Closet Shopping For Resort-wear

When planning a trip do you go closet shopping for resort-wear first? I always do! And my favorite resort-wear item in my closet is the maxi dress.

Closet shopping and found a 
resort-style maxi-dress with floral design on the sides.

The Maxi Dress

Fortunately, the long silhouette of the maxi dress is wildly flattering on most body shapes.  Always a resort wear favorite, this summertime dress style comes in a  variety of patterns, fabrics, and colors.  It is so versatile that it can be worn around the resort as a swimsuit cover-up in many cases. 

Woman wearing a maxi-dress as a swimsuit coverup.
Wearing a maxi dress as a coverup
Closet shopping and found this navy floral mixi dress
Classic Style With A Tropical Print

Maxi dresses usually fit the body closely on the top. And they tend to flow loosely over the bottom of the body to the floor.

Getting the right length to fit your height is all-important. The last thing that you want is tripping up or getting caught in the hem of your dress. That would definitely spoil the occasion.

Looking for a resort-style maxi dress that is currently available? I have linked a few for you that I have found this year.

Check the links below.

Accessories and Shoes

Closet shopping for resort-wear and  found this tropical maxi dress!
Bold Tropical Print Maxi Dress

Accessories

I am wearing a straw hat and carrying a straw clutch handbag. Textures add an interesting fashion style. Be as bold as you like with your accessories and have fun shopping in your closet!

Shopping for accessories – click below

Shoes

When choosing your shoes, it is best to keep it simple.

The dress is making the fashion statement. So, wearing a pair of strappy, simple sandals or a flip flop works best.

Neutral colors make coordinating your resort looks easy. And don’t forget the wedge espadrilles. They will take the styling of the maxi dress up a notch.

Lastly, for a more formal dress wear open toe and strappy pumps.

I have collected some examples of current, comfy and stylish shoes to compliment a maxi dress. Take a look below and click on the photos for detailed information.

Links for shoes – click below


A vacation wear classic -Blue dress and straw handbag.

All the dresses and accessories featured here are all from my closet and several years old. I enjoy adding one or more items to my wardrobe each year because they are comfortable, stylish, and great vacation wear!

Plus, they are so versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down for casual at-home summertime wear. On many occasions, I will even wear my maxi dress as a swimsuit coverup. Plus, I do love to go closet shopping for resort-wear and go to a resort for a vacation!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Rosemary

P.S For more vacation wear or staycation styles check out my post Vacation or Staycation?

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17 Comments

  1. Hi Rosemary! I am in love with the blue and white tropical print maxi, it looks so figure flattering! I wear maxis all summer long…not just for vacay!Thanks for the shopping suggestions…I’ll be checking those out! Cheers! Andy(pearlsandpantsuits.com)

  2. I’ve been buying more maxi-dresses for summer also. They’re pretty yet comfortable. All of yours are great but I love the one with the flowers down the side!

    • Hi Shelley,

      The blue with the floral design is one of my favorites too!
      Living in Florida, I wear them all the time too. Nothing beats the comfort and style!

      Rosemary xoxo-rd

  3. Rosemary,
    Maxi’s look great on you and I want to beam myself up to come over and shop your closet! Love the blue maxis in solid and tropical.

    Shopping your closet is a great idea because frankly, we forget what we tucked away last year.

    Nice post. Thanks! Off the check my closet for treasures.

    • Hi Nancy,

      If you are like me, you will find that since our tastes stays along the same lines year after year. And, I need to take a look in my closet before purchasing new. Because, I will end up buying something very similar to what I already own. And, of course I want to add variety!

      Rosemary

  4. Rosemary you wear this style so well, I believe resort wear is your signature style! I love maxi dresses – there are so many beautiful ones. You look so good in that blue!
    xo,
    Kellyann

    • Bless you and thank you, Kellyann!

      I love your insight to my signature style! I am always telling my husband, ” I’m a resort girl” when we are making travel plans.🤣

      Rosemary xoxo-rd

    • Hi Mirelle,

      Fortunately, because I live in Florida, we have lots of resorts readily available and close by. And, that makes weekends or short visits easy.

      Rosemary

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