When you start to think about what plus size swimwear you'll turns head in this season, your first thoughts likely turn to one-piece bathing suits and bikinis, not plus size dresses. Still, what you wear over top of your bathing suit to the beach or pool is every bit as important as the style of your suit if you want to look your best this summer. Fortunately, many plus size beach cover-ups can easily double as plus size dresses, so that you can take a break for lunch, run errands or just look great walking through the hotel lobby on vacation in your beach gear. Here is a look at three options for plus size dresses that transition perfectly from beach cover up to streetwear.

- Maxi dresses - Maxi plus size dresses feature long flowing skirts and come in a variety of colors and styles. These plus size dresses are very fashionable this season in terms of their length and provide ample coverage for the legs to protect you from the sun when you're all covered up.

- Spaghetti strap sundresses - If you prefer plus size dresses with higher hemlines, a spaghetti strap sundress with a short skirt is a great look for a beach cover up. One thing to keep in mind with these styles of plus size dresses is that most bathing suit and bikini straps will be visible beneath the cover-ups. You may want to choose spaghetti strap plus size dresses in a color to match your swimsuit or opt for strapless swimwear as a result.

- Long tunic tops - Tunic-style beach cover-ups can also double as plus size dresses for your beach or pool ensembles. You can pair these tops with leggings for a laid-back twist on traditional plus size dresses for swimwear and get coverage for your legs in the process. Just keep in mind that on hot days, sporting leggings not be as comfortable as wearing plus size dresses alone.