These days, Im loving stylish and supportive one-pieces or two-piece sets with full coverage and a bit of something extra
Etsy Rosetta Ruched Bust Dress Sewing Pattern: Shirred Back, US Sizes 2-20 (PDF Download) - Etsy PDF Digital Sewing Pattern for the Rosetta Ruched Bust Shirred Back Dress This gathered-bust, elegant A-line dress finished with a most beautiful shirred back is feminine charm all in one bouquet The sewing video tutorial is available on the Dressmaking Amre YouTube channel
Versatile silhouettepairs beautifully with boots, tights, or a cute belt
Black absorbs heat and will make you uncomfortable, and it looks out of place against the natural beach setting
A firm no thank you on this one
(For reference, Im 57 with long legs, so length will always look a bit different depending on your proportions.) A good pair of slip shorts worn under short dresses is also a game-changer