Just Add Water

This bikini by Zimmermann is everything we ever wanted in a bathing suit: sexy though not overly skimpy, sweet but still sleek. The full bottom keeps the look demure, but it's offset by high-cut legs. "The combination is really flattering," says fashion director Hope Greenberg, "And the bandeau top's straps are detachable so you never have to worry about tan lines."

While you're daydreaming about the beach, consider this sarong. It's so gorgeous you'll be tempted to wear it as a dress, but it's so loose and light, making it the ideal cover-up. The glamorous print and beading at the edges feel soluxurious, contrary to its totally accessible price.