Jul 30, 2018

These Are the Pants You Should Wear Over Your Swimsuits

by Bianca Nieves

When you think of beach cover-ups, you might automatically think about flowy dresses, cutoff denim shorts, or oversize button-downs. However, beach pants should be on your radar as well. Not only are they extremely comfortable, but with their added coverage, they can also live far from the beach if styled correctly.

Whether you're going to a casual dinner with friends after your day on the sand or want to fight off those UV rays while relaxing by the poolside, beach pants are the answer. Especially if they're easy slip-on silhouettes in breathable fabrics such as linen, cotton, or light knits.

Now before summer is over, opt for these cover-ups that will go with all your one- and two-piece swimsuits.

Best Tropical Beach Pants

ASOS Design Tropical Split Front Beach Pant ($40)

Doesn't get more beach-friendly than this.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

Best Black Beach Pants

Bella Dahl Smocked Waist Wide Leg ($128)

Keep it breezy in black.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Best Green Print Beach Pants

Forever 21 Floral Palazzo Pants ($25)

Have fun with prints.

Available in sizes 0X to 3X.

Best White Beach Pants

FP Beach What's Up Pant ($70)

These white beach pants will go with all swimsuits.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Best Polka Dot Beach Pants

H&M Wide-Cut Jersey Pants ($13)

You can't go wrong with the print of the season.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Best Striped Beach Pants

Stelen Tori Striped Wide Leg Pants ($70)

Striped cropped pants are a good option too.

Available in sizes S to L.

Best Cover-Up Beach Pants

Chelsea28 Gauze Cover-Up Pants ($59)

Feel free wear this white number outside the beach too.

Available in sizes 1X to 3X.

Best Linen Beach Pants

Old Navy Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Soft Pants ($40)

Make linen your go-to beach-pant fabric.

Available in sizes 1X to 4X.

Best Knit Striped Beach Pants

Pepa Pombo Nancy Striped Pants ~~( $615)~~ $246

Knit bottoms are great options.

Available in sizes S to L.

Best Sheer beach Pants

Swimsuits for All Brooke Beach Pant ($31)

Classic with a sheer twist.

Available in sizes 6 to 24.

best Knit Cropped beach Pants

Urban Outfitters Ant Knit Cropped Pant ($39)

If you want to go for those '70s vibes, these beach pants are for you.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Best Long Striped Beach Pants

Zara Striped Pants ($50)

These can also be office-friendly.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Best Printed Wide Leg Beach Pants

J.O.A. Printed Wide Leg Pant ($68)

Can't say no to a good palm tree print.

Available in sizes S to L.

Best Culotte Beach Pants

Aday Cooler Day Culottes ($115)

These UV-resistant culottes are perfect for the beach (and beyond).

Available in sizes XS to L.

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