This post is brought to you by American Eagle Outfitters. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own.

When I first moved near the ocean five years ago, I literally had no idea what to wear when I went down to the beach.

It seems silly, but only a few months before we moved here, we visited the beach and I wore a tee and a maxi skirt over my swimsuit. I felt cute, but then it was in the way and got wet and heavy, and it was just a mess.

So today I’m teaming up with American Eagle Outfitters sharing two easy looks for the beach, but would definitely be perfect for the pool too!

Outfit Details: 

AEO Romper (size down!), White One Piece Swimsuit (FYI, this swimsuit has no padding), Similar Bandana, Pink Sunglasses, Similar Sneakers

First up, a romper.

I love a good romper, and I’m obsessed with this BLUE RUFFLE ROMPER from American Eagle. It’s flirty and cute, and super lightweight so you’ll stay nice and cool. I also love that it has sleeves so your shoulders stay protected on the beach!

And a one-and-done piece is the best kind at the beach. It just feels effortless and easy.

The romper runs big, so size down — I’m in a small and should have sized down to an XS.

With a pair of ESPADRILLE SNEAKERS, you can wear this to walk around on the boardwalk, grab some lunch, and then pull off your sneakers for an afternoon on the sand.

Outfit Details: 

Striped Button Down, White Eyelet One Piece Swimsuit, Bow Sandals, Distressed Denim Shorts

Use a Button Down as a Coverup!

I love using a BUTTON DOWN SHIRT as a coverup. It’s easy to toss on with a pair of CUT-OFF SHORTS, and then pull off the shorts when you get down to the beach for an easy and effortless look.

I paired it with this cute WHITE EYELET ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT and the combo of white and blue is just perfect for a breezy beach day.

Oh, and these BOW SANDALS are basically the cutest things ever, and add a little bit of femininity to your easy beach look.

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