1. Crochet Dress

Source: Gorgeous one shoulder lace mini
Crochet makes the perfect bathing suit cover up or summer sundress!

2. Blue Lace Dress

Source: wheretoget.it
Stand out with this bright blue dress!

3. Deep V Cut out

Source: Reformation
If you're looking for a summer dress that shows a little more skin and a cover up that lets your skin breathe, this is perfect for you!

4. Unique Pattern

Source: Daily Chic | Daily Chic
This unique floral pattern is so different from any cover up or dress I've ever seen!

5. Gray Wrap Dress

Source: Grey Plain Condole Belt Pleated
This wrap dress is sultrier than the typical sundress, and the material makes it the perfect cover up.

6. Pirate Inspired

Source: Jen's Pirate Booty Whipping post
This off-the-shoulder dress is so cute and pirate-inspired, but it's also the perfect dress or cover up!

7. Black and White Stripes

Source: Forty Knots Dress White
I love the free-flowing nature of this dress. It's loose enough to be a cover up but it's also a shape that would be a gorgeous dress.

8. Go Bold

Source: Trina Turk 2013 Yukateca Black
It's obvious that this was initially mean to be a cover-up, but couldn't you see yourself wearing this on a night out to dinner?

9. Mediterranean Look

Source: Beige Batwing Sleeve Embroidery Bandeau
The embroidery detailing on this dress is absolutely stunning. It reminds me of a Mediterranean vacation.

10. Every Color of the Rainbow

Source: popsu.gr
This brightly colored kimono could be a gorgeous dress is styled properly!

11. Floral Cover up

Source: Wear it's At
I love everything about this cover up turned dress, from the colors, to the accessories, and even the style of the dress.

12. Blues, and Pinks, and Purples, Oh My!

Source: Tolani Zoe Dress in Turq
These jewel tones are just absolutely stunning.

13. Tunic Dress

Source: ALLYandASHLEY.com
This dress is so unique, but my favorite part are the long tassels. They add something to the look!

14. Striped Button-down Dress

Source: Stripe tunic
This cover up is so sleek and sophisticated.

15. Dress Alternative

Source: Metro Retro Exuma Pants
Are you not one for dresses when it comes to cover ups? Try a patterned pair of pants instead. They're just as easily convertible!

16. Muted Neon Cover up

Source: daintyhooligan.com
The muted neon pink color of this cover up is just so unique and fun for either a dress or a cover up!

17. White with Cutouts

Source: White Plain Hollow-out Lace Chiffon
This jumpsuit gives the illusion of a dress with the chic touch of the cutouts and inlets!

18. Convertible Cover up

Source: Turn Any Yard of Fabric
This cover up converts from a towel to a cover up and can easily be worn as a dress as well!

19. Blue and White Tie Dye

Source: JARLO Bridgette Dress in Blue
Not only could you wear this cover up as a dress, but you could even tie it up to make it look like a t-shirt with a pair of jean shorts!

20. Details, Details, and More Details

Source: Olivia Palermo and Tamara Beckwith
The details are what make this cover up double as a dress, in my opinion.

21. Mint Swing Dress

Source: amazinglace.com
I love the different straps and shape of this cover up turned dress.

22. Coral Cover up

Source: The Cheap Diva: Cheap Summer
I love that this dress is slouchy without being frumpy. The tie around the middle makes it easily convertible between a cover up and a dress.

23. Crochet Lace Dress or Beach Cover up from Vintage Lace Tablecloth Pattern Tutorial

Source: kitschbitsch.com.au

24. Convert to Cold

Source: Trimmed Sauble Tunic
If the days are warm but the nights are not, wear this as a cover up during the day, and a tunic with a pair of leggings or jeans at night.

25. Sultry Red

Source: DIY: Haz tu propio vestido-pareo
The red in this dress is so hot for the beach or a night out!

How are you converting cover ups to dresses this year? Let me know in the comments!