Lounging on the beach or poolside requires a few essentials: a swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and, of course, a beach towel. But we often don’t think “chic” or “stylish” when we think of a towel. They’re just there to dry us off and prevent us from getting sandy.

Not anymore.

From classical nautical stripes, to black and white minimalism, to funky geometric prints, these trendy towels will add extra flair to your beachy Insta pics. Check out our picks for functional and cute beach towels you need for the summer:

Sand Cloud Mint Baja XL – $68.00 USD

This extra large towel is perfect for lounging on the beach with friends. Not only does it have the perfect boho vibe (meaning it’ll look great in pics, too), but it dries 3x faster than a regular towel and is incredibly soft. A must have for the summer!

 

Brooklinen Scenic Beach Towel – $75.00 USD

Made in partnership with artist and illustrator Isabelle Feliu, this features one-of-a-kind stitchwork in an extra soft and absorbent terry/velour blend. So stylish and so comfy! You’re definitely going to want to take a nice mid-day nap on one of these.

 

Balmain Black Beach Towel With White Balmain Logo Print – $565.00 USD

This minimalistic black cotton beach towel with white terry print screams luxury and elegance. Turn any beach trip into a luxe getaway to the south of France with this Parisian towel.

 

Lateral Objects x MSGM Wow Towel – $120.00 USD

You’ll seriously wow your friends with this exclamation point towel. This oversized and vibrant towel combines bold design sensibility with Italian fashion label, MSGM’s, pattern and color palette. Who knew a towel could be so cool?

 

Anthropologie Tiger Beach Towel – $54.00 USD

This top rated towel is bold, bright and definitely eye-catching. Stay stylish while lounging poolside or oceanside with this trendy towel.

Prada Printed Cotton Beach Towel – $1,170.00 USD

If you’re looking for something stylish and luxurious, look no further. This beach towel is part of the Prada Outdoor collection, with a classic striped pattern and the Prada logo printed on the front, this towel is a statement. Make any trip to the beach a luxe getaway with this fringed cotton towel.

 

Dock & Bay x Teddy Kelly – Share Your Passion – $27.00 USD

Colorful, fun and fast drying? It doesn’t get much better than this. Plus, it’s reversible, so you can choose whichever style goes best with your fit!

 

Serena & Lily Mallorca Beach Towel – $68.00 USD

This plush towel is a true classic — elevated. Woven with soft and pure Turkish Aegean cotton, you won’t be able to get enough of it. Bold stripes give it that classic nautical look, while the hand-knotted fringe gives it a chic edge. 

 

Fendi Pink Fabric Beach Towel – $520.00 USD

A pink jacquard fabric towel with the vertigo FF logo in baby pink. It doesn’t get much trendier or cooler than that.