Fashion Uniform:
Bikini + Tunic + Slides

If you’re lucky enough to spend much of August in a tunic, we’d say you’re doing something right. (Truly, there’s no cooler way to beat the heat.) We love how a tunic is universally flattering, particularly if you team one with a pair of no-fuss slides and a classic bikini. Below, a few of our favorite ways to cover-up this summer.

• FLOAT ON

  Make no mistake: This goop Label Deedee Kaftan is unapologetically dramatic, yet nails that whole summer wardrobe one-and-done thing perfectly. When it comes to what lies beneath, we like the striking acid-yellow pop of this bikini. (It’s ultra-flattering and the high-waist bottom means everything stays put.) The simplicity of these criss-cross slides ensure they’ll log in hours with you at the pool–and do double duty if you’re running around town.

• GOOP LABEL
  Deedee Kaftan goop, $395
• COMMUNITIE
  Cooked Straw Hat Madewell, $69
• OLIVER PEOPLES
  Sayer Sunglasses goop, $425
• ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
  Thais Crisscross Slides Shopbop, $255
• DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
  Rosin Dot-Print
  Balconette Bikini Top Matches Fashion, $126
• DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
  Rosin Dot-Print High-Rise
  Bikini Briefs Matches Fashion, $100

• STITCH FIX

  Florals, embroidery, stripes—it’s all of our favorite things about summer style in one. The trick to mixing prints is to keep everything in a similar palette: This triangle bikini is a classic (we love how you can tie it at the neck, halter-style, or wear with the straps attached to the back), while the embroidered tunic has a playful, far-flung feel in a wearable cotton. Just add a floppy sunhat plus throwback-y acetate shades and you’ll want to wear little else ’til Labor Day.

• KISUII Isla
  Triangle Top goop, $100
• KISUII
  Side-Tie Bottoms goop, $100
• HAT ATTACK
  Reversible Sunhat goop, $55
• BIRKENSTOCK
  Madrid Sandal goop, $79.95
• GALLABIA
  Embroidered Tunic J.Crew, $250
• ILLESTEVA
  Murdoch Sunglasses goop, $220

• ESCAPE ARTIST

  File this under: What you’d want to be wearing as you set off on your next sandy-footed, far-flung adventure. The key to pulling off a bold Ikat print is keeping the rest of your look simple—a classic black bikini in scuba fabric plus wear-everywhere metallic slides is a solid choice.

• FIGUE
  Paolina Tasseled Printed
  Cotton-Blend Kaftan NET-A-PORTER, $425
• KIN THE LABEL
  Natural Bao Straw Hat
  With Black Ribbion goop, $200
• J.CREW
  Metallic Slide Sandals J.Crew, $68
• GARRETT LEIGHT
  Hampton Sunglasses goop, $375
• CALI DREAMING
  Scuba Top goop, $110
• CALI DREAMING
  Scuba Bottom goop, $110