OUTFIT DETAILS: Solid & Striped Bikini Top, Solid & Striped Bikini Bottoms, Maria De La Orden Top, Muzungu Sisters Pants

There is something about ruffles by the water that just makes sense. They move the way a wave does, a little flutter, a little lift, and pairing them with swim makes it feel like a real outfit instead of a suit with a cover-up thrown over it.

That is exactly why I love styling them together. Swim keeps everything easy, while a frilled edge, a fluttered hem, or a soft bit of volume brings shape, bounce, and a little sense of occasion without making anything feel too dressed. It can take the whole idea from practical cover-up to something much more charming. Think of it as a finishing touch that works best on the beach, the kind that lets your outfit catch the breeze before you have even left the ocean.