Bikini Mix and Matches

I'm playing with lots of cover-ups and bikinis for a fresh look! I've fully embraced the mix and match look this season and have imagined our top and cover-ups combos to be paired with either black briefs or string bottoms. Simple, basic, and sexy: why can't all my outfits be like that?

(Lisa Curran Swim in Green Gingham)

Looks Great With: Ruffled bikini bottoms, boyshorts, chunky necklaces, and string bikini bottoms if you dare!

(Victoria's Secret Terry Hooded Dress)

Looks Great With: Simple bikinis or monokinis, flip flops in daring designs, simple makeup, and a fresh outlook.

This green bikini top comes from one of my very favorite designers in the swimwear division. In a fresh, slightly apple green, I feel like this bikini top can shine when worn with navy blue cover-ups and tunics. Victoria's Secret pieces are often deeply discounted, but with lots of sizes available. You can fill up a bag with selections that drop well below $20, and that's very exciting for the bargain-hunter in all of us. Plus, terry cloth is a sneaky way to feel warmer if you have been stranded on the colder Northeastern shores and are waiting for your ride.

(Lisa Curran Paisley Bandeau)

Looks Great With: A hippie-inspired paisley skirt or dress, a dark denim skirt, wedge sandals with wooden heels, or plain gold necklaces.

(Cover-Up Hoodie Dress)

Looks Great With: Casual styles, a patterned headband, or a pair of flats.

This hoodie dress is supremely futuristic in both color and design details, but not to a fault. Oddly enough, this piece maintains its dignity while being positively inspiring and fun, and without being overly junior-market oriented. Hooded dresses are fantastic for beach combing when your hair is whipping around and you just need to contain everything in the strong gusts. Beach girls, I know that you'll appreciate this!

(DKNY Halter Top in Black)

Looks Great With: Black goes with everything!

(Victoria's Secret Split-Sleeve Top)

Looks Great With: Basic bikinis, metallic high heels, or huge, celeb-inspired shades.

This piece is how this post got started! This substantial halter top covers up a little something extra, and that can be even sexier if you wear it underneath another item. These split sleeves can show off a hint of tanned arms in the summertime and still keep you a little warmer when temperatures start to drop after the sun goes down. Plus, the color is just amazing, and "pops" even more when paired with black.