A kimono cover up earns its space in a suitcase more than almost anything else we sell: one layer that works over swimwear at the pool and over a cami at dinner. Most of ours come from Piti Cuiti, printed and lightweight, priced at £39, with one neutral floral style at £32 for something less beach-specific.
Piti Cuiti's prints are the draw, coral, lilac, turquoise paisley, green multicolour, each with a tie waist or open front that adjusts to how you want to wear it. Sleeves are wide and flowing by design, built for warm weather rather than structure.
The one non-Piti Cuiti style, a neutral floral with beaded collar detail, works better for cooler transitional layering than poolside wear.
Pack one and it earns its space, cover up, cardigan substitute and evening layer in one.
