a trendy choice, for both men and women on the beach, are the panama hats - they are a classic accessory for tropical places either during the day or at night, and never go out of style - these fashionable items are particularly found at the beach locations of ipanema, posto 8 and posto 9, praia do pepê and barra da tijuca.

last but not least, no matter what style, color, or design is chosen, sun lotion and protector should be the first item on any list, as nothing is more fashionable than health and safety.  

while knowing what to wear is important, just as important is knowing what to do or what not to do while enjoying the sand - in fact, there are some unwritten rules to be followed.