Beach / Pool Day outfits

Beach and pool days come down to three items done well: a swimsuit that stays where you put it, a cover-up you can wear to lunch, and a bag that shakes the sand out. Emily favours one-pieces and higher-cut bottoms she's tested in actual water, plus a crochet or linen cover-up that doesn't turn transparent when wet. A woven hat and a cheap pair of sunglasses you won't cry over round it out. Prices below range from a $30 cover-up to swim that's worth the spend because it survives chlorine and sunscreen.

Across her beach / pool day edits, the stores she pulls from most are Shopbop, Zara and Old Navy — so if you're only going to check one place, start there.