I have a weird, preternatural tendency to convert all kinds of clothing into beach-ready cover-ups. Chalk it up to my 24/7 proximity to the ocean--or just my penchant for creative styling. Actually, I just think all clothes deserve a day in the sun! Hence my current fondness for lightweight midi skirts such as  (LOVE!) and that go from sea to street or (I took the lining out of the H&M, below, to effect sheer and summery). Other versatile wonders: the caftan, below, this stunning , this embroidered , this colorful , this mini , this openwork tunic, and this crazy cute floral .