Summer's sexiest cover-ups: these superchic toppers will take you to the beach—and beyond

Shape, June, 2008

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

tunic

Play up long, lean legs in a thigh-grazing cut.

Shoshanna cotton and nylon ($175; saks.com)

Banana Republic silk ($78; bananarepublic.com)

HOW TO WEAR

Add even more inches with wedges.

ALLEGRA HICKS

long caftan

Streamline your figure with an ankle-length dress.

Echo silk chiffon ($125; echodesign.com)

Elizabeth Hurley Beach silk chiffon ($480; elizabeth hurley.com)

HOW TO WEAR

Up the luxe factor with bejeweled sandals.

PREEN BY THORNTON BREGAZZI

belted

Define your waist in a silky cinched style.

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Zimmermann silk ($391; zimmermannwear.com for stores)

Bebe silk ($128; bebe.com)

HOW TO WEAR

Pair with narrow pants for dinner alfresco.