Beach outfits are one of the few categories where “easy” is actually the goal. Nobody wants to fuss with complicated layers when there’s sand and a wet bum involved. I’m feeling a sensory overload just typing this (lol).

So whether you’re packing for vacay, heading to the shore for the day, or romanticizing your local lake (I do this alllll summer long), I pulled together 7 outfit ideas that are insanely cute, comfortable, and built around pieces you’ll wear until.. September?

7 Cute Beach Outfit Ideas For Vacations, Lake Days & Summer Weekends

The swimsuit may be the main player here, but the right cover-up, shorts, dress, or even towel (!!!) can take a beach day outfit & packing list from functional to wayyy cute. Dive in!

Lake Como Beach Outfit

swimsuit | sweater | shorts | sandals | bag | necklace | notebook | towel | blush | body oil | sunnies

Wellll this outfit obviously calls for an Aperol spritz. That baby blue swimsuit is gorgeous enough to be worn as a top (post-sailing, ofc), and the rest of the accessories just pile on the beachiest vibe. And those COLORS!

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French Riviera Beach Outfit

bikini top | bikini bottom | towel | dress | necklace | sunnies | bag | deodorant | body lotion | sandals

Ugh! The details of this outfit are just so playful – and they’re all inspired by that incredibly fun, double-sided towel. I found a lightweight cotton mini dress to throw on over a bikini + paired them with a tote packed with a few summer vacation non-negotiables.

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Mallorca Beach Outfit

swimsuit | towel | bag | dry shampoo | sandals | top | skirt | sunnies

In my opinion, summer calls for mixing allll of the prints. I love the combination of check, plaid and the cute citrus design on the towel – I’d actually wear it as a sarong or beach skirt, tied at the waist. Btw, it’s the softest, lightest Turkish towel we’ve tried.

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Malibu Beach Outfit

bikini top | bikini bottom | hat | towel | sunnies | sunscreen | top | shorts | bag | sandals | necklace

A cool-girl summer outfit for sure. Clare V.’s collab with Left On Friday has me absolutely drooooling. Pair the bikini with linen shorts, an eyelet tank and summery accessories (jellies, included).

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1. Jersey Shore Beach Outfit

bikini top | bikini bottom | earrings | sunscreen | towel | lemonade | bag | shorts | tee | scrunchie | sandal

I know a perfect Jersey Shore outfit when I see one! Denim Bermuda shorts, a boat tote, and a surf-y graphic tee are exactly what I want to wear when running from beach to ice cream.

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Tulum Beach Outfit

bikini top | bikini bottom | sandals | dress | towel | hat | lip balm | bracelet set | bag

This color combination is all I can think about right now. Orange + blue (turquoise & deep ocean) is the most genius combo for summer. And how about this Doen midi? It’s been on my summer wishlist for weeks now. Stunnin’.

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Nantucket Beach Outfit

swimsuit | necklace | bag | skin tint | sandals | top | pants | perfume | towel

A lil preppy, a lil tropical. How freaking fun is this one? Free People’s Amber swimsuit comes in 8 gorg prints, and pairing anything with a Farm Rio set is bound to be great. Btw, you’ve gotta try this mandarin perfume. Summa in a bottle.

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Happy summer!

Xox, Abby (@abbycheeka on Instagram)