What to Wear to a Beach Club — The Complete Style Guide

What to Wear to a Beach Club — The Complete Style Guide

Beach clubs have a dress code that sits somewhere 
between beach casual and resort elegant — and 
getting it right makes all the difference between 
feeling effortlessly beautiful and feeling 
completely out of place.

Here's everything you need to know about dressing 
for a beach club.

What is beach club style?
Beach club style is the art of looking polished 
and put-together in a setting that is inherently 
relaxed. Think Nikki Beach in Miami, Nammos in 
Mykonos, or any of the stunning beach clubs along 
the Amalfi Coast — the aesthetic is glamorous but 
never overdressed. Effortless but never underdressed.

The foundation — a stunning cover-up
The single most important piece for beach club 
dressing is a beautiful cover-up. A lightweight 
kimono in a bold tropical or leopard print worn 
over your swimsuit is the quintessential beach 
club look — it says you have been at the beach 
all day and you look incredible doing it.

Choose a cover-up that flows beautifully when 
you walk. The movement of a well-chosen kimono 
or chiffon cardigan is one of the most effortlessly 
glamorous things you can wear at a beach club.

The swimsuit underneath
Your swimsuit matters at a beach club because 
you will likely be wearing it for hours — in 
the water, on a sunbed, at the bar. Choose 
something that fits perfectly and makes you 
feel completely confident.

A bandeau bikini in classic white or black is 
the most elegant beach club choice — no shoulder 
straps, clean silhouette, effortlessly glamorous. 
A high waist bikini in a bold print is a more 
fashion-forward option that photographs beautifully.

The dress option
If you prefer to skip the swimsuit and cover-up 
combination entirely a flowing sling dress or 
halter jumpsuit is a perfect beach club outfit. 
Choose a bold floral print or a classic solid 
color in a lightweight fabric that moves 
beautifully in the sea breeze.

A halter jumpsuit in a vibrant print is 
particularly stunning at a beach club — one 
piece, completely effortless, turns heads 
from the moment you arrive.

The accessories
Beach club accessories should feel natural and 
unforced. A wide brim straw hat is essential — 
it provides sun protection while adding instant 
elegance to any look. A handwoven rattan or 
straw bag carries your essentials beautifully. 
Simple gold jewelry and a shell anklet complete 
the look without overwhelming it.

What not to wear to a beach club
Heavy makeup that melts in the heat. Uncomfortable 
heels on a sandy or wooden deck. Overly formal 
clothing that looks out of place against a 
backdrop of turquoise water. At a beach club 
the most stylish choice is always the most 
effortless one.

The golden rule of beach club dressing
The women who always look the most beautiful 
at beach clubs are not wearing the most expensive 
clothes — they are wearing exactly what makes 
them feel effortlessly confident. Choose pieces 
that make you feel beautiful the moment you 
put them on and let the setting do the rest.

Find your perfect beach club wardrobe at 
aureastyles.com — stunning cover-ups, elegant 
swimwear, flowing dresses, and beautiful 
accessories designed for the effortlessly 
dressed woman.