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The Swimwear and Cover-Up Trends Worth Knowing This Summer

Arielle Charnas · July 27, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Summer dressing starts with your swimsuit. Everything else — the cover-up, the bag, the sandals — builds around it. And this season, there’s a lot worth paying attention to. Swimwear for summer 2026 has a clear point of view: more texture, more personality, and pieces that work well beyond the beach or poolside.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s trending right now, from the suit itself to the cover-up you throw over it.

The Sculpting One-Piece Is the Hero Piece of the Season

This summer’s hero piece isn’t the bikini — it’s the sculpting one-piece. Companies are incorporating built-in shapewear, compression fabrics, and adjustable support into modern silhouettes that flatter without sacrificing style.

What makes this trend particularly useful is its versatility. Designed to double as bodysuits, these swimsuits pair effortlessly with linen trousers, maxi skirts, or tailored shorts for a complete vacation-ready outfit. You’re essentially getting two pieces in one — a swimsuit for the beach and a bodysuit for lunch after.

If you’re shopping for a one-piece this season, look for a square neckline or one-shoulder cut. Both feel current without being difficult to wear, and they translate well into the beach-to-lunch dressing that defines summer 2026.

Texture Is Replacing the Flat, Smooth Finish

This season, swimwear is playing with texture. Think ruched, seersucker, crinkled, and smocked fabrics, as well as eye-catching embellishments — anything that adds dimension and strays away from that smooth, traditional swimsuit material.

This is worth keeping in mind when shopping. A ruched bikini or a smocked one-piece will always photograph better and feel more considered than a plain, flat fabric in the same color. The texture does the styling work for you.

Ruching in particular is very forgiving and flattering across different body types, which is probably why it keeps showing up season after season. This summer it feels more intentional than ever.

Bold Prints: Florals, Animal, and Snakeskin

Snakeskin is surging as a major swimsuit trend — the print is sexy and a little mysterious and is available in fun, unexpected colorways. Wild animal prints are trending too — leopard, tiger, zebra, and more.

If bold animal print feels like too much, florals remain a strong option this season and feel particularly right for resort or beach vacation dressing. The key with any bold print in swimwear is the same as with clothing: keep everything around it neutral. A printed bikini with a simple white cover-up and tan sandals is a complete look that doesn’t need anything else.

Metallics: The Statement Swimsuit Move

For those who want to make a statement with their swimwear choices, the metallic route is worth considering — co-signed by designers like Versace, Rat & Boa, Norma Kamali, and The Attico.

A metallic swimsuit reads more elevated than a plain color and has an almost evening-ready quality that makes it easy to transition from pool to drinks. Gold tones work particularly well for warmer skin tones; silver and chrome feel sharper and more minimal.

Pair a metallic suit with a simple linen cover-up or an oversized white shirt to let the suit do the talking without the whole look feeling overly dressed up for the beach.

Gold Hardware and Embellishment Details

Luxe embellishments like gold hardware are replacing minimalist styles as the finishing detail of choice this season. Ring details at the waist, gold clasps on straps, shell-inspired hardware — these small additions elevate a swimsuit without changing its silhouette.

If your swimsuit is more basic, this is actually a good angle to consider when accessorizing. A gold waist chain, layered gold jewelry, or even a simple gold ring detail on a bag can bring the same elevated feel to a simpler suit.

Cover-Ups: What’s Actually Worth Wearing

Beach cover-ups have evolved into fashionable staples that can carry an outfit from the shoreline to lunch, shopping, or sunset dinners. Designers are embracing lightweight fabrics, relaxed silhouettes, and elevated details that make cover-ups feel just as important as swimwear itself.

The most wearable options this season fall into a few clear categories.

The Oversized Linen Shirt

This is the most versatile cover-up you can own. Oversized linen shirts are among the most popular choices because they easily transition from the beach to casual outings. Worn open over a bikini with flat sandals, or half-tucked with linen shorts, they work from morning beach walks through to afternoon errands without any outfit change required. White, cream, and pale blue are the most useful colors.

The Crochet Dress

Crochet overlays and cover-ups keep the bohemian beach look fresh and fashion-forward. A crochet midi or maxi dress over a simple bikini is one of those combinations that looks effortless but reads as very considered. The texture is interesting enough that you don’t need much else — keep accessories minimal and let the crochet do the work.

