Shay Mitchell appeared on the Malibu set of the Baywatch reboot this April wearing a patterned mini dress and oversized puffer—providing a first look at the production’s beach aesthetic.
Beach sets usually lean into high-octane red, but Shay Mitchell is pivoting the Baywatch reboot toward something a bit more textured and retro-leaning. Earlier this week in Malibu, she appeared between takes in a look that feels very 2026—a mix of high-summer energy and practical set-side layering—that signals a new trajectory for the franchise. It’s a shift.
The core of the look is a patterned mini dress in a deep rust or burgundy shade, covered in these slightly blurred, cream-colored circular motifs. I’m especially noticing the exposed lace trim from her yellow bralette peeking out at the scooped neckline. This kind of visible underlayering has been having a real moment lately, and here it adds a needed pop of contrast against the darker dress.
Because Malibu beach shoots can be notoriously chilly, Mitchell stayed warm in a navy puffer jacket featuring a thick sherpa lining. It’s a total contrast to the lightweight crepe-like fabric of the dress. But that’s the reality of production life. She’s keeping it low-key with beige flip-flops and oversized black sunglasses—essential celebrity style staples for any long day on location.
Seen alongside a costar in the classic red lifeguard trunks, Mitchell’s always had a knack for making even the most utilitarian set-wear look like a deliberate beachwear-core moment. So, is the red swimsuit officially retired? Maybe not. But for now, Shay Mitchell on the Malibu set is definitely making the case for earthy prints as the new beach neutral. We’re watching.
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