Extremely beautiful beach cover up but I think is too delicate for that use. The lace is stunning, the details on the sleeves are like french lace. When I received it I had nightmares thinking it would get stuck with the velcro of the boy's bathing suits. So I preffer to use it as an after the beach lounge wear. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I don't think this should be promoted as a beach cover up , other than that I am very happy with it.