From Beach to Brunch: The Ultimate Guide to Swim Skirts for Resort Travel

Whether you are jetting to Capri for a couples getaway or road tripping to a girls’ weekend in Palm Springs, a swim skirt can take you effortlessly from the pool to brunch. 

Why Swim Skirts Are the Resort Vacation Hero

Victoria Swim Skirt + Ruched Tankini, Black Swim Skirt + Bella Tankini, Costa Floral Swim Skirt + Bella Bikini 

Our best-selling High Waisted Swim Skirt is the perfect piece to include in your travel wardrobe. Hand-drawn florals, bold prints, and gorgeous colors make Albion suits as enduring as they are beautiful. The High Waisted Swim Skirt comes fully lined with built in bottoms, no more tugging or adjusting as you enjoy the day in the water. Made to flatter every body, our High-Waisted Swim Skirts moves with you from the beach to brunch. At Albion Fit we love that swim skirts aren’t just for the water—the full-coverage skirt makes it a versatile, easy outfit no matter where you’re headed. Swim skirts are the essential piece of vacation swimwear this season. Below is your complete “beach-to-brunch”  guide: the best styles, how to choose them, and how to style them for every moment of your getaway. 

Flattering Silhouette + Effortless Style

Pink Sparkle Swim Skirt + Rise Bikini

The High Waisted Swim Skirt is your effortless, do-it-all swimwear. It’s the ultimate swimwear piece your closet’s been needing. When you want a bit more coverage but don’t want to sacrifice style the swim skirt delivers. A swim skirt drapes around the hips and thighs, creating a polished, feminine line that flatters all body shapes. It elongates the legs and lends a refined silhouette that transitions beautifully from pool to patio.

What Makes Our High-Waisted Swim Skirt a Best Seller

Rosalia Swim Skirt + Jess Crop, Athena Swim Skirt + Bella Bikini, Golden Hour Swim Skirt + Cape Swim Crop

• Comfort + Full Coverage Without Sacrificing Chic:Whether you're relaxing, grabbing drinks, or walking on the beach, a swim skirt gives you stylish coverage without feeling bulky. Designed with built in bottoms, the High Waisted Swim Skirt will give you confidence and comfort wherever the day takes you.

• Built for Real Life:Perfect to throw into a suitcase for vacation, the High Waisted Swim Skirt is for women that love pieces that can do double duty.  to stay put on all of your travel adventures. The skirt moves with you so you don’t have to stay put at the pool or beach. 

• Easy packing for vacation: For a day paddleboarding at the lake, pair your swim skirt with a matching swim top, wide-brimmed sun hat, strappy sandals, and your favorite sunnies. Headed to brunch? Just add an easy breezy linen button down or light jacket and you have an instant resort-ready outfit. The swim skirt takes the stress out of getting dressed on vacation. 

• Sun-Ready & Travel-Friendly:Our swim skirts feature high-quality, quick-drying fabric, ideal for a day in the sun. Not only that they offer UPF 45 built in so you know you are really covered. A swim skirt packs easily (thank you built in bottoms!), dries fast, and keeps you looking put together. 

• Express Your Personality with Fun Prints: The full coverage bottoms come in our iconic floral prints, bold patterns, and shimmery sparkles, perfect for you to mix and match whatever color combo suits your mood. We have tankini, bikini, and one-piece suits that all coordinate with the High-Waisted Swim Skirt so you can pick out the best option for your lifestyle. The high-waisted swim skirt is the ultimate two-in-one: sleek swimwear that looks just as good poolside as it does out-and-about.  

Benefits of Wearing a Swim Skirt Style

Burgundy Floral Swim Skirt + Bella Bikini Top

• Defines Your Waist: Sculpts and defines your waist. Our suits are made to make you feel your best, no matter the activity. 

• Luxe Styling Options: Soft, breezy, and effortlessly chic.

• Ruffled Hem: Adds texture and graceful movement. 

• Built-In Shorts: Ideal for walking, exploring, and water activities. The skirt is fully lined to make you feel supported and covered.

Beach-to-Brunch Style Ideas

Pink Gingham Swim Skirt + Olivia Bikini, Cobalt Blue Terry Swim Skirt + Ruched Tankini

• Poolside Chic: High Waisted Swim Skirt + Showgirl Bikini Top + sunhat. Simple, easy, elevated. 

• Brunch by the Beach: High Waisted Swim Skirt + Bella Crop Top + straw bag. The Bella Crop Top is a best seller for a reason. With flirty, ruffle strap details it adds fun to every outfit.  

• Island Explorer: High Waisted Swim Skirt + Perfect Oversized Cotton Tee + sporty sandals. Easy, relaxed and a tee that works for any situation. 

• Sunset Dinner: Floral High Waisted Swim Skirt + Icon Swim Crop one-shoulder top + woven clutch. The flirty one-shoulder design makes this swim top an Albion community favorite.

Shop Our Favorite Swim Skirts

Berry Stripe Swim Skirt + Bella Bikini Top, Kiwi Stripe Swim Skirt (folded down) + Braid Bandeau Bikini

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Are swim skirts good for swimming?
A: Yes! Thanks to the built in bottoms the swim skirt will move with you without holding you back.  

Q: Are swim skirts flattering?
A: Absolutely. The soft drape flatters nearly every body shape by defining the waist and skimming smoothly over the thighs with built-in bottoms. Each skirt is fully lined, providing a smooth comfortable interior with no show coverage.  

Q: Do swim skirts dry quickly?
A: You bet! Our fabric is fast-drying and meant to go with you season after season. Made from quick-dry, performance stretch fabric with a fully lined interior and built-in bottoms so they shed water quickly and keep their shape between dips. Pack them for back-to-back beach days or a weekend of poolside fun.

Q: Can I wear a swim skirt around the resort?
A: Definitely, that's the beauty of our high waisted swim skirts, they look like resortwear but function like swimwear. With fun patterns and prints to play with the options are endless. 

Q: Are swim skirts age-inclusive?
A: Yes from sparkle, to stripes, to our signature florals you are sure to find a swim skirt that makes you feel your best. The flattering shape makes it a winner across the board with grandmas, moms, and teens! 

More Than Just Swimwear

Costa Floral Swim Skirt + Bella Bikini Top

Swim skirts are more than swimwear, they are luxe, versatile, vacation essentials designed for easy transitions wherever the day takes you. If you're packing for a resort getaway or staying close to home you will find yourself reaching for your swim skirt over and over again. Providing full coverage and a comfortable fit you are destined to feel your best in. 

Ready to find your perfect swim skirt? Explore our collection and elevate your next getaway.

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