TOP: ZARA COTTON STRAPPY BODYSUIT (LOOKS ELEVATED AND WAS $25, THIS ZARA BODYSUIT IS GREAT QUALITY AND VERY AFFORDABLE, I LOVE A GOOD FIND) | PAREO: MAAJI COVER UP | EARRINGS: CASA CLARA INDIGO EARRINGS VIA REVOLVE) | SHOES: JELLY SHOES THONG SANDALS ($15 ON AMAZON), THESE JEFFREY CAMPBELL (COMES IN MANY COLORS) ARE ALSO CUTE AND $40, NO NEED TO PAY MORE THAN THIS ON PLASTIC JELLY SHOES IF YOU ASK ME. I HAVE THE CLOSED JELLY SHOES FROM OLD NAVY THAT I GOT LAST SPRING FOR $9.99, THESE ONES FROM AMAZON ARE UNDER $35 | SUNGLASSES: MOSANA OVERSIZED CAT EYE, $16 VIA AMAZON | NECKLACE: SIMILAR HERE FROM AMAZON UNDER $14 | HAT: WIDE BRIM PLEATED STRAW HAT VIA AMAZON.
If you’ve ever needed a go-to beach outfit that feels effortless but still looks put-together, let me put you on: the bodysuit + pareo combo. It’s honestly one of those staples I keep reaching for, especially when I want something that packs light but still makes an impact. Think easy, breathable, and just elevated enough—especially when you add in those packable handmade pieces that feel like little works of art (yes, the kind you’ve probably seen on Kathy Hilton). I usually start with a simple Zara bodysuit—it fits like a dream and the price is unbeatable—then wrap a pareo around the waist for that relaxed, coastal vibe.
To style it, I keep things playful and beachy: thong jelly sandals for comfort, gold beach jewelry for a subtle glow, and maybe oversized sunnies to pull it all together. The key is mixing ease with intention—your bodysuit acts as the base, and everything else layers on personality. It’s perfect for beach walks, casual lunches, or even transitioning into sunset drinks. If you’re building a wardrobe that travels well and still turns heads, this combo is it. I’m always sharing more easy styling ideas like this, so stick around if you love pieces that work hard without trying too hard.
