Let’s be honest – no beach outfit is complete without a fab cover-up. Whether you're sipping cocktails at a beach bar, strolling along the promenade, or heading straight from sunlounger to seafood lunch, a good cover-up is the ultimate warm-weather wardrobe essential. It needs to be easy to throw on, flattering in all the right places, and just elevated enough to make it look like you’ve made an effort.
Ticking all of these boxes, we've just found the cover-up of dreams and it's from M&S.
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Chuck this on over your swimmers and you're good to go.
The Halter Neck Mini Beach Dress is made from a textured, crochet-inspired fabric, and nails the boho-chic aesthetic while keeping things super wearable. The mini length adds a playful, flirty feel, perfect for showing off summer skin, while the high halter-neck adds a touch of elegance that feels more glam than your average throw-on. The tie detail at the back means you can adjust the neckline to suit your style, and the regular fit skims the body in a way that feels effortless rather than clingy.
The dress comes in a gorgeous warm brown and cream pattern that we reckon is flattering on every skin tone. It’s light enough to keep you cool on the hottest of days, but has enough structure to take you from beach towel to rooftop bar with nothing more than a switch of shoes.
Style it with flat sandals and big sunglasses for a lazy beach afternoon, or for a more glam evening look pair it with chunky wedges and statement earrings. Either way, you can't really go wrong with this dress at all.
Available in sizes 6-18, this dress is selling out fast - so if you want to add it to your summer wardrobe, you'd better be quick.