No matter what your body type is, you are likely in the market for a great swimwear cover-up now that the sun bathing season is upon us. Very few women are comfortable enough to walk around in only with swimwear and because of this designers like Elan International have done their best to create a wide variety of cover-ups to choose from. With a bit of creativity, you can use many different casual wear pieces as a beach cover-up and we are here to steer you in the right direction.

First, let's start with the romper. Some of you may remember this fashion trend from the past but today many women of all ages are jumping on board with this casual wear trend. A romper is a unique combination of shorts and a top in one. It is generally a strapless style but can also be found as a halter. Rompers are perfect for beach wear and can definitely take the sand at the beach as well. Terry cloth, cotton and lycra-spandex are the general materials you will find associated with a romper. It is difficult to find rompers with patterns but they do exist. For the most part bold and neutral colors are what make up the rompers of today.

Next on the list is the maxi dress. Although many people think this dress is more for special occasions, it is the epitome of casual wear. A cotton maxi dress is a great swimwear cover-up and can be worn just about anywhere. The benefit of this type of cover-up is that it can be worn alone as well. The maxi dress is extremely versatile and easily accessorized as well for those of you looking to let loose some creativity. For taller women, flip flops can easily be paired with this dress but if you are on the shorter side you may want to find a great pair of wedges to make up for the height difference.

Lastly, we can't forget to mention the ever popular sheer tunic. Although tunics come in a number of different materials, colors and patterns, when you are looking for beach wear it is a great idea to narrow your focus in on the sheer materials. They create an incredibly sexy look while keeping you covered at the same time. Whether you are someone looking for this style or just an average cover up a sheer tunic can get the job done but not only this, help you look stylish by the pool.

Women's cover-ups are no longer only the traditional sarong. Today you have a much broader choice and can even take your favourite sun dresses and utilize them as a cover-up for the beach or around your pool at home. There are no real rules when it comes to swimwear cover-ups, only to choose one that compliments your figure and creates the illusion of lengthy legs. By making sure your cover-up is not long enough to cover your knees, women who are shorter can create the illusion of height this easily.