The Very Best Beach Sweaters

Sundresses get lots of hype this time of year, but in our book, summer’s MVP (most versatile piece) is actually the beach sweater. Here’s why: You can pair it with shorts for a quick run into town. Slip it over a bikini as the sun sets on the beach. Snuggle up in it by a crackling bonfire. And if you’re lucky enough to find yourself on a boat, it’s the ultimate breeze-blocking layer to have on hand.