The 20 Best Resort Wear Pieces for Your Next Island Vacation (2024)

Rule No. 1 of resort wear: Always go for statement-making colors and patterns. No one does a combination of the two better than Farm Rio. Case in point: this colorful, tropical-inspired romper that's perfect for daytime adventures as it is for ocean-side dinners.

Everyone needs that one breezy caftan that can go from beach day to apertivo with a few notable accessory changes. Savannah Morrow's relaxed caftan made of Turkish cotton and Turkish linen is exactly what we had in mind.

Hunza G has long been a cult-favorite among celebrities and the fashion set, and for good reason. The swimwear is made of seersucker, which is more lightweight than linen, and is sold as one-size that molds and flatters most body types.

Linen is always a "do" in warmer climates. Try these carefree linen pants with your go-to bikini, a straw hat, and oversized sunglasses for a laidback vacay look.

With a lightweight linen construction, a beaded halter neckline, and sexy side slit, what you have here is the ultimate day-to-night vacation dress. Wear with strappy sandals during the day and then change into heels and chunky gold earrings for a dressier look. Your bound to look flawless either way.

The tie-front cut-out center gives this Johanna Ortiz dress a slightly sultry touch, while the puffy-sleeves and midi silhouette ensures its still tasteful for dressier occasions.

Crochet clothing was huge over the summer, and it's not going away anytime soon. Our favorite way to wear it? As a matching two piece, of course. Wear over your favorite swimsuit to the beach or solo for island excursions.

Or, you can lean into the boho-inspired trend with Zimmermann's knitted check dress with feminine ruffle tiers. Add in pair of mules and raffia evening bag, and you have the make up of a winning evening outfit.

Lilly Pulitzer knows a thing or two about fun and timeless resort wear. Just imagine how fabulous this tropical maxi will look with wedges for a sunset aperitivo on the beach! I rest my case.

This floral pareo looks great wrapped around any swimsuit, but we'd argue it looks even better paired with the matching one piece.

A timeless black caftan featuring white embroidery will be in constant rotation long after you return from your getaway. You can wear it with sandals, heels, sneakers—it'll look chic no matter which way you style it.

Melissa Odabash's simple and delicate coverup will work perfectly over just about any bikini or maillot.

Made of breezy linen and featuring a print of flowers, beaches, and maps, this Zimmermann dress was truly made for a holiday in paradise.

If you're only taking a carry-on with you—and let's face it, you should!—this simple strapless black maxi dress is just the piece to pack. With a few notable accessory changes, this easy number will most certainly become the workhorse of your suitcase.

Eyelet will always be a warm weather classic, especially if it comes in dress as cute as this one.

If it's a bold look you're after, Alejandra Alonso Rojas has you covered with an anything-but-boring crochet dress that will surely turn heads.

Looking for the perfect vacation dress? Might we suggest Ciao Lucia's sea shell-printed frock featuring a flattering smocked bodice? Cute as can be.