It is finally here — the complete recap of the countless outfits I either packed for or wore on our recent cruise [it turns out one doesn’t actually need to pack 30 outfits for a 7 day cruise, who knew?] I had the hardest time knowing what I should take and shouldn’t take when it came to our Caribbean Cruise. Clearly bathing suits and coverups are a must, but what about excursion days? Or chilly evenings on the ship? How formal is formal night? The moral of the story is that while you need some options, you don’t need to take your entire closet…lesson learned. I’m hoping this post provides you some ideas on what to pack for your next warm weather vacation whether you want to get all gussied up or prefer to keep it casual.
Before we dive in let’s get the logistics out of the way to make this process easier on you – for sizing reference, I am 5’4, 125 lbs on a good day, typically a 2 in tops/dresses and 26 in jeans/pants with a preferred inseam of 26-28 inches. Bra size is 30DDD [I get it from my momma]. Hopefully, this helps when determining what size you’d need. Also, feel free to follow along here for daily outfits and check out this Pinterest board where you can also get some ideas! Which reminds me, you can pin any of these looks below to save for future reference! Simply click on the links below and you will be taken directly to the retailer where you can shop! Alright, fellow “I like to get dressed” friends, let’s begin!
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Travel Outfit Idea:
Spaghetti Strap Low Back Harem Maxi Dress with Pockets – Amazon [TTS, wearing in S] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Wide Leg Jumpsuit [true to size, wearing in small] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses // Flip Flops [similar] // Tote [similar] // Tote [similar]
Island Fare Cotton Crochet-Trim Tunic • LaBlanca [TTS, wearing in S] // Flip Flops [similar]
Adreamly Pom Pom Trim Beach Cover Up – Amazon [TTS] // Bikini Top [similar] // Scallop Hipster Bikini Bottoms [similar] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Romper [similar] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
La Blanca Cover-Up Tunic [similar] // Bikini Top [similar] // Scallop Hipster Bikini Bottoms [similar] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Bikini Top & Bottoms [similar] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Tempt Me Women One Piece High Ruched Monokini – Amazon [TTS, wearing in S] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Bikini Top [similar] //Scallop Hipster Bikini Bottoms [similar] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Amazon Short Sleeve Striped Tee [true to size, wearing in small] // Rolled Denim Boyfriend Shorts • Caslon [Size down one] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5]
Casual Short Sleeve Split Maxi Dresses – Amazon [Size down if in between, wearing in XS] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Tank [similar] // Rolled Denim Boyfriend Shorts • Caslon [Size down one] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // Panama Hat [similar]
Daily Ritual T-Shirt Dress [size up if in between, wearing in small] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses // Sole Society Travel Bag
Button Down Shirt [similar] // Button Down Shirt [similar] // Rolled Denim Boyfriend Shorts • Caslon [Size down one] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5]
Formal Night Ideas [I would pack 2 for 7 days]:
Sequin Short Sleeve Dress [similar] // Sequin Short Sleeve Dress [similar] // Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal • Sam Edelman [TTS] // Similar Earrings
Square Neck Midi Dress [similar] // Yaro Block Heel Sandal • Sam Edelman [TTS] // Similar Earrings
Ruffle Trim Wide Leg High Waist Long Jumpsuit [size up if in between, wearing in small] // Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal [true to size] // Similar Earrings
Similar Dress // Similar Dress // Heels [true to size] // Similar Heels // Similar Clutch
Similar Dress // Similar Dress // Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal [true to size] // Similar Clutch // Wacoal strapless bra
Similar Jumpsuit // Similar Jumpsuit // Strapless Full Bust Underwire Bra • Wacoal // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // Panama Hat [similar]
Gibsonlook Top [Similar, size down] // Low Rise Ankle Jeans [Similar] // Wedge Sandal [similar] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses // Wacoal strapless bra
Embroidered Yoke Tee [similar] // Jen7 Release Hem White Jeans [true to size] // Wedge Sandal [similar]
Maxi Dress • Loveappella [TTS] // Sandal • Sam Edelman [Size up .5] // Similar Earrings // ‘Samantha’ Denim Jacket • Mavi Jeans [Size up if in between, wearing in S] // Similar Clutch
Flutter Sleeve Top [Size down if in between, Similar] // Penny Ankle Skinny Stretch – Liverpool [TTS] // Wedge Sandal [similar] // Similar Earrings
Downtown Cami • Express [TTS, wearing in S] // Abby Mid Rise Soft Stretch Skinny Jeans • Liverpool [Size down] // Cardigan [similar] // Wedge Sandal [similar]
Similar Top // Similar Top // Abby Mid Rise Soft Stretch Skinny Jeans • Liverpool [size down] // Wedge Sandal [similar] // Similar Clutch // Similar Earrings // Wacoal strapless bra
Similar Romper // Wedge Sandal [similar] // DIFF Cruz 57mm Metal Aviator Sunglasses // Similar Clutch
Gibsonlook Top [Similar, size down] // Rolled Denim Boyfriend Shorts • Caslon [Size down one] // Wedge Sandal [similar] // Wacoal strapless bra
Tank [similar] // Wedge Sandal [similar] // Abby Mid Rise Soft Stretch Skinny Jeans • Liverpool [Size down, wearing in Petite Length for 5’4″] // Similar Clutch // Similar Earrings // Wacoal strapless bra
Warmer Layers [I would pack 1-2 sweatshirts or cardigans as it gets cooler in the evenings]:
Similar Sweatshirt // Similar Sweatshirt // Rolled Denim Boyfriend Shorts • Caslon [Size down one]
Billabong Wish You Were Here Sweatshirt [similar] // Kut from the Kloth Gidget Shorts [true to size] // Flip Flops [similar]
Lingerie Moonlight Pajamas • Nordstrom [TTS, wearing in S]
Off The Shoulder Top [similar] // Gibson x Living in Yellow Cozy Skye Joggers [true to size, wearing in XS]
Founder and creator of LIY, Erin turned her dream of a hobby blog into a full-time career which she now runs alongside the LIY team! When not in front of her computer screen [with a La Croix or wine in hand] or in front of a mirror taking mirror selfies, you can find Erin spending time on the water, cuddled up with her two pups and husband most likely watching the latest Shark Tank episode, or getting lost in an easy beach read.
