Six of the Best beach cover-ups

From kaftans to tunics, the ideal beach cover-up is perfect for sight-seeing and night-time dining too. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Apr 2010, 14:48 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2010, 15:03 BST

Floral print kaftan

FROM: French Connection

PRICE: 50

COMMENT: So pretty, unusual and striking, this is a beautiful beach cover-up in a fabulously exotic print. Doubles easily for evening dress.

SUITS: All shapes, a tan.

KEY ACCESSORY: Cream studded sandal, 30, Faith.

Pink batwing beach tunic

FROM: Matalan

PRICE: 7

COMMENT: Fabulous colour, fabulous price, this is just perfect for wearing down to the beach or pool. Simply add flip-flops, shades and big floppy hat.

SUITS: Slim to medium and petites.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Animal print/jewel flat sandal, 25, Marisota.co.uk.

Pink blossom print kaftan

FROM: Monsoon

PRICE: 160

COMMENT: A bit pricey, but an absolute winner from Monsoon, with lots of lovely sequins and a flattering V neckline.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Disc beaded gem flat sandal, 25, Dorothy Perkins.

Multi print wrap-style tunic

FROM: Marisota.co.uk

PRICE: From 35

COMMENT: Lovely (but quite sheer) kimono wrap-style tunic, in beautiful pink and purple design, ideal for wearing over swimsuits and cropped jeans.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black glitter flip flops, 10, Bonmarch.

Animal print beach dress

FROM: Matalan

PRICE: 8

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COMMENT: Cute and super-glam, this lovely little gathered-waist tunic would be gorgeous over a slinky bikini, with shades and gladiators.

SUITS: Slim and leggy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black zip sandal, 49.99, Schuh.

White printed kaftan dress

FROM: Oli.co.uk

PRICE: 54

COMMENT: A change of pace with this sweet white Yumi kaftan with flattering V-neck and back and angel sleeves. Pretty and feminine.

SUITS: Pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Fuchsia pink strap sandal, 6.99, Internationale.