3 Elevated Ways to Nail the Beachcore Trend

In a world where every microtrend comes complete with scores of TikTok how-tos and Pinterest boards—the supply and demand changing as fast as your For You Page’s algorithm—it’s comforting to know that some things will never go out of style. Enter: beachcore, the perfect summer aesthetic.

For the uninitiated, beachcore is exactly what it sounds like, and probably exactly what pops into your head when you first hear the term: crochet cover-ups, puka shell necklaces, and flip-flop tan lines on sandy feet. It’s the age-old fantasy of seaside dinners after a day of surfing, with your hair in salty, air-dried waves and pockets full of shells you’ve collected on the shore. It’s what happens when avid Limited Too wearers grow up and get their turn to be the designers, with the refined eye of someone who has, in fact, grown up.

Color combos are a little more sophisticated now. Think: hand-painted prints more artisanal than cartoonish. They have “that naive quality,” ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia said to me recently while gushing over the Tressé x Cafe Leandra collaboration. “I’m obsessed.” So when summer rolls around each year, we happily revel in this particular strain of nostalgia. Below, three easy ways to inject beachcore into your wardrobe before the end of summer.

Embrace Crochet

Courtesy of Eliou

Crochet is truly the chicest summer staple to invest in—it’s never going out of style. You’ll find yourself returning to these pieces summer after summer.

My Beachy Side Bonbon Short

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~~$224~~ $135 at mybeachyside.com

Éliou Lou Shorts

$480 at eliou.com

Diotima Dennis Marina Top

$1,095 at Moda Operandi

Gather the Goods

Courtesy of Anni Lu

Think beyond the jar of diligently collected seashells on the shelf after summer vacation. In these pieces, they take centerstage, from a simple string to a statement earring.