Having fun at the beach is a spontaneous activity, but you will need to think a little on how to dress for the beach. Exposure to elements like water and sunlight needs dresses that will suit such an environment.
Important guidelines:(1) Bathing suits, swimwear
It is always better to wear a bathing suit, rather than cut-off shorts, for a swim, as drying is much quicker of the fabric of a swim suit. Selection of a bathing suit is easy, as there are many styles and sizes available in the market that will suit your tastes and requirements.
(2) HatEyes are another delicate part of your body that have to be protected from direct sunlight. A wide brimmed hat or a cap will give good protection, and you can always find a visor in a beach supply store.
(3) Sandals or flip-flops
The direct rays of the sun will make the asphalt of the parking lot and the sands on the beach very hot. So it is necessary to protect your feet from getting burnt, by wearing a pair of flip-flops. There is also the chance of litter on the beach like broken glass, and there might be some sea shells which are sharp, so wearing flip-flops is a good idea.
(4) Shirts of white color
It is wise to shade your skin from the direct rays of the sun, by wearing an oversized shirt with long sleeves. Too much exposure to direct sunlight is bad for your skin.
(6) Sarong
Modern swimsuits are not for the faint hearted. If you want to retain some sort of decency and modesty while out of the water, you should wrap a sarong (also called a pareo) around your waist, which will give good coverage, as well as look like a fun summer dress.
(7) Beach towel
Definitely, you need a beach towel after swimming. You can also spread out a beach towel on the sand and have sunbath.
(8) Dry change of clothes
For the ride home after a day at the beach, you will need a dry pair of clean clothes. So bring along a change of clothes, as you may not want to drive back in your bathing suit.
Caution and Tips:
*Although the above mentioned beach attire and head gear will prevent sunburns, it is essential that you carry, a lot of sunscreen lotions. If you want to spend a lot of time in the water, go in for waterproof sunscreens, with high SPF ratings, as this will provide more protection.
*If you are taking your kids along, dress them in bright colored bathing suits, so that they can be easily spotted from a distance.
*If the beach is crowded it is better to have a beach umbrella as a guiding sign to come back to, especially for the kids. Also, it is a good device for avoiding sunburns.
