Want to be the baddest b*tch by the beach? Here’s how you can do it this summer with the help of Ry Velasco
You might think that summer is the season for less is more, but think again. This period is the time to squeeze your creative juices out, and you can do it by adding a literal layer of pizzazz to your beach ensembles. Choosing dainty prints or adventurous cuts for your bikinis can totally just get you by. But if you want to look extra cute crashing through the waves, the Ry Velasco School of Swimwear Styling has you covered.
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The content creator has mastered the art of not just donning various beachwear options, but also adding a little twist of fun to her looks. The key is as simple as layering. We’ve compiled the ways Ry has added oomph to her one and two swim pieces, and here’s how you can do it, too:
Top tiering
Just getting the hang of baring your shoulders, arms, and a little bit of your chest out? Fret not because you can opt to wear more layers of coverage in many ways. First on our list is a bandeau for that added layer without compromising the bikini look.
If you want longer sleeves for your coverup, the bolero or kimono is your best choice. You can play with the colors and prints available and pick the one that provides a color contrast to make each of your pieces pop! Take your cue from Ry.
Head on fire
Our crowning glory is our most underrated accessory, and it’s high time we dress it up even at the beach! Hats are our trusty besties when it comes to protecting our hair from the harsh heat of the sun. Look at how Ry blends her hat of choice with her swimwear by keeping the colors close.
If hats are too bulky for you and your baggage, scarves as bandanas are your next best option! Aside from the head coverage, it’s highly functional as a headband or a hair tie, too.
Go and glow
Why wait for the sun when you can shine on your own through jewelry? If it can easily spice up our casual ensembles, imagine what it can do to our beach outfits. From earrings to arm candies, the options and layering styles are everywhere! Mixing gold and silver with beaded ones can give off that youthful aura. Some even go as far as wearing a body chain on their waist! As for Ry, she keeps her beach game classic with the gold bling all over her body.
Bottoms up
Bringing an extra piece of clothing is useful not just for the shade, but also for sudden detours to your itinerary. A quick run to eateries? Exploring the streets after the island hopping? You can easily switch up your looks! Besides, post-dips can get a little chilly, too, so having a coverup saves you from the cold. For your bottom options, the easiest answer is a maxi skirt to balance your bikini tops.
Maximize your scarf not just as a headpiece, but as a sarong of sorts as well. If the sun has set and you’re done using it as a bandana, tie it around your waist for that makeshift skirt magic.