It was recently revealed that Ray-Bans got their name because they ban the sun’s UV rays and in the spirit of this discovery we’re celebrating all the ways you can stay hidden from the heat in plain sight of the sun. For those of us that like to tan, but want to remain in control of our beachside exposure consider these nine ways…
1. Classic Rewired
Cut-off denim shorts are to summer what coats are to winter. Add a wide brim straw hat with a flat top to give your year-in-year-out summer go-to's an updated glow.
2. Make Shift
Repurpose an old party dress or vintage babydoll nightdress for a refreshing spin on the beach cover-up, like Olivia Faye Smith has.
3. Ahoy Sailor
Throw straw hats overboard for a more seafaring sun protector as Emily Ratajkowski has.
4. Act Shady
Add the cool factor to any outfit with a wide brim hat and Elisabeth Taylor-worthy specs. Jeanne Damas keeps it breezy in a white cotton vest.
5. Cottoned On
Look to distant shores for beachside inspiration, like the Caribbean where crochet has woven itself a twee-free appeal.
6. Longterm Appeal
Rose Bertram’s crochet dress may be high neck and capped sleeved, but it’s a breezy way of dressing up a simple black swimsuit.
7. Double Trouble
Bella Hadid looked a sheer delight in crochet sweatpants and crop top co-ord.
8. All At Sea
Sami Miro shows long sleeves and sand really do mix by protecting her shoulders from UV rays in a shorn Nasty Gal top.
9. Distant Shores
Nail the salty ethereal look with a loose, humidity-friendly kaftan that allows your pin-up girl bod to shine through.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.