The Sheer Maxi

Sheer maxi cover-ups are popular this season because they easily transition from the beach to casual outings. A sheer printed maxi worn over a bikini is also one of the easier ways to incorporate pattern into a beach look without committing to a printed swimsuit. Let the suit stay neutral and use the cover-up for color or print instead.

The Matching Set

Traditional cover-ups are giving way to chic matching sets and printed separates this season. A bikini with a matching sarong or shorts feels more intentional than a mismatched cover-up thrown on top, and it photographs well without requiring much styling thought at all. Several companies are offering coordinated three-piece sets this summer — top, bottom, and cover-up — that make the whole decision easy.

Arielle Charnas‘s approach to summer dressing has always been about pieces that work hard across different moments — not just on the beach but throughout the day. The swimwear and cover-up trends for summer 2026 support exactly that. A sculpting one-piece that doubles as a bodysuit. A linen shirt that goes from sand to sidewalk. A crochet dress that needs nothing else.

Pick the pieces that fit how you actually spend your summer and let the rest go.

About Arielle Charnas

Arielle Charnas is a style expert and content creator known for her approachable take on everyday dressing. With a following across Instagram, TikTok, and Substack, she shares outfit inspiration, styling tips, and curated edits that make fashion feel accessible and wearable. Browse her latest picks and outfits on her LTK page.

The Best Bags for June 2026 (And How to Style Them)

Arielle Charnas · June 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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June simplifies everything. Lighter clothes, easier silhouettes, less layering to think about. And when the outfit gets simpler, the bag steps forward. It becomes the detail that gives the look its personality.

Arielle Charnas put together a bag edit on LTK that covers the full range of what’s worth carrying this month — woven raffia, fringe, canvas, mesh, printed leather, and more. Browse the full collage here, and keep reading for a breakdown of each style and how to wear it.

Raffia and Woven Totes

If there’s one bag that belongs in June more than any other, it’s the raffia tote. Woven textures feel inherently seasonal — lightweight, tactile, a little artisanal. They have that quality of looking like you put thought into your outfit without actually trying very hard, which is the whole point of summer dressing.

The styling here is straightforward. Linen trousers and a simple top. A cotton sundress. Straight-leg jeans and a white tee. The more pared-back the outfit, the better the raffia tote looks alongside it. It doesn’t need much competition. Let it be the texture in the look and keep everything else clean.

Oversized woven totes work especially well for beach days, weekend errands, and any occasion where you’re carrying more than a phone and a card.

The Bucket Bag

Bucket bags keep coming back and honestly it makes sense. The shape is relaxed but structured enough to feel intentional, and the drawstring or cinched top gives it a slightly playful quality that flat totes don’t have.

The collage features a few different versions — a woven raffia bucket with a tassel, a fringe-covered bucket in a warm gold tone, and a brown woven drawstring style. Each one reads differently but the shape is the common thread.

Material is what separates a great bucket bag from a forgettable one this season. A woven or textured version feels elevated in a way that plain nylon or smooth leather doesn’t quite match for summer. Worn with a midi dress or wide-leg linen trousers, a good bucket bag looks like a considered choice rather than a practical afterthought.

Canvas and Fabric Totes

Not every June bag needs to be a statement. Sometimes you just need something roomy, light, and easy to grab on the way out the door.

The striped navy canvas shopper and the soft pink canvas tote in the collage cover both ends of this category well. The striped version has a nautical, resort-adjacent quality that makes even a plain outfit feel a little more summery. Pair it with white wide-leg trousers and a simple top and the bag does enough of the seasonal work on its own.

The pink canvas tote is more of a quiet color moment. Against an all-neutral summer outfit — cream, white, tan — the pink reads as a soft pop rather than a full statement. It’s an easy way to add color without committing to anything bold.

The Fringe Bag

Fringe is having a genuine moment in summer 2026 and the gold fringe bucket in this collage is the kind of piece that stops a scroll. It’s maximalist in the best possible way — lots of movement, lots of texture, lots of personality.

The styling rule with a fringe bag is simple and non-negotiable. Keep everything else in the outfit very quiet. Solid colors only. Clean silhouettes. A white linen dress, a black co-ord, a simple slip skirt and fitted top. The fringe is doing enough visual work on its own and it doesn’t need anything competing with it.

This is a bag for someone who wants the outfit to have a point of view without overthinking the rest of the look. One bold piece, everything else steps back.

The Mesh or Net Bag

The dark mesh bag at the top of the collage is one of the more interesting pieces in the edit. Mesh and net textures have a slightly edgy, structural quality that sets them apart from the softer woven styles — and that contrast is exactly what makes them work.

