There’s a specific kind of joy that only airport escalators and SPF-scented breezes can deliver. That thrilling, pre-vacation moment where your inbox goes on snooze, and your wardrobe must rise to the occasion. No more muted boardroom blues — we’re talking breezy kaftans, tinted lenses, and sandals that make a soft clap against marble resort floors. Welcome to our definitive designer beachwear edit: curated for the jet-set, styled for the story. In fact, it could rival a White Lotus montage, but with better packing and far fewer plot twists.
1. Vacation Designer Dresses
Let’s begin with what we call the protagonist piece. Nothing sets the tone for a resort wardrobe like a designer sun dress that billows in the Amalfi breeze. We are packing Zimmermann’s bohemian florals, Missoni’s rainbow knits, or Dolce & Gabbana floral drama. Picture Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief, only with better WiFi and fewer pearls. These aren’t just dresses. They’re main characters.
Style tip: Pair with low gladiators or Hermès Oran slides, and oversized shades. Bonus points for a shell necklace and an Aperol in hand.
Zimmermann Striped Linen Cassia Maxi Dress
Missoni Multicolor Zig Zag Knit Halter Neck Mini Dress
Sandro Light Purple Linen Cut-Out Mini Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Bluebell Print Cotton Corset Mini Dress
2. Designer Sunglasses For Women
Every vacation girl needs her sunnies for the ultimate vacation selfie. Be it the sharp cat-eyes from Balenciaga or the dreamy oversized frames from Gucci, sunglasses double up as both armour and allure. Imagine Margot Robbie in Barbie, sunning herself like a style deity.
Styling move: Match your shades with your mood. Rectangular for airport chic. Round lenses for coastal lunches. Mirrored? To avoid any eye contact.
Balenciaga Black Cat Eye Sunglasses
Gucci Black Star Mark Shield Sunglasses
Cartier Brown Panthère de Cartier Round Sunglasses
Dolce & Gabbana DG Studded Oversized Sunglasses
3. Designer Jewelry For Women
We’re not packing vaults here. We’re packing mood pieces. Think Cartier Juste un Clou bracelets peeking from under linen sleeves, or Bvlgari Serpenti earrings with pool-hair updos. Beach jewelry shouldn’t scream, it should sing softly.
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Piaget Rose Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
4. Designer Sandals For Women
Shoes that say, “Yes, I walked the cobblestones of Positano, but make it chic.” Picture Chloé Woody wedges, Bottega Veneta raffia flats, or a fresh Roger Vivier espadrille. No heels needed. The only thing we’re elevating is our Instagram feed.
Style tip: Pack three — flat, playful, and beach-bar ready.
Chanel CC Espadrille Flat Mules
Chloé Canvas Woody Wedge Slide Sandals
Loro Piana Bingin Crochet Ankle Tie Ballet Flats
Bottega Veneta Raffia Flat Slide
5. Designer Swimwear For Women
Your swimsuit is your flag. It’s your Baywatch moment, minus the running, plus a cocktail. It’s who you are in the water, on the yacht, and at the infinity pool with a hard stare at the buffet. We’re loving one-pieces from Jacquemus, high-cut bikinis from Kenzo, and logo moments by Dior.
Styling tip: Sarongs are great, but a linen shirt worn oversized is the true It-girl cover-up.
Jacquemus Green Le Body Nodi Bodysuit
Elisabetta Franchi Tie-Up Neck Bodysuit
Kenzo Light Purple Printed Push-Up Bikini
Nanushka Cream Cotton Fringed Wrap Skirt
Christian Dior Monochrome Striped J’Adior St Tropez Bodysuit
6. Designer Beach Tote Bags
You need one bag that fits sunscreen, smuggled hotel towels, a thriller novel, and your friend’s sunglasses that she never carries herself. Enter: the beach tote.
From woven basket bags to oversized totes, the designer tote is a summer staple. Carry it like you carry emotional baggage: casually, but with taste.
Prada Natural Crochet Small Tote
Saint Laurent Natural Raffia Rive Gauche Tote
Chloé Beige Canvas Small Woody Tote
Kate Spade Multicolor Floral Straw Basket Tote
Jacquemus Straw and Leather Le Panier Soleil Basket Tote
7. Designer Hats For Women
Wide-brimmed, bucket, raffia, or a dramatic visor — the beach hat is your wearable umbrella. It adds drama, will make heads turn, and add a statement to your overall look.
Style tip: Tilt it low for mystique. Add a ribbon if you’re feeling a little extra.
Gucci Beige Horsebit Leather Trim Straw Hat
Maison Michel Paris Black Striped Straw Ursula Hat
Marianna Senchina White Polka Dots Floppy Hat
Loewe Green Anagram Jacquard Bucket Hat
Borsalino Brown Straw Semi-Crochet Panama Hat
8. Designer Accessories For Women
Beach towels from D&G. Silk scarves from Hermès. A DVF pareo that doubles as a wrap-top. Take a page from an iconic resort drama, unexpected fashion choices always steal the scene, no murder mystery required.
Drape a scarf over your swimsuit. Use a Chanel chain belt as a necklace. Layer two anklets on one ankle. Vacation is a moodboard, not a rulebook.
D&G Navy Blue Terry Cotton Beach Towel
Chanel Gold Tone Chain Link Belt
Diane Von Furstenberg Yellow Leopard Print Silk Wrap Top
Hermès Brown De l’Ombrelle Aux Duels Sticker Twilly
Hermès White Silk Lanternes, Ballons et Cocardes Scarf
9. Post-Sunset Looks
Dinner by the marina? Your outfit should glimmer in the dusk. Channel Emily in Paris energy, but swap the baguette for a Jimmy Choo. Try a Jacquemus cotton dress, a slip dress by Acne Studios, or even a maxi dress from Solace London or M Missoni. Evening beachwear is your time to shine.
Solace London Pink Crepe Demi Maxi Dress
M Missoni Pink Ombre Knitted Maxi Dress
Acne Studios Black Satin Silk Cowl Neck Mini Slip Dress
Jacquemus White Cotton Le Papier Mini Shirt Dress
Bottega Veneta Gold Leather Ankle Wrap Flat Sandals
Jimmy Choo Micro Bon Bon Bucket Bag
Whether you’re heading to the French Riviera, the Maldives, or your rooftop pool with a spritz in hand, your designer beachwear edit should feel like the sequel to a summer blockbuster. Sunlit. Glamorous. Effortless.
Shop the entire designer beachwear edit now on The Luxury Closet.
