Got You Covered

The beach cover-up is the ultimate summer wardrobe hero, shielding you from sun exposure and, well, exposure. Here, nine styles (plus a few eco accessories) to slip on and show off.

Protection Primer: The tighter the fabric weave and darker the color (deep blue is the best), the higher the ultra-violet protection factor (UPF). Hold the piece up to the light to see how transparent it is. And remember, if your cover-up gets wet or stretched, more UV rays will be able to penetrate. Don't slack on the sunscreen.