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.
Leset
Stella sequined linen-blend wide-leg pants White
$450.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Canvas cargo pants Green
$261.00
$435.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Dante cotton and linen twill wide-leg pants Blue
$438.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Linen wide-leg pants White
$319.00
$455.00
Mytheresa
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!
-30%
Max Mara
Gersa plissé sablé georgette gown Green
$1,022.00
$1,460.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Vivienne Westwood
Long Fond draped satin gown Brown
$1,099.00
$1,570.00
Mytheresa
Vivienne Westwood
Nova Vixen scarf-detail satin gown Green
$9,805.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Staud
Yamila gathered maxi dress White
$368.00
$525.00
Mytheresa
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!
-30%
Sportmax
Riva printed cotton shirt Yellow
$385.00
$550.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Rebecca Vallance
Zaffre broderie anglaise cotton shirt Blue
$410.00
$585.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Alemais
Alémais x LRNCE Marjorelle printed linen and silk shirt Red
$543.00
$775.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Vivienne Westwood
Toulouse Frill cutout cotton poplin shirt Blue
$428.00
$535.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Hodeida wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$788.00
$1,125.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere sweater Blue
$525.00
$750.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Joseph
Ribbed-knit wool-blend polo sweater Grey
$550.00
$785.00
Mytheresa
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!
-30%
Leset
Lauren cropped cardigan Pink
$179.00
$255.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Vince
Cotton cardigan Green
$234.00
$390.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Supernatural Sweater Cardigan Top in Green Olive, Size: Large
$148.00
Alo Yoga
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.
Loewe
Anagram denim Bermuda shorts Blue
$1,400.00
Mytheresa
-30%
The Attico
Cotton midi shorts Blue
$459.00
$655.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Etro
Embroidered denim shorts Blue
$495.00
$990.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Isabel Marant
Ingrid denim shorts Blue
$427.00
$610.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Steph King
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli