Vacation Looks That Go from Sightseeing to Sunset Cocktails

So, the tickets and the resort are booked, you’ve planned the itinerary, and you’ve got all the essential travel documents sorted. But holiday planning doesn’t end there if you’ve got a big photo dump planned on your return from paradise. Whether it's lounging by the pool, or a sunset boat ride or hitting the beach bar in the evenings, packing the right vacation clothes for women is never easy, especially if you’re hoping to find the right balance between leisure and sophistication.

Resort casual attire that epitomises effortless elegance has become the norm for those curated resort stays everyone’s planning. And whether it’s a quiet nighttime beach stroll with your beau, or walk through cute cobblestone streets with kids, your vacation attire must blend comfort with chic class. So, here’s the IshqMe style guide that covers some classy and fun outfits ideas from our collection of vacation clothes for women that’s created to get you vacation-ready, but totally you — fun, fearless and feisty chic.

Sophia Sleeveless Jumpsuit

When it comes to vacation clothes for women you cannot overlook the travel ensemble. The right airport look sets the tone for your topical getaway and makes you look beach resort ready even before you land.

While the choices are aplenty when it comes to women’s vacation dresses (you can take your pick from our collection of co-ords to comfy joggers and crop top to sit through long haul flights), this time around we’d recommend you go with our eye-catching blue jumpsuit to make sure you match the cheery vibe of the pristine, beach front resort you’re heading to. A flirty, wearable onesie, our smooth textured, blue jumpsuit adds just the right mix of casual sophistication to start your luxury beach resort holiday.

Day Look: Match this jumpsuit with comfortable sandals, a crossbody bag, and oversized sunglasses.

Cocktail Look: As you shift to sunset cocktails, swap the sandals for strappy heels, add bold earrings and a dressy cuff bracelet, drape a scarf or lightweight jacket over your shoulders and carry a sequined clutch.

Balboa Swing Tea Green Dress

There’s something quite enchanting about cut-out dresses. They make for the perfect casual vacation clothes for women and are also a versatile piece that can add some personality to your resort wear wardrobe. Cut-out summer dresses, like our tea green cotton, tiered midi dress can easily transition from being a day out sightseeing outfit to a classy evening dress for women with just the right accessories. So, whether it’s a casual chic dress for lunch or a gown for a cocktail party that you’re looking for, this tiered A-line resort wear dress with its cut-out detailing at the waist gives you just the right mix of everything fun and feminine.

Day Look: Add our Tequila Tango Floral scarf and our silver hoop earrings studded with natural gemstones for a lunch party. For a day out exploring don’t forget the tote bag and espadrille flats.

Cocktail Look: Slim heels, our Jacquard Beadwork top handle bag, a pair of filigree dangler earrings, a cocktail ring or cuff bracelet and finish off with a top bun hairdo.

Pearl Dream Schiffli Embroidered Overlap Dress

A summer white dress is the ideal women's vacation dress you can invest in. Why? They’re versatile and simple, and so easy to dress up, just like our Schiffli white overlap dress. A contemporary, fun twist to the timeless wrap dress, this overlapping mini dress is the ideal evening cocktail dress that will leave you looking like a goddess no matter where you’re heading

High on the bohemian beach vibe, this feminine, embroidered dress can take you from a wine-tasting session to a strawberry farm visit and a candlelight dinner by the beach in the evening with minimal effort. Lightweight and easy to add to your luggage, this overlapping white embroidered dress will be perfect for dining, socialising and exploring picturesque locales in style.

Day Look: Add a pop of colour with our vibrant striped scarf, a pair of dainty gold danglers or hoop earrings, an earthy sling bag like our Raffia sling bag, a pair of strappy kitten heels or ballet flats for the day.

Cocktail Look: Turn up the heat with some gold hoops or statement earrings, a delicate necklace to accentuate the V-neck, a cuff bracelet or cocktail ring, a pair of nude or red open toe pumps, and a beaded mini bagor our mother of pearl bag.

Fiesta Mexique Pink overlap Top & Printed Tier Skirt Set

If you’re looking for vacation clothes for women that’s breezy, casual and uber chic then you cannot look further than this skirt and overlap top combo from our resort wear collection. It adds just the right dose of glam to your shopping expeditions and your nighttime stroll down the beach from the dockside grill. Ultra feminine, this combo with its flattering silhouette and sunset-worthy mix of colours exudes the bohemian vibe that’s gorgeous for daytime or evening wear. Stylish and comfortable, with a flattering fit, this skirt and wrap crop top set with its fun, colourful vacation inspired print is sure to become your go-to choice if you’re looking for options that exude summery women's vacation dress vibes. Perfect for city strolls and winery visits, this versatile combo is simple, yet elegant and can be dressed up with statement accessories when you’re heading out for evening cocktails or an impromptu dinner date.

Day Look: Go with our cuff earring, and enamel pendant necklace for the day. Don’t forget a large tote bag and strappy gladiator sandals.

Cocktail Look: For the cosy dinner at sunset, dress it up with our Orange Sapphire or golden neon earrings, chunky cutwork bracelet, our shimmery party wear clutch, a pair of stilettos or shimmery ballerinas.

Selene Laced Top Co-ord Set

A blue and white wonder, this subdued classic co-ord is everything you need to let your timeless diva allure shine through. An epitome of graceful femininity, this co-ord with its dainty lace detailing radiates classy sophistication that’s perfect to add a touch of romance and freshness to your seaside honeymoon or your relaxing staycation with family.

Chic, comfortable, light and breathable, this co-ord set is easy to style with sneakers, slides or stilettos. A must-pack piece for every kind of resort vacation, this two-piece set can be dressed up with luxe accessories to add some glam to your daytime city stroll and for a night on the town.

Day Look: Pick our crochet tote bag, the stone studded hoop earrings and turquoise ring for that family brunch. Don’t forget the platform heels or sneakers for the mall runs.

Cocktail Look: The blue beaded bag for sure! The rest, well, go for strappy slim silver or metallic heels, stack some silver necklaces, go with our turquoise bracelet or go gold with the Turquoise Stone and Coral Drop Elegant Earcuff from our new collection and match it with a chunky cuff bracelet.

From cute clutches to spacious totes, dainty earrings to chunky bracelets to shoes and your hairdo, just the right mix of accessories can make your luxury resort wear dresses to seamlessly transition to an evening cocktail dress. You just have to find the perfect balance between playful and sophisticated to make your fun, feisty personality shine through.

And, whether you’re planning to stroll through coastal streets or sip cocktails at sunset, we’ve got you covered! Shop from our resort wear collection that features gowns for a cocktail party, evening dress for women, and comfy holiday casuals that’s sure to give you many reasons to pose for some insta-worthy shots. Happy Shopping!