Here's how to style your swimwear this summer the Vogue way
If you're in a Mamma Mia! state of mind—think twinkling blue waters, tousled beach hair, and chilled proseccos under the sun—then you're not alone. Whether it's a hidden beach in Capri or a yacht cruising along the Amalfi coast, the fantasy is vivid: days that melt into golden sunsets, a sun-kissed glow, and the perfect beach wardrobe to accompany all your summer adventures. But once you've found the perfect body armour deemed necessary for a 'hot girl summer', the question remains—how do you make your swimwear look good outside the clear blue waters?
The answer: the right cover-ups. It's not just about what swimsuit you wear, but how you wear it. Do you keep things simple or playful? Minimal or layered? From breezy sarongs and oversized linen shirts to statement jewellery and chic scarves, the right styling can take your beachside fashion to a whole new level. Take a leaf from the book of the ones who do it best—aka our favourite celebrities. Because the unanimous verdict is: they're doing summer right. Like Bella Hadid's now iconic baggy jeans cover-up, think a basic black bikini top paired with baggy low-rise jeans and a silk headscarf—the right amount of cool for her time under the sun. And just when we thought we'd seen it all, Kylie Jenner stepped out in Venice for a pool day and gave us something entirely new to be obsessed with. And obsessed we are. Spotted at Jeff Bezos's and Lauren Sánchez's high-profile wedding, the reality TV star turned heads in a black latex string bikini styled with a matching crochet pencil skirt.
Below, find Vogue Singapore's guide to taking your swimwear beyond the waters. @lalalisa_m
1 / 24 Sheer bliss
A sheer dress is a must-have for a beach vacay, plus you can take it up a notch by pairing it with a bright coloured bikini for a pop of colour just like Lisa here. Courtesy of Cettire
2 / 24 Sheer bliss: Jean Paul Gaultier Marinère Mesh Striped Mini Dress, $475
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Farfetch
3 / 24 Sheer bliss: Oséree Crystal-Embellished Bikini, $623
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Mytheresa
4 / 24 Sheer bliss: Celine Eyewear Triomphe Oval Sunglasses, $353
Available at Mytheresa. Courtesy of Net-a-porter
5 / 24 Sheer bliss: Loewe Paula's Ibiza Ola embellished Leather-Trimmed Raffia Shoulder Bag, $3,325
Available at Net-a-porter. Courtesy of Selfridges
6 / 24 Sheer bliss: Monica Vinader Deia 18ct Yellow Gold-Plated Vermeil Silver Earrings, $340
Available at Selfridges. @sophiagrainge
7 / 24 Breezy caftan
If you've got a dinner by the beach lined up, follow Sofia Richie's lead and slip into a flowy caftan. Courtesy of NextSG
8 / 24 Breezy Caftan: Reiss Black/Cream Rae Colourblock Maxi, $656
Available at NextSG. Courtesy of Selfridges
9 / 24 Breezy Caftan: Hunza G Jean Striped Bikini Set, $295
Available at Selfridges. Courtesy of Mytheresa
10 / 24 Breezy Caftan: Jimmy Choo Bon Bon Small Embellished Raffia Tote Bag, $1,595
Available at Mytheresa. Courtesy of Selfridges
11 / 24 Breezy Caftan: Oma The Label Klassik 18ct Yellow Gold-Plated Brass Necklace, $108
Available at Selfridges. Courtesy of Farfetch
12 / 24 Breezy Caftan: Tory Burch Mini Miller Flip-Flops, $2
Available at Farfetch. @kyliejenner
13 / 24 Go full crochet
When all else fails, you can count on crochet to hit the mark—just as Kylie Jenner does for a lazy pool day under the Venice sun. Courtesy of Mytheresa
14 / 24 Go full crochet: Anna Kosturova Crochet Cotton Bandeau Bikini Top, $108
Available at Mytheresa. Courtesy of Selfridges
15 / 24 Go full crochet: Claudie Pierlot Straight-Fit Sequin-Embellished Crochet-Knit Midi Skirt, $383
Available at Selfridges. Courtesy of Farfetch
16 / 24 Go full crochet: DeMellier The Maxi Santorini Raffia Tote Bag, $587
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Net-a-porter
17 / 24 Go full crochet: Fendi Rimless Oval-Frame Crystal-Embellished Gold-Tone Sunglasses, $715
Available at Net-a-porter. Courtesy of Mytheresa
18 / 24 Go full crochet: A.Emery Kinto Leather Thong Sandals, $235
Available at Mytheresa. Courtesy of The Mega Agency
19 / 24 Denim core
You don't need a sarong or a flowy dress as a beach cover-up if you own a pair of trusted baggy jeans. Take cues from Bella Hadid herself, who shows off her high-cut bikini bottoms with a pair of baggy low-rise jeans without forgetting to accessorise the look with a chic scarf. Courtesy of Farfetch
20 / 24 Denim Core: Amir Slama Bikini Set, $224
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Mytheresa
21 / 24 Denim Core: Citizens of Humanity Brynn Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $444
Available at Mytheresa. Courtesy of Cettire
22 / 24 Denim Core: Etro Etro Paisley Printed Scarf, $305
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Net-a-porter
23 / 24 Denim Core: Chloé Woody Textured-Leather Tote, $2,758
Available at Net-a-porter. Courtesy of Selfridges
24 / 24 Denim Core: Nike Air Force 1 '07 Low-Top Leather Trainers, $183
Available at Selfridges.
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