Pair a mesh bag with something feminine and the tension between the two creates something more interesting than either piece would achieve alone. A floral midi dress with a dark mesh bag. A soft linen set with a net tote. The harder texture against softer fabric feels intentional and a little unexpected, which is a good thing.

It’s also just a genuinely practical summer bag. Breathable, lightweight, easy to see into. Form and function, which is never a bad combination.

The Floral or Printed Bag

A printed bag is one of the easiest styling tricks in summer dressing. If your wardrobe runs mostly neutral — which a lot of summer wardrobes do, lots of white, cream, tan, denim — a printed bag adds color and personality without requiring you to change anything else.

The floral printed shoulder bag in the collage is a good example of how this works. The print is bold enough to be interesting but the bag is small enough that it doesn’t overwhelm. Worn with a simple white dress or a solid-color outfit, it becomes the focal point without the rest of the look having to do anything special.

Treat a printed bag the same way you’d treat a statement shoe. Keep everything solid and let the print breathe.

The Leather Pouch

Not every June occasion is a beach day or a weekend errand. Summer has dinners, events, and evenings out too, and a raffia tote isn’t always the right answer for those moments.

The black leather pouch in the collage anchors the whole edit with something more refined. It’s minimal, sleek, and has an ease to it that works specifically for summer evenings when you want to look pulled-together without feeling overdressed.

A leather cloud bag or soft pouch in black or tan pairs particularly well with a simple slip dress, tailored linen trousers, or anything with a slightly dressier feel. It’s the bag that says the outfit is intentional, not accidental.

Conclusion

June dressing should feel easy. Your bag should too. Whether you reach for a woven raffia tote for the weekend or a sleek leather pouch for an evening out, the right bag makes a simple summer outfit feel complete without adding any extra effort.

Browse Arielle Charnas‘s full June bag edit on LTK to shop each style directly and find the version that works for how you actually dress this month.

How to Style Spring Florals: Tips for Every Wardrobe

Arielle Charnas · May 28, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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Florals come back every spring without fail. But this season they feel different — bolder, more maximalist, less apologetic about being loud. The kind of print that actually stops you mid-scroll.

The inspiration for this post comes from a stunning edit on Arielle Charnas’s LTK featuring pieces from the MyTheresa x Dolce & Gabbana collection. Luxury pieces, yes. But the styling principles behind every look? Those apply to any floral hanging in your wardrobe right now. Here’s how to wear them well.

Start With One Floral Piece, Not Several

This is the rule that makes bold florals wearable for most people. One statement floral piece per outfit. That’s it.

A floral dress, a printed skirt, a bold top — whichever piece is doing the heavy lifting should be the only print in the look. Everything else stays solid and simple. Neutral shoes. A plain bag. Minimal jewelry. The floral earns its place when it isn’t competing with anything else for attention.

It sounds obvious but it’s easy to get excited and layer print on print. Resist that urge. The restraint is what makes the outfit look intentional rather than chaotic.

The Easy Formula for Wearing a Floral Dress

A floral dress is the most accessible starting point because the outfit is essentially already built for you. You just have to style around it without overcomplicating things.

The formula is straightforward. Floral dress plus a simple flat or strappy sandal plus one understated accessory. Done. The dress is doing all the work, so your shoes, bag, and jewelry should stay quiet. A nude or tan sandal disappears into the look. A clean white sneaker keeps it casual. A barely-there heeled sandal takes it somewhere more evening-ready.

Midi and maxi lengths are particularly easy to work with this season. They feel grown-up and considered, and the length means you don’t need much else to make the outfit feel complete.

Floral Bottoms: The Lower-Commitment Option

Not everyone wants to commit to a full floral dress and that’s completely fine. A floral skirt or a pair of printed trousers gives you the print without the full immersion, and it’s actually a smarter way to work florals into a wardrobe that skews mostly neutral.

The styling here is simple. Floral bottom, plain top. White works best. Black is a close second. Cream, if the floral has warm tones in it. That’s genuinely all you need.

A floral wide-leg trouser with a fitted white tee tucked in is one of those combinations that looks effortless but reads as very put-together. A floral wrap skirt with a plain black bodysuit is equally easy. The top fades back and the print gets the spotlight it deserves.

