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.
-40%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Canvas cargo pants Green
$261.00
$435.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Cestino linen and cotton-blend palazzo pants Beige
$662.00
$945.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Onore linen and silk twill wide-leg pants Brown
$903.00
$1,290.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Dante cotton and linen twill wide-leg pants Blue
$438.00
$625.00
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%
Vivienne Westwood
Long Fond draped satin gown Brown
$1,099.00
$1,570.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Self Portrait
Embellished lace midi dress White
$637.00
$910.00
Mytheresa
-30%
SIMKHAI
Izel caped satin gown Blue
$977.00
$1,395.00
Mytheresa
Self Portrait
Floral lace midi dress Red
$960.00
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%
Farm Rio
Cotton lace shirt Blue
$287.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
Frankie Shop
Peri pinstripe satin shirt Brown
$275.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Frankie Shop
Lui striped cotton poplin shirt Red
$196.00
$245.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Xu Zhi
Velvet shirt Brown
$312.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Rotate
Wool and alpaca-blend sweater Grey
$326.00
$465.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Hodeida wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$788.00
$1,125.00
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!
-40%
Vince
Cotton cardigan Green
$234.00
$390.00
Mytheresa
-50%
LoveShackFancy
Senina crinkled cropped cardigan Orange
$173.00
$345.00
Mytheresa
-32%
Ichi
Womens Soft-knit boxy fitted Cardigan Sweater Green
$39.95
$59.00
Simons
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.
-40%
Coperni
Denim Bermuda shorts Blue
$294.00
$490.00
Mytheresa
-30%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
High-rise denim shorts Blue
$227.00
$324.00
Mytheresa
Burberry
Embroidered flared jeans White
$1,000.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Citizens Of Humanity
Ayla high-rise wide-leg jeans Brown
$468.00
$585.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Steph King
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli