My Go-To Resort Wear Brands

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dress: Just Bee Queen, shoes: similar here

In my post, “The Basics of Resort Wear,” I cover the exact items you need to pack before jetting off to warmer weather come winter. In this post, I would like to go over my favorite resort wear designers and brands in general. But first, a little history for those who want to know what exactly constitutes resort wear and what is resort casual…

History of Resort Wear

Resort wear first popped up in between the world wars when affluent movie stars and socialites would jet off to warm destinations during the winter months. Their outfits were photographed and written about and designers started creating clothing specifically to be worn at these resorts, such as so-called “beach pajamas,” which were shocking back then (women wearing pants, what?!). After WWII, the economy was booming and travel became more accessible for more people. That’s when the release of yearly resort wear collections really became solidified.

In short, resort wear is chic lightweight summer clothes intended for travel, and available in between the release of winter clothes and spring collections.

Many designers still create specific resort wear collections, but nowadays there are designers and brands that focus entirely on the resort wear vibe year-round. Below I’ve listed out all my go-to designers and brands for resort wear when I am preparing a client for a warm-weather vacation.

What is Resort Casual?

Resort casual is just a new way of saying resort wear because resort wear has evolved into an incredibly comfortable version of the original resort wear collections due to the innovation of fabrics. Comfortable usually means causal, so here we are. To sum it up, resort casual is casual warm-weather clothing that is stylish and intentional. With that said, let’s get shopping for your resort casual wardrobe…

Resort Wear Brand: Vitamin A

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Vitamin A top $90, pant $165

Chic, fresh, and flattering. Vitamin A bridges the gap between demure and edgy resort wear.

Vitamin A is available at Nordstrom, Revolve, Anthropologie, Shopbop, Amazon, and  Vitamin A.

This set is available at Vitamin A, top here.

Sizing: Available in XS-L. Runs true to size.

Material: 100% linen

Resort Wear Brand: Farm Rio

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Farm Rio $290

Farm Rio is a resort wear feast with its gorgeous colors and natural fabrics. Founded in the tropical city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it’s no surprise they’ve nailed the tropical and beachy resort aesthetic. Check out my full Farm Rio review for more details on one of my favorite brands for resort wear and more.

Farm Rio is available at Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Farm Rio.

This maxi dress is available at Farm Rio.

Sizing: XXS-XL. Runs true to size in dresses. Sometimes it runs large.

Material: 55% linen, 45% viscose

Resort Wear Brand: VIX

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Vix $458

A luxury swimwear company, Vix is one of my go-to brands for sexy resort wear. I love both their swimsuits and cover-up dresses. And in case you were wondering, the designer, Paula Hermanny, grew up in Brazil and says her designs are inspired by its exotic beaches. In past years, Vix has featured bright colors and patterns, but the current resortwear collection is embracing muted neutrals in breezy fabrics.

Vix is available at Nordstrom, Revolve, and Vix.

This cover-up is available at Nordstrom and Vix.

Sizing: XS-XL. Runs small.

Material: 100% cotton

Resort Wear Designer: Johanna Ortiz

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Johanna Ortiz $995

Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz started this brand as a swimwear line inspired by “the beauty and lushness” of Colombia. It’s since evolved into year-round resort wear pieces and accessories, featuring unique, bold prints and simple, yet feminine designs.

Johanna Ortiz is available at Revolve, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, FWD, and NET-A-PORTER.

This maxi dress is available at Revolve and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Sizing: 0-12

Material: 100% cotton

Resort Wear Brand: Faithfull The Brand

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Faithfull the Brand $319 $224

A Bali-based brand, Faithful The Brand says each collection is “youthful and uncomplicated in design, with a nostalgic nod to vintage wardrobes of summers past.” Their designs have lots of floral prints, bright colors, and flattering silhouettes.

Faithful The Brand is available at Revolve, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Farfetch, and Faithfull The Brand.

This jumpsuit is available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-XXL. Runs true to size.

Material: Self: 100% linen, Lining: 100% rayon

Resort Wear Designer: Rhode

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Rhode top $265 $141, pant $365 $157

Rhode is another resort wear designer that has really mastered vibrant patterns and bright colors.

Rhode is available at Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, Shopbop, Farfetch, and Rhode.

This set is available at Revolve (top); Revolve (pant).

Sizing: XS-L. Runs true to size.

Material: Self – 100% linen, Lining – 100% cotton

Resort Wear Designer: Just Bee Queen

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Just Bee Queen $325

Just Bee Queen describes their luxury resort wear as “feminine, flirty, and figure forming,” aka sexy. As I mentioned in my post on what to pack for a resort vacation, they make the dresses and pieces you want to wear for a bold, beachy dinner look. The dress I’m wearing at the top of the post is also by Just Bee Queen, and is the perfect statement dress for a dinner or beach party.

Just Queen Bee is available at Shopbop, Tuckernuck, Revolve, Neiman Marcus, Farfetch, Amazon, and Just Bee Queen.

This top is available at Shopbop, Tuckernuck, and Just Bee Queen.

Sizing: Runs true to size. Available in XS-XL.

Material: 97% cotton, 3% spandex

Resort Wear Brand: L* Space

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L*Space $139

L*Space is a California brand that focuses on comfortable and flattering beachwear pieces. Their simple colors and patterns are designed to easily mix and match.

L*Space is available at Revolve, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Zappos, and L*Space.

This cover-up is available at Revolve and  Nordstrom.

Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs true to size.

Material: 85% viscose, 15% cotton

Resort Wear Brand: Indah

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Indah $167 $62

Unsurprisingly, many of my favorite resort wear brands are founded in tropical, resort destinations. Indah means beauty in Indonesian and is created and produced in Bali. They excel at lightweight, breezy fabrics and describe their designs as “bold and sensual.” They’re one of my favorite resort wear designers for embracing the sexy side of resort style.

Indah is available at Revolve.

This romper is available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-L

Material: polyester blend

My Go-To Resort Wear Brands From Years Past

I originally wrote this post on the best resort wear brands last year. Though the items below are now sold out, I’ve left them for nostalgic purposes. Whenever I update older posts, I love to hold on to a collection of images as a bit of a time capsule so we can watch how our style evolves.

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L*Space $139
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Farm Rio $245 $171.50
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Johanna Ortiz $850 $595

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Just Bee Queen $183.75
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Indah top $119 $83, skirt $163 $115
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VIX $278

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