Florals in Swimwear and Resort Dressing

Bold florals and swimwear are a natural pairing. The beach and pool context gives the print permission to be as loud as it wants to be, which is probably why florals have always dominated resort collections.

The styling principle here is the same as everywhere else though. Keep everything around the swimwear simple. A solid neutral sarong or cover-up, flat sandals in tan or white, sunglasses with a clean frame. Let the floral one-piece or bikini be the statement and resist the urge to pile on accessories.

If you’re going from beach to lunch or an afternoon out, a plain linen shirt or lightweight knit thrown over a floral swimsuit as a cover-up keeps the look cohesive without trying too hard.

How Texture Makes a Floral Feel More Interesting

A flat floral print is fine. A floral print with texture? That’s where it gets genuinely interesting.

Lace trim on a floral dress adds a layer of depth without adding more color or pattern. Ruching on a floral mini creates movement and dimension that a flat print alone doesn’t have. These details make a simpler or less expensive floral piece feel more considered and elevated.

If you already own a basic floral dress and want to make it feel fresher this season, this is actually the easiest trick. Add a lace-edged slip underneath. Try a ruched belt to create shape at the waist. Small textural additions go a long way with print.

Pull a Color From the Floral for Your Accessories

This is a styling trick that not enough people use and it makes such a difference.

Most florals contain at least four or five colors. Rather than defaulting to neutral accessories every single time, look closely at the print and pull one color from it for your shoes or bag. Not every color. Just one.

A floral with coral in it pairs beautifully with a coral heel or a terracotta bag. A floral with cobalt blue running through it looks sharp with a blue sandal. It ties the outfit together in a way that feels cohesive without being matchy-matchy, which is exactly the balance you’re going for.

If you look at the floral edit on Arielle Charnas’s LTK, this principle is right there in the styling. The orange heeled sandals at the bottom of the collage aren’t neutral, but they work precisely because they’re pulling from the warmth already present in the prints throughout the collection.

Final Thoughts on Florals

Bold florals are more wearable than they look at first glance. The print does a lot of the styling work for you — you just have to know how to work around it rather than against it. One statement piece, simple everything else, and a bit of confidence in the color you’re working with.

Browse the full floral edit on Arielle Charnas’s LTK to see the complete collection and shop pieces directly. Whether you’re looking for a full look or just a starting point, it’s worth a scroll.

The April Wardrobe Refresh: 5 Easy Updates to Make Now

Arielle Charnas · April 30, 2026 · Leave a Comment

April is a funny month, fashion-wise. You’re done with heavy winter layers but not quite ready to go full summer. Everything in your wardrobe feels a little stale, but starting over from scratch isn’t realistic. And honestly? It’s not necessary either. Just a few little swaps are usually all it takes to make you current wardrobe feel current again. Here are five worth making right now.

1. Swap Your Shoe

This is the easiest (and probably most impactful) change you can make. Take those same jeans and knits you’ve been wearing already and pair them with a new shoe—it takes the outfit right into spring.

Spring 2026 is a genuinely good season for footwear. Ballet flats are back in a big way, particularly styles with a dainty bow detail. Ruched loafers are showing up everywhere and work with almost everything — jeans, shorts, midi skirts. Mules and clogs are still very much in the mix too, especially in lighter tones and spring-ready textures.

Pick one style that feels like a natural fit for how you already dress. You don’t need all of them. Just one fresh shoe can make your whole wardrobe feel like it had a refresh.

2. Introduce One Spring Color

Bold color is having a major moment this spring — cobalt, violet, aquamarine, punchy reds. But you don’t have to dive headfirst into a head-to-toe color look to feel current. One piece is enough.

The approach here is simple and one that feels familiar if you’ve tried the unexpected red theory covered in a previous post. Pick one color. Wear it against the neutrals you already own. Let it be the focal point of the outfit and keep everything else calm.

Some ideas:

a cobalt blue top with straight-leg light wash jeans
a violet bag with an all-neutral outfit
a warm caramel knit with brown trousers

Small color additions like these feel considered rather than costumey and breathe new life into pieces you’ve had for years.

3. Add a Scarf to Your Rotation

If there’s one styling tool worth picking up this April, it’s a scarf. Not just worn around the neck either. This spring, scarves are being used in ways that make them genuinely versatile — as a belt, a makeshift top, a headband, or tied onto the strap of a bag for a quick color hit.

A square silk or cotton scarf in a neutral or soft print is the most flexible option. Fold it into a triangle, tie it at the waist over a simple dress or wide-leg trousers, and suddenly the outfit has a point of view it didn’t have before. It’s one of those additions that looks intentional without requiring much effort at all.

