A giant, oversized scarf
I know, I know – we just covered a thousand and one ways to wear a scarf – but I promise this goes beyond the norm.  H&M carries thin, cotton scarves year-round that are the size of bath towels and go for $12 and under.  Wrap one around your waist as a sarong at the beach; later, fold it to the length that spans your chest to the top of your hips (this also doubles the coverage and keeps things PG) and – voila – a tube top is born.  I recommend tightly knotting anything that’s remotely apt to loosen in the back; you could also tuft up the sides and wear it knotted at the hip. 

 

A tunic
If the thought of a scarf around your chest has you running to the nearest lifeguard stand, try a tunic on for size.  It wears well over a bikini on the beach – and with the simple toss of a leather belt, instantly transforms into a dress to wear while cruising the boardwalk or a rooftop bar. 

 

A cabana boy
Perfect for applying sunscreen in hard to reach places by day, and standing in as your “new boyfriend” as your old one glares with jealousy over a plate of chicken wings at that backyard barbeque.  Most often found in tropical locales and the snack aisle at Duane Reade. 

 

Low-key looks for a multifaceted weekend:  because being high-maintenance, after all, is so L.A.

-Karyn Polewaczyk

Posted by karynpol at 12:00 AM APPAREL , Bargain News , What women over 40 want , What women in their 30s want , What women in their 20's want , Spring 2009 , Summer 2009 | Trackback | Print This Post

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