Caribbean Vacation Beach Wear Basics

Stylish Comfort Tips for Turks and Caicos Vacation Wear

When you travel to warm locales where the sun, sea breezes and tropical heat inspire you to dress in breezy, light and breathable fabrics, it can be a wonderful opportunity to find the look that suits you best. With our Caribbean vacation beach wear basics, we are offering stylish comfort tips for Turks and Caicos vacation wear that will leave you feeling cool and looking ravishing.

Vacation Wear Turks and Caicos

The Must Have – Cover Up

After you’ve spent the morning in the water or reading on the soft sand, you may be ready for a bite to eat. And while it’s not something to quench your thirst or feed your appetite, the beach cover up is a garment that allows you to move graciously from beach to board in style. When you’re packing for that Turks and Caicos vacation, you’ll want to include items to put over top your swimsuits. There are all kinds of options that are both stylish and comfortable.

The Shirt Dress

The Turks and Caicos is a warm sultry setting, so you want clothing that is light and breathable. A shirt dress is one answer. Styled after the man’s shirt, the t-shirt dress is usually made of cotton or silk and features a collar or cuffs. It is loose fitting but can be styled with a belt for something a little more fitted.

The Tunic
A tunic is another great option. It can be made of a knit fabric to give you a relaxed draped look or a more crisp cotton for a slightly tailored look. Some tunics feature short sleeves; other sport a longer sleeve for more sun protection.

Loose Dress
A simple blousy style dress is a perfect look and will easily take you from the sand to the street. It might feature spaghetti straps over the shoulder or simple short sleeves. Go for a relaxed look with a hippie style blouse that you can slip easily over your head.

The Sarong
Once you learn how to style it, a sarong is an attractive choice. This garment originates from southeastern Asia and involves a length of fabric that is wrapped around the body. There are many ways to wear a sarong including over the shoulder wrap, as a skirt and various dress styles each giving you a completely different look.

Turks and Caicos Beach Wear Basics

Shopping for Beach Wear on Providenciales

There are shops in the islands that can help you out if you forget to pack your beach wrap or a looking for something a little different from the style you normally wear. Located east along Grace Bay Highway and just minutes from Villa del Mar, is Ports of Call Plaza which has some shops that feature beach wear.

  • Caribbean Beach N: located in the Ports of Call Plaza, this shop offers a great swimsuit line-up, designer clothing and accessories.
  • Caicos Wear Boutique: also conveniently located in the Ports of Call Plaza, this boutique is an ideal spot to purchase casual outfits for relaxing around the resort, swimsuits, and Caribbean print shirts.
  • L’Ete Boutique: situated at the Regent Village on Grace Bay Road this shop offers a delightful inventory of beautifully made summer wear including a lovely cotton collection by Dakidaya from France.
  • Anna’s Art Gallery: if you’re seeking a sarong heard to the Salt Mills Plaza, which is only a short walk from Villa del Mar. Anna’s features a selection of Bali Silk Sarongs in an array of stunning colours and patterns.

So after you’ve enjoyed the sun and the sea, wrap yourself up in something comfy, creative or classic and visit an island eatery for some incredible Turks & Caicos cuisine or do some shopping in the nearby plazas. And if you’ve left that piece of your beach attire at home, let the island retailers take care of you.