54%
Free People
Sabine Tailored Shirt White
$49.99
$108.00
Rue La La
-60%
Sportmax
Silk animal print shirt Beige
$138.02
$345.06
TheDoubleF
-35%
Nic+Zoe
Monogram Mix Button-Up Top in Blue Multi at Nordstrom, Size Petite P
$109.20
$168.00
Nordstrom
-25%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Navy blue cotton cable-knit jumper
$83.94
$111.91
TheDoubleF
-51%
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater White
$71.99
$148.00
Rue La La
-38%
Loewe
Sweaters Blue
$876.00
$1,424.00
Yoox.com
A bright knit cardigan in a fun, summery shade is a must-have on a cold day at the beach. If it gets breezy, you can throw it over top of whatever you’re wearing. The best part is you’ll still look put-together for your post-beach adventures!
-74%
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Viola Cardigan Blue
$96.99
$378.00
Rue La La
-76%
Nic+Zoe
Nic+Zoe Cool Nights Cardigan Blue
$33.00
$138.00
Rue La La
Miss the 90s? Then you’re in luck, because ultra-baggy denim shorts are back in full swing. Love ’em or hate ’em, they’re a great compromise between short shorts and full-length trousers for those days that are warm, but not quite hot.
-40%
Diesel
De-Sire Bermuda shorts in dark denim Gray
$109.11
$181.86
TheDoubleF
-70%
Cycle
Denim shorts Black
$56.00
$186.00
Yoox.com
-55%
Free People
Montana Denim Bermuda Shorts in Everything Floral at Nordstrom, Size 25
$57.59
$128.00
Nordstrom
-68%
True Religion
Denim shorts Gray
$71.00
$221.00
Yoox.com
Original text: Steph King
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
