Beachwear
Frequently Asked Questions
View All FAQsBeachwear is the broader Melissa Odabash wardrobe beyond swim, encompassing dresses, shirts, trousers, skirts, kaftans and co-ords designed to complement our bikinis and swimsuits throughout a trip.
Cover-ups are designed specifically for the moments around the water: lightweight layers worn over swimwear as you move from poolside or beach to lunch, a terrace or the rest of the resort. Kaftans, sarongs, open-knit dresses and lightweight cover-up silhouettes sit at the heart of this category.
Resortwear is the more polished expression of holiday dressing, designed for the wider destination as well as the beach: lunch in town, an afternoon exploring, sunset drinks or dinner by the coast. That versatility comes directly from Melissa’s lived understanding of travel and how a holiday wardrobe needs to move through the day.
Melissa’s decades of experience designing for women who travel inform every fabric choice across our beachwear and resortwear. Materials are selected for warm climates: how they feel against the skin, how they move in the heat and how naturally they carry a piece from the beach into the wider destination.
Lightweight cotton brings softness and breathability, while linen and cotton-linen blends offer an airy feel in warmer climates. Viscose adds fluid movement to dresses and kaftans, while crochet, lace and open-knit finishes introduce texture and lightness over swimwear.
Fabric and cut are considered together. A kaftan, linen dress or co-ord is designed to feel appropriate by the water and polished enough for lunch or evening. Explore our Beachwear and Beach Dresses to discover the textures and finishes across the collection.
Melissa designs beachwear for the full day of a holiday, with pieces that move naturally from the water into the wider destination. Poolside, layer a kaftan or lightweight dress over swimwear; for lunch or time away from the beach, add linen trousers, a skirt or one of our beach shirts and tops.
For evening, a fluid beach dress with leather sandals, understated jewellery and a structured bag feels polished without over-styling, while a coordinating beach co-ord offers a sharper alternative for dinner or sunset drinks.
Destination shapes the mood: light layers for the Amalfi Coast and Mykonos, crochet and natural texture for island escapes, and fluid fabrics for the Maldives or Caribbean. Coordinating swimwear and beachwear keeps the wardrobe compact and versatile from poolside through to evening.
Fit varies across Melissa Odabash beachwear and resortwear because each style is cut for its intended shape. The collection leans towards relaxed, bohemian ease, although individual pieces may be regular, relaxed or fitted.
Most styles are available in XS, S, M, L and XL, with selected pieces offered in One Size. Kaftans, shirts and fluid dresses are often cut with more ease, while fitted dresses and co-ords sit closer to the body.
Because each silhouette is approached individually, the fit description on the product page is the best guide when choosing your size. For additional guidance, visit our Size Guide or explore Find Your Fit.
Yes. Melissa develops swimwear and beachwear together, with colour, print, texture and proportion carried across bikinis, swimsuits, kaftans, dresses, shirts and cover-ups. The result is a connected approach to holiday dressing rather than separate product categories.
Build within one seasonal colour story, or use the timeless shades of our Core collection as a foundation. A kaftan, beach shirt or lightweight cover-up can extend a coordinating bikini or swimsuit beyond the water.
Explore our Swimwear and Beachwear to build a wardrobe shaped around the full rhythm of a holiday.