When I wasn’t lounging on the beach in a bikini, I slipped into boldly-colored outfits to embrace the idea of being on a tropical island in November. While on vacation in a warm climate, I tend to gravitate towards dresses that I can easily throw on, whether I’m going out to dinner or just enjoying drinks by the pool.
Burnt Orange Crochet Top: Urban Outfitters
White Skinny Jeans: New York and Company
Gold Double-Stranded Necklace: Nordstrom
Flower Ring: Nordstrom
Gold Bangles: Ann Taylor Loft
Gold Watch: Michael Kors
Brown Crochet Top: J.Crew
White Linen Shorts: Banana Republic
Wedges: Steve Madden
Clutch: Aldo
Necklace: Fame New York
Coral Dress: J.Crew
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Necklace: Borrowed from Jen’s collection
Shift Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Gold Sandals: Urban Outfitters
White Ceramic Watch: Michael Kors
Blue Maxi Dress: Anthropologie
Necklace: Handmade by local jeweler
Strapless Printed Dress: Lush from Nordstrom
Large Pave Crystal Hoop Earrings: Nadri from Nordstrom
White Runway Ceramic Watch: Michael Kors
What do you like to wear when on vacation in a tropical climate?


You look so put together in every single picture. I’m jealous! Sooo cute! ….I have yet to go on a tropical vacation, but I’ll be all over the cute clothes if I ever get the chance.
Thanks, Julie! Clearly you need to plan a tropical vacation! :)
You look gorgeous in each picture! So well-dressed, prepped and put together… love the outfits :)
Thanks, Tessa! You’re too sweet!
So talented, every single outfit is gorgeous!
Thank you!
I LOVE how vacation chic your outfits look! I have so few bright clothes! I think my 2012 goal is going to be to add more Lily Pulitzer to my wardrobe! :)
Lilly Pulitzer is the ultimate designer for resort wear!
I love all of your outfits per usual :-) So stylish!
Thanks, Jamie!
Love that corral color on you! and by the way you have the most beautiful skin/coloring!
I have my dad to thank for my coloring!
Wow – you really nailed the resort wear! I love how rockstar I feel when I actually glam it up around the resort instead of being my usual beach bum self.
It is fun to glam it up, isn’t it?!
I love resort wear. All those comfy , colorful and flattering clothes – sigh. If only winter wasn’t fast approaching :(
love the steve madden gold wedges!
Ugh, I know! The only thing I like about the colder months is that I get to wear all of my gorgeous coats!
I love all of your outfits. They’re all super cute! :D
Thank you, Kim!
I’m similar to you. I tend to put on a dress with sandals and jewelry or if not a dress I’ll do some sort of flowy top with cute shorts or jeans. My favorites out of here are your brown crochet J.Crew top (so cute- how did I miss that?! was that this summer?) and the Lilly shift dress with all the colors… Fun post!
Yes, I found the brown crochet top at J.Crew towards the end of the summer. It was sort of a weird item (being that I think it came out in August), but I loved it as soon as I saw it.