Hat, Flora Bella, $60.
Shirt and shorts, Nanette Lepore, $248 and $198.
Bikini top, Letarte by Lisa Cabrinha, $102.
Cuff, Anna Beck, $750.
The happy medium: a slightly sheer, white cotton tunic.
It’s light in color and fabric, so you’ll feeland be!unencumbered without being exposed.
Neon stripes show you’ve got nautical spirit, but they’re cheerier than deep navy.
(Hey, you’re on vacation, not reporting for duty.)
Tunic, Lemlem, $238.
Necklace, Venessa Arizaga, $550.
Beauty Note:Hair falling flat?
Give it oomph with a leave-in volumizing spray.
We like Alterna Bamboo Uplifting Root Blast, $24.
Hang Loose
Must-pack: a dress that lets you check off your to-do list…stylishly.
Is flirting on the menu?
Reveal some, but not too much, sun-kissed skin.
(Think island chic, not Real Housewives.)
For playing tourist, you want room to climb steps and scamper along the shore.
But repeat after us: no muumuus!
(Think how that would look in your FB pics!)
Dress, Derek Lam, $1,490.
Earrings, Melissa Joy Manning, $225.
Bracelet, Cartier, $18,400.
Get Girly
Bust out the bustier!
And remember the gotta-have-it boat shoe from junior high?
Top-Siders are back, revived in shiny patent leather.
Wear them to tool around town, and feel like you’re cutting class all over again.
Top and pants, Anna & Boy, $225 and $285.
Sunglasses, Foster Grant, $20.
Necklace, Giles & Brother, $175.
Watch, Bertolucci, $2,950.
Shoes, Sperry Top-Sider, $90.
All Hues on Deck!
Throw one color-blocked dress in your suitcase and you’re outfitted for several daysand nights.
To get the most mileage out of a frock, shop for one that mixes cool and warm tones.
Here, chic gray makes this silky number dinner-date-worthy, and peach gives it a fresh, daytime appeal.
And who knew a neckline could be your ticket to stress-free dressing?
Dress, Rebecca Taylor, $475.
Shirt, J.Crew, $35.
Heart charm and chain, Helen Ficalora, $200 and $315.
Medallion necklace, Linda Lee Johnson, $3,475.
Because white is so clean, jewelry can be bold and colorful.
Blazer, Franklin + Gower, $345.
Swimsuit, Shoshanna, $165.
Earrings, Chanel Fine Jewelry, $2,700.
Necklace, xVan Cleef & Arpels, $10,300.
Bracelets, See By Chloe, $55 to $60 each.
In the Swim
It exists: a one-piece that’s practical and sultry.
String cutawaysa trend in swimwearare slimming and peekaboo-sexy.
Look for cutouts whose strands are woven tightly so they’re less likely to gape when you sit down.
Swimsuit, Mikoh Swimwear, $194.
Jacket, Aviator Nation, $120.
Sea horse necklace, Sydney Evan, $970.
Charm necklace, Lia Sophia, $3.
It performs well on holiday, any time of the day.
The knee length adapts to souvenir shopping or moonlight dancingsimply swap shoes and jewelry.
Dress, Missoni, $2,540.
Charm bracelet, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, $150.
Pink bracelet, green and orange bracelet, Venessa Arizaga, $125 and $110.
