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.
-20%
Faithfull The Brand
Lulea high-rise linen wide-leg pants Blue
£192.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Dante cotton and linen twill wide-leg pants Blue
£192.00
£275.00
Mytheresa
Eres
Correct high-rise linen shorts Green
£245.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Stripe Linen Blend Trouser Blue
£32.00
Roman
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%
Farm Rio
Floral maxi dress Red
£214.00
£306.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Poupette St Barth
Soledad printed midi dress Pink
£188.00
£314.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ganni
Leopard Marl Mesh Long Ruched Crossover Dress - Size 34 Mixed Multi
£142.50
£285.00
GANNI
Self Portrait
Floral-applique satin slip dress Red
£360.00
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!
-50%
Tove
Rumer wool-blend shirt Beige
£247.00
£495.00
Mytheresa
Isabel Marant
Plalia oversized cotton blouse White
£265.00
Mytheresa
-40%
GANT
Women Regular Fit Floral Printed Cotton Silk Shirt (36) EVENING BLUE
£78.00
£130.00
GANT
-20%
Anna Kosturova
Coastal crochet cotton polo shirt Blue
£184.00
£230.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Xu Zhi
Crochet lace cardigan Beige
£140.00
£200.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Crochet Knit Jumper Brown
£32.00
Roman
-30%
Xu Zhi
Crochet lace cardigan Beige
£140.00
£200.00
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!
Roman
Fluffy Textured Knit Cardigan Blue
£38.00
Roman
-34%
Roman
Fringe Knit Cardigan Blue
£25.00
£38.00
Roman
-50%
Ganni
Yellow Check Cardigan - Size XS Merino Wool
£182.50
£365.00
GANNI
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%
Max Mara
Cropped cargo jeans Blue
£129.00
£215.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Fat Face
FatFace Broadway Denim Vintage 100% Cotton Denim Shorts Blue
£25.00
£42.00
FatFace
-30%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Thalia mid-rise denim Bermuda shorts Blue
£140.00
£200.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Kenzo
Jeans Cropped Fit SUMIRE with Belt Loops 25cm size 28
£127.15
£317.86
GLAMOOD
Original text: Steph King
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli