Barbados Packing List

Touchdown in Barbados! We started talking about a trip to this tropical paradise over two years ago and are thrilled to finally visit this beautiful place. I've been saving up quite a few resort pieces for a tropical destination over the past year and love what I've packed even more than usual. We're staying at the beautiful Cobblers Cove Hotel which is right on the water and I'm looking forward to lunching in bikinis by day, and going for all-out glamour by night. Here's what I packed for our week long stay in the Caribbean: 

Barbados Packing List

Dresses - Nothing easier than a throw-on-and-go dress while on vacation, and I'm packing lots of options. I love getting a little extra dressed up for dinner when I'm traveling (and you get better service!) so here are the dinner ensembles I'm bringing:

• this chartreuse Tove midi dress
• an ivory cocktail dress
• blue and white maxi dress (old, new pattern here)
• white eyelet midi (old but similar here)
• this embroidered caftan

And for more casual day dress options:

• this seersucker shift (only $99!)
• this gingham smocked dress
• blue and white striped shirtdress (old, similar) 
• eyelet tunic dress (one left! and more a beach coverup than a dress) 

Tops - 

• white linen shirt
• blue white striped tie waist shirt
• eyelet tank top
• gingham blazer (amazing and only $150)
• beaded linen tunic (similar here and similar long tunic)
• white wrinkle free button up (amazing!) 
• ivory knit mockneck top
• ivory cashmere v-neck sweater 
• blue and white striped tee in bauhaus

Bottoms - 

• brown floral skort
• bright tweed short 
• white tailored linen trousers (I would hem these so they hit above the ankle) 
• white linen lounge pants
• floral mini skirt (more sizes in this fabulous version) 
• green pineapple culottes (old, these are also fun) 

Swim - We'll be right on the water so lots of swim is a must! I'm bringing:

• this gingham maillot (more sizes in this print)
• this versatile white tank suit (size up) 
• brown and white polka dot maillot (old) 
• blue and white striped maillot (sold out, solid version here and love the paisley)
• a couple of my favorite pareos (one pattern on sale here) 
• this retro floral sarong
• a couple J.Crew high-waisted bikinis - similar seersucker top and bottom and similar floral top and bottom

Shoes - I love an extra special shoe while on vacation and I brought a great mix of special occasion and summer staples on this trip - the rule is the shoe just has to work with at least 2 outfits! 

• fuchsia floral stilettos
• the most comfortable wedges ever! 
• classic white Jacks
• neutral slide sandals
• white block heeled sandal
• these rainbow d'orsay flats
• white jack "slides" (only $70 and go with everything!) 
• rope heeled sandals

Bags - How many bags is too many bags? (I always pack my most valuable bags and shoes in my carry-on! Don't leave things to chance!) 

• raffia flower clutch
• oval wicker clutch
• white basket tote
• a warm honey wicker clutch
• Mark Cross ladylike raffia top handle bag (and on sale!!) 

Accessories - 

• Chic bucket hat
• large brim straw hat c/o (the BEST for sun protection!) 
• gold locket c/o (silver version here) 
• Pearl hoops (similar here and here) 
• big shell hoops
•  mauve sunnies
• tortoise shell sunnies
• white sunnies (old, similar here) 
• vintage baroque pearl drop earrings (similar) 
• bright silk scarf (old, similar) 

Miscellaneous - 

• tennis skirt
• tennis shorts (size up so they aren't see through!) 
• sports tank

Luggage - Have been using this lightweight eco-friendly set for years (and yes, everything listed above fits in these three bags including a bunch of heavy cameral equipment. :) 

• checked bag and carry-on (pick a darker color for checked version so scuffs don't show!) 
• weekender bag 

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