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Top 8 Beach and Poolside Cover-Ups for Girls

By Michelle Kouzmine, About.com

Every girl needs something to toss over her swimsuit when she's hanging out at the beach or by the poolside. These days, there are lots of great options in swimsuit cover-ups from super-quick drying board shorts to new inventions like the Hoodwink!

1. Hoodwink

A Hoodwink is basically an over-sized towel designed to slip over a child's head.
What does it do?
This towel does double duty:
  • Toss it over your little ones so they can inconspicuously change in and out of their swimsuits. The Hoodwink provides full coverage so they can change right on the beach or by the pool without feeling embarrassed.
  • This plush terry towel is big, cuddly and perfect for warm-up sessions between swims. Kids love snuggling up with their soft-as-can-be Hoodwink.

2. Lands' End Girls' Quick-Drying Shorts

These super-quick drying shorts are made from 100% nylon, and they are treated with built-in 40 UPF protection. These comfortable shorts pull on and off in a flash and have a convenient rip-grip pocket at the back to hold money.

3. Lands' End Girls' Quick-Drying Skirt

This great swimsuit cover-up is just as effective as Lands' End's Quick-Drying Shots, but with a more feminine twist. And, like their entire swim line, this skirt is available in tons of colors and sizes so you are sure to find one she'll love.

4. A Colorful Tunic

A colorful tunic made of lightweight cotton is my go-to beach cover-up, and it's a great and stylish idea for little ones too. This one from Devi Baby

5. Juicy Couture Smock Tube Dress

This terry dress by Juicy is high on style. She'll love this awesome dress that has become a fashionista's summer essential. She'll wear it to the beach, to a pool party and more.

6. Surfer Inspired Board Shorts

For the girl who really knows her way around a wave, boardshorts are the way to go. For real style, get her a pair of boardshorts from one of the real surfing brands like Roxy Girl or O'Neill; this is sure to earn you major cool-points.

7. Limited Too's Swimskirts/Coverups

Limited Too has an excellent assortment of swimskirts that coordinate to their mix and match swimsuits.

8. Fun, Personalizable Hooded Kids' Towels

Kids are crazy for these ultra-cute hooded towels, and I think they're a lot of fun too. Choose from lots of styles like a flower, a dog, an alligator, a monkey and more.

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