Fringe Kimono, One Size Plus, $10, Forever 21 Light enough for everyday wear, but substantial enough to double as a swim coverup, this ornately printed kimono is a versatile summer classic.

Dokotoo Womens Long Kimono Cardigan If you don’t want a long cardigan brushing your ankles and dragging in the water, this shorter design is the perfect compromise while still offering coverage.

Room for improvement: It runs big: If I had one complaint, it would be that the cardigan runs a bit big. I got it in a small, but I wish they offered an extra-small size. A clasp in the front would be ...