Style Overview

A swimsuit gets you into the water, but it's everything around the swim that makes the day! That's the real job of a kimono cover up: one breezy, throw-on-and-go layer that carries you from the pool to lunch to a golden-hour walk with zero outfit changes. We love how they drift over tanks, tees and even our flowy dresses and jumpsuits whenever a look needs a little extra happy. Think open-front kimonos, pull-on kaftans and cover-up dresses in bold florals and eclectic patterns.

Kimono or Kaftan? How to Pick Your Favorite

An open-front kimono is the grab-it-last layer. It slips over whatever you already have on, adds a swirl of print, and never asks you to change. Reach for one when you want your outfit to stay exactly as it is, only happier!

A kaftan pulls on over your head and does the whole job at once. It drapes loose and roomy, which makes it heaven over a wet swimsuit and just as lovely on a slow Saturday at home. Our cover-up dresses land somewhere in between, with enough coverage to wander into town and enough breeze to feel like you never left the sand.

Can't decide? Start with the pattern that makes you grin. Every treasure here shares the same free-spirit personality, and hems swing, sleeves stay roomy and the fabrics are soft and easy to care for. There's really no wrong door in!

Wear It Way Past the Pool

These layers earn their keep long after the towels are washed. Open one over a tank and denim shorts for market mornings, or let it finish a sundress for dinner on the patio. The prints play sooo nicely with our breezy boho tops, and a longer kimono doubles as a light jacket when the restaurant cranks the air conditioning.

Kaftans moonlight beautifully, too. Wear one as the world's happiest house dress with coffee in hand, or add a belt and sandals for a look that took thirty seconds and gets compliments all evening. Come fall, they slide right over long sleeves and ankle boots without missing a beat. If you're building outfits around these treasures, our happy clothing collection is full of simple bases that let the print do the talking.

Pack It, Wash It, Love It

Here's our favorite part... these fold down to almost nothing! Tuck one into a carry-on, a tote or the beach, camp and picnic gear you're already hauling, and it comes out ready to go. The relaxed shapes mean a few suitcase wrinkles just look like part of the charm. Roll one up as a stand-in plane blanket, and thank yourself somewhere over the clouds.

Caring for them is refreshingly low-effort, too. A gentle machine cycle and a low tumble dry or a quick hang in the breeze usually does it, and the care label always has the final word. No fussing, no special trips, just more time for the fun part.

Our Kimonos & Cover-Ups

Our kimonos and cover-ups are the light, breezy layers that finish a swim look, dress up a simple tank and make packing for any warm-weather trip wonderfully easy. We make ours in bold florals and eclectic patterns you won't spot everywhere, with soft fabrics that feel like vacation!

FAQs

How do your kimonos and cover-ups fit?

Wonderfully loose, on purpose! These are made to drape and flow instead of hug, so the fit is forgiving and easy to live in. Open-front styles skim over whatever you have on underneath, and kaftans give you plenty of room to move, relax and reach for one more snack. If you love extra swish, you'll be very happy here.

What do I wear under a kimono when I'm not at the beach?

Anything simple lets the print shine. A solid tank with your favorite denim is the classic move, and a fitted tee with shorts works just as well. For dinner, drape one over a simple sundress and add sandals. Solid colors underneath give the pattern room to be the star, which is exactly where it belongs.

How should I wash these fabrics?

Gently, and without much thought at all. Run them through a gentle machine cycle, then tumble dry on low or hang them up to dry, and check the care label before the first wash. The relaxed shapes are forgiving, so they come out looking as cheerful as they went in, no ironing marathon required. Easy peasy!

Can I wear a kaftan as a regular dress?

Absolutely, and we're obsessed with this trick! A kaftan looks like a breezy everyday dress the second you step away from the pool. Add sandals and a crossbody for errands, or slip on your favorite jewelry for dinner out. The roomy shape and cheerful print do all the work while you stay perfectly comfy.

Do these make good gifts?

Yes, especially for anyone with a beach trip or a cruise on the calendar. A printed cover-up folds small enough to tuck into a Happy Bag, and the loose cut means you don't need to know her size. Pair one with a Boho Bandeau® in a coordinating print for a bridesmaid, a friend headed somewhere warm or your favorite pool-day buddy.

Related Styles

When one-and-done sounds even better, our floor-skimming maxi dresses bring the same swish with zero planning. Love the layered look? The layering shop is packed with light toppers and little treasures that play nicely with every pattern here.

And soft tees and simple tanks make the sweetest base under an open kimono. Grab a few favorites while you're at it!