Island Style: From Beach to Dinner

The best island days flow from the water to the table without a change of plan. The secret is a swimsuit that already looks like an outfit.

The look: beach

Keep it minimal. A great one-piece, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat and flat sandals. Let the swimsuit do the talking.

The look: lunch

Add a light wrap or a loose linen shirt worn open over your swimsuit. Swap the hat for a scarf tied in your hair, and add a little gold — hoops or a slim bracelet.

The look: dinner

This is where a black one-piece earns its place. Pull on a long skirt or wide-leg trousers, add heels or elegant flat sandals, and let the neckline detail stand out. A wrap skirt tied at the hip turns a swimsuit into evening wear in under a minute.

A few rules

• Choose one statement: a bold print, a metallic, or a striking neckline. Keep everything else quiet.
• Warm metals and neutral tones sit beautifully against sun-kissed skin.
• Pack light. A great swimsuit and two versatile layers go a long way.

Style on the islands is less about what you wear and more about how easily you wear it.