If you already own scarves that have been sitting in a drawer, now is the time to actually use them.

4. Switch Up Your Denim

This one is simple but makes a bigger difference than you’d expect. If dark wash denim has been your default all winter — and for most people it has — April is the moment to reach for something lighter.

Light wash jeans are dominating spring 2026. The wash is doing most of the heavy lifting this season, so the silhouette matters less than you think. Wide leg, straight, slim, barrel — whichever cut you gravitate toward naturally is fine. Just make sure it’s light.

Light blue denim has an ease to it that dark wash doesn’t. It pairs back to whites, creams, and bold spring colors equally well. It also makes the whole outfit feel less heavy, which is exactly right for April dressing.

5. Reach for One Statement Accessory

This time of year is great for accessories, and just one well-chosen piece can update multiple outfits without changing anything else.

Oversized sunglasses are back in a serious way — bold, high-impact frames that feel more fashion-forward than the minimal styles that have dominated recent years. Chandelier earrings are having a real moment too. And belts with a strong, eye-catching buckle are showing up as the finishing touch on everything from tailored trousers to simple spring dresses.

Before buying anything new, check what you already own. A pair of statement earrings you’ve forgotten about or a bold belt at the back of a drawer might be exactly what your April outfits are missing.

Final Thoughts

A full wardrobe update is usually unnecessary. A new shoe, a fresh color, a scarf you actually style properly this time — these are the kinds of updates that make getting dressed feel good again without the overwhelm.

Arielle Charnas’s LTK has specific picks for each of these five updates if you’re looking for a starting point. Real pieces, real outfits, easy to shop directly.

For more everyday styling ideas, you can also follow Arielle Charnas on TikTok for outfit inspiration updated regularly through the season.

Spring 2026 Style Roundup

Arielle Charnas · March 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Spring always brings a shift. Not just in temperature, but also in how you want to dress. And this season, there’s a lot happening on the style front.

Here’s a look at the spring 2026 trends showing up everywhere right now, and how to actually wear them.

Bold Colors, But Make Them Clash

To get in on this trend, you can’t just wear one bright color and call it done. Instead, lean into more unexpected color pairings. Think rich violet & aquamarine or poppy red & lavender—combinations that shouldn’t work but somehow do.

Sculptural Shapes

Peplum tops are back, and this time they feel architectural rather than overly pretty. Balloon pants are showing up everywhere too, alongside fit-and-flare silhouettes that play with proportion in a fresh way. These are the kinds of shapes that make an outfit feel considered without much effort. One statement piece is enough. Let the cut do the work.

Fringe and Lace

Two textures are dominating this season: fringe and frothy lace. Fringe brings movement to skirts, jackets, and dresses. Lace is turning up on blouses, drop-waist skirts, and layered under blazers for a subtle romantic touch. Neither has to feel costume-y. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and the texture reads as intentional.

Scarves as a Styling Tool

The scarf trend has moved well beyond tying one around your neck. This spring, scarves are being worn as tops, belts, and headbands. A square silk scarf folded into a triangle and tied at the waist can replace a belt entirely. It adds color, movement, and a little personality to even the most basic outfit.

Statement Accessories

If there’s one area worth investing in this season, it’s accessories. Oversized sunglasses are back in a big way, think bold, high-impact frames. Chandelier earrings are having a real moment too. And belts with eye-catching buckles are showing up as the finishing touch on everything from tailored trousers to simple dresses. One strong accessory can pull an entire look together.

Light Wash Denim

Dark denim has had its moment. This spring, it’s all about light wash. Wide leg, straight, barrel, slim—the silhouette is less important than the wash. Light blue denim has an easy, effortless quality that pairs well with almost everything in your wardrobe right now.

Quiet Luxury, Still Relevant

Not every trend this season is loud. Quiet luxury is still very much in play—clean lines, quality fabrics, no visible logos. A well-cut white tee, a structured bag, a simple cardigan in a rich material. These pieces don’t shout, but they read as elevated in a way that holds up season after season.

Arielle Charnas’s approach to trends has always been the same: take what works for your wardrobe and leave the rest. Not every spring trend needs to make it into your closet. Pick one or two that feel natural to how you already dress and let those be enough.

For outfit ideas built around this season’s key pieces, visit Arielle Charnas’s LTK for style inspiration.