There's more to beach fashion than a swimsuit and flip flops. If you're renting luxurious Hawaiian villas to escape the winter chills in the North, you'll definitely want to stock up on the most fashion-forward accessories, from silky cover-ups and floppy hats to comfortable sandals and totes to hold all of your beach gear.

Here are a few ideas that may inspire you to leave last season's outfits at home and totally revamp your tropical wardrobe:

Hats: The New Beach Umbrella
Long gone are the days when gigantic, colorful beach umbrellas were cool. Today, men and women are donning wide-brimmed hats to protect their face and necks from the brilliant sunlight. High-end designer Anna Sui recently created a perfect calico-trim fedora, complete with a floral band, that would look good on anyone. You don't need any other accessories to make this charming hat stand out - it's already as cute as it can be.

Gentlemen, you should also think about leaving your baseball caps at home. Along with fedoras, which look great on both genders, you can also wear a woven cowboy hat, which is all the rage these days.

Straw Totes: The New Backpack
Sure, backpacks have many awesome perks, but the time has come for you to leave your college days behind you and sport a more trendy piece of beach luggage. Woven straw totes provide the perfect amount of beachiness without getting too tacky, and the Juicy Couture bag is big enough to fit all of your sunscreen, towels and magazines without looking like you're lugging around a massive beach bag. It also features a sweet piece of flair on the side, which turns it into a fashion piece you can take with you for an evening exploring the nightlife scene in Waikiki.

Bandeau Bikinis
String bikinis are out, bandeaus are in. Luckily for all the ladies staying at luxury rentals in Hawaii, this means that they won't have any annoying tan lines to contend with when they're trying to wear a chic dress for a romantic dinner at sunset. Rag & Bone's bandeau top has just enough support for all bust sizes, and with attachable strings, ladies of all shapes and sizes can be comfortable wearing this trendy piece. You can further your vintage look with high-waisted bikini bottoms or flowing linen pants, which will complement your curves.

Ankle-length Cover-ups
You don't have to wear a skimpy dress to look like you belong at the beach. Instead, opt for an ankle-length, sheer cover-up that lets your skin dry after playing in the water while providing just the right amount of coverage for when you want to head back to town for a quick lunch or a night at the tiki lounges. These flowing dresses flatter all body types and typically cinch in at the waist to give you a great silhouette.

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