Bikini Shirt

Bikini shirts and cover ups in 6 styles, about $28 to $53 — the open layer that takes a set from the water to the boardwalk. Shop at Sunnybikinis.

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  • White cotton shirt with sequin evil-eye motif and long sleeves

    Sequin Evil Eye Cotton Shirt – Long Sleeve Summer Blouse

    Sequin Evil Eye Cotton Shirt – Long Sleeve Summer Blouse
    $51.99
  • Women’s Single-breasted Beach Sunscreen Shirt Dress - White / One size On sale

    Women’s Single-breasted Beach Sunscreen Shirt Dress

    Women’s Single-breasted Beach Sunscreen Shirt Dress
    $38.68
  • Long Sleeves Split Sides Tunic Cover Ups - On sale

    Long Sleeves Split Sides Tunic Cover Ups

    Long Sleeves Split Sides Tunic Cover Ups
    $32.99
  • Leisure Sheer Button-Down Front Cover Up Shirt Dress - white / One Size On sale

    Leisure Sheer Button-Down Front Cover Up Shirt Dress

    Leisure Sheer Button-Down Front Cover Up Shirt Dress

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    $27.99
What is a bikini shirt?

What is a bikini shirt?

A bikini shirt is the layer that goes over the set: an open, lightweight top that covers for the walk, the shade and the walk back, and comes off for the water. It is part of the swim wardrobe, not a separate outfit.

This edit runs 6 styles, about $28 to $53, across the prints and constructions that layer best.

The styles in this edit

The styles in this edit

  • Floral prints for a full beach look
  • Sheer versions that read as a second skin over the set
  • Knot front constructions that adjust to the body
  • Sequin accents for an off the beach evening version
How to layer a bikini shirt

How to layer a bikini shirt

  • Open at the front. The shirt works as a layer because it does not button shut — the set stays visible, the coverage is adjustable
  • Over a high waist bottom, knot it at the hip. Over a micro set, let it fall open
  • One print per layer. If the set is printed, the shirt should be solid or sheer
Caring for cover ups

Caring for cover ups

  • Lightweight fabric dries fast and wrinkles fast — shake it out instead of ironing
  • Rinse if it touches the water; salt stiffens light fabric
  • Hang to dry. Cover up fabric is light enough that flat drying takes too long and leaves marks

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in a bikini shirt?
Some are light enough to go in with you, but they are designed as a layer — the set is what you swim in, the shirt is what you wear around the swim.
What sizes do bikini shirts come in?
Check the size chart on each listing — the six styles use the store standard sizing, and the open cut makes the fit forgiving.
Beach or street — where does a bikini shirt work?
Both. The open front and light fabric read as beachwear on the sand and as a layer over a set on the walk home.
What set goes under a bikini shirt?
Any of them. The open front keeps the set visible — match the shirt to the set you want to show, not the one you are hiding.
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