If ever there were a time to pack a bag and fly somewhere sunny and sandy, this is it. As an added bonus, vacation dressing is itself an escape. If you're like us, your out-of-office alter ego has a much different look and vibe than day-to-day you — and loves a theme. Carefree and anonymous, your on-holiday self has the perfect excuse to dress in fun, fabulous resort wear.
Zimmermann, Faithfull The Brand, SIR., Johanna Ortiz, Agua by Agua Bendita, Christopher Esber, Cult Gaia — these brands' very existence depends on you embracing outré vacation dressing. The long-awaited sight of a beach calls for playful prints, eye-catching accents, daring cut-outs, dreamy silhouettes and on-the-nose statement jewelry. Nod to the natural scenery around you (and stay cool) with summery materials like linen, crochet and raffia. The idea is to feel giddy as you pack your suitcase.
Ready to jeuje up your wardrobe for the relaxing getaway that, hopefully, awaits you? Scroll down to shop our picks in essential resort wear categories, including all manner of cover-ups, swimwear, sand- and therefore ankle-friendly sandals and some seriously glam sun hats. All pair extremely well with a piña colada.
The Frankie Shop Cali Crochet Dress in Black, $119 at The Frankie Shop
Zara Ruched Kaftan Dress, $19.99 at Zara
La DoubleJ The Kaftan Printed Cotton-Blend Mini Dress, $820 at Net-a-Porter
Tory Burch Colorblock Cotton Dress, $398 at Tory Burch
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated Midi Kaftan, $407 at Farfetch
Diotima Doilie Crocheted Cotton Midi Skirt, $460 at Moda Operandi
Louisa Ballou Double Ring Skirt Pink, $134 at The Webster
Cynthia Rowley Flirt Sarong, $195 at Verishop
Mango Wrap Skirt With Ruffled Details, $39.99 at Mango
Agua by Agua Bendita Luna Pacifico Printed Beach Cover-up, $215 at Mytheresa
A.Emery Shel Lace-Up Leather Sandals, $210 at Moda Operandi
Jeffrey Campbell Linques Sandals in Black, $130 at Anthropologie
Gianvito Rossi Shanti Embellished Leather Thong Sandals, $995 at Mytheresa
Dries Van Noten Fringed Bead-Embellished Raffia Sandals, $1,085 at Net-a-Porter
Flattered Gigi Leather Sandals in Ivory, $249 at Moda Operandi
Faithfull The Brand + Net Sustain Kartika Floral-Print Woven Wide-Leg Pants, $169 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Cropped Flowy Pants in Orange-Green, $9.99 at Zara
Mango Satin Printed Pants, $59.99 at Mango
Miguelina Bertie Cropped Guipure Lace Straight-Leg Pants, $375 at Net-a-Porter
Zimmermann Matchmaker Striped Wide-Leg Pants, $725 at Mytheresa
& Other Stories Relaxed Tie Knot Shirt in Orange, $119 at & Other Stories
Cin Cin Mirage Printed Linen Button-Down Shirt, $255 at Moda Operandi
Matteau Leaf-Print Organic-Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt, $620 at Matches Fashion
Aexae Linen Woven Shirt, $190 at FWRD
SIR. Marisol Corded Shirt, $320 at SIR.
Muuñ Lune Straw Basket Bag, $151 at Matches Fashion
Marni Market Fish Bag in White and Blue Crochet, $470 at Marni
Khaite The Medium Olivia Hobo in Natural Raffia, $1,350 at Khaite
Johanna Ortiz Herederos de Un Amor Raffia Tote in Black, $750 at Moda Operandi
Manebi Raffia Beach Bucket Bag, $77 at Moda Operandi
Mango Halter-Neck Dress With Ruffle Details in Off White, $59.99 at Mango
Zimmermann Matchmaker Cutout Ruffled Printed Linen Mini Dress, $725 at Net-a-Porter
Natalie Martin Astrid Maxi Dress, $458 at Madewell
Miaou x Paloma Elsesser Ginger Dress, $266 at Revolve
Agua by Agua Bendita Infinito Perla Cotton Maxi Dress, $825 at Mytheresa
Anemos Tortoise Cutout One-Piece in White, $250 at Anemos
Zimmermann Junie Halterneck Cutout Floral-Print Bikini, $275 at Net-a-Porter
Christopher Esber Crystal Fracture Twist Top in Cornflower ($287) and Crystal Fracture Bikini Brief in Cornflower ($209) at Christopher Esber
Oséree Lumière Floral-Appliqué Bikini, $290 at Mytheresa
Hunza G Yasmeen One-Shoulder Metallic Seersucker Swimsuit in Brown, $245 at Net-a-Porter
Marrakshi Life Pamela Hat in Stripe 4, $385 at Marrakshi Life
Lack of Color The Cove Straw Hat, $149 at Shopbop
Jacquemus Le Bob Artichaut in Gradient Blue, $165 at Jacquemus
Free People Shady Character Packable Wide Brim Hat in Black, $68 at Free People
Eugenia Kim Trixie Visor, $225 at Shopbop
SIR. Frankie Gathered Top, $390 at FWRD
Johanna Ortiz Exploring Textures Embroidered Organic Linen Top, $1,150 at Moda Operandi
Cult Gaia Diem Top in Off White Linen, $298 at Cult Gaia
Mare Mare x Anthropologie Pleated Structured Swing Tank in Moss, $120 at Anthropologie
Mango Metallic Top With Flower Detail, $59.99 at Mango
Julietta Mermaid Dreams Pearl Earrings, $275 at Moda Operandi
Prada Oversized Shell Choker, $1,620 at Farfetch
Alighieri The Silhouette of Summer 24kt Gold-Plated Necklace, $293 at Matches Fashion
J.Crew Baroque Pearl Necklace, $49.50 at J.Crew
Panconesi White & Orange Vacanza Anklet, $80 at SSENSE
