In preparation for our beach vacation, I've been taking some time to do outfit planning in hopes of not dumping my albeit limited yet all of my "resortwear" into the luggage. I've pulled out all my best tops, bottoms and one piece wonders and have tested out different shoe and accessory options in hopes to keep it minimal for the fear of bringing too much of everything. I realized though that despite the growing pile of variety, I don't have much to work with in the area of beach coverups/beach dressing. For some reason, I never gave that much attention. I think I put most of my efforts into the actual swimwear I would be lounging in and none much on what I might need or hope for in terms of covering up whether it was to keep warm or for modesty reasons.
For much of my adolescent to adult years, like many women I've struggled with body image and have never felt at ease or comfortable in second skin in the form of swimwear. I've definitely put a lot of effort forward to find the right swimsuit where I (think) I will look my best and feel my best in but I never gave my cover-upping much thought. However, through the years of my beach vacations, something I noticed was that you don't need to have a Victoria's Secret swimsuit model body in order to look and feel great at the beach, shocking I know. Women of all shapes and sizes can look great and feel great. I believe the key is to feel good about what you are in and carry yourself however you see and feel fit. But some effort required.
Aside from the swimsuit, for me that means opting for the right coverup that covers up when I feel I need some but also allows me to still feel put together and not just feel like a sweaty, sandy blob underneath a shapeless throw. Ok so will a coverup transform my body into a boss.... no.. but the right top can accentuate my assets and hide my liabilities.. uh oh did I just go all accounting on this. Hehe it is Sunday night. So right, I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect coverups. I've purchased one so far but would like 1 or 2 more options. Redundant unnecessary, perhaps but this is my week, my.one.week, and I am gonna milk it all the way!
Here are some of my visuals for the ultimate beach dressing.
How do you feel your best at the beach?
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| fringelove |
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| pompom poncho |
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| pretty pallazzos |
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| flowy perfection |
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| a diy option made from a scarf |
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| classy and chic |
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| preppy at ease |
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