I love lounging on the beach. Yet sometimes, I have qualms about showing off too much skin in a bikini. I prefer a little modesty. For this, I bust out my cover up. They come in especially handy on a trip to the snack bar or the washroom, and I totally wear them off the beach too for easy, breezy summer style. 

If you're up for the challenge, a beach cover up is super simple to DIY. I found two great tutorials here and here. On the other hand, a great sarong or large scarf make excellent cover ups and can be found anywhere for a low price. What I love about these items is how versatile they are. You can wear them a ton of different, yet equally stylish ways. 

Wondering how to pull off a sarong cover up? 

 
I also love this video on different ways to tie a scarf. While not strictly beachy, it makes a great cover up for a chilly summer night. 
 


This genius quickly attached velcro to a large scarf and used it to create a maxi sarong in a number of different ways:  



Want something even more fool proof? 

DIY'ing not so much your bag? Never fear. Here are few options for trendy cover ups that I am drooling over right now. What I love about these is that you can layer with slips, sheer cotton dress, skirts and camis for a boho chic outfit: 


DVF Hooded Dress (US$68.00) 
 
Old Navy Beaded Chiffon Swim Cover-Ups (C$26.96)

Forever 21 High-Low Chiffon Cover Up Dress (C$23.80)

Free People Mykanos Kaftan (C$455.03)

6 Shore Road Piedra's Cover-Up Mini Dress (US$125.00)

How do you wear beach cover ups?