What to Wear for a Week-Long Vacation in Hawaii

Packing for Hawaii means embracing the tropical climate with lightweight, breathable fabrics and effortless silhouettes. This selection balances daytime beach essentials with elevated resortwear perfect for sunset dinners, incorporating current trends like bohemian textures and chocolate brown tones. If you have specific activities planned or a preferred budget, let me know to tailor these recommendations further!

Lightweight Sundresses in Vibrant Tropical Prints

A classic choice for Hawaii's warm climate. Breathable fabrics like cotton or linen keep you cool during daytime excursions or beach strolls, while the tropical patterns perfectly match the island vibe.

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@anoukyve

moco

Button Front Maxi Dress

$155

$240

moco

Tuckernuck

Blue Gauze Daisy Embroidered Landis Midi Dress

$182

$228

Tuckernuck

Yellow Alberte Solid Tank Dress

$177

$295

Tuckernuck

Midnight Sleeveless Maxi Dress

$395

Tuckernuck

Lightweight Sundresses in Vibrant Tropical Prints

@anoukyve

moco

Button Front Maxi Dress

$155

$240

moco

Tuckernuck

Blue Gauze Daisy Embroidered Landis Midi Dress

$182

$228

Tuckernuck

Yellow Alberte Solid Tank Dress

$177

$295

Tuckernuck

Midnight Sleeveless Maxi Dress

$395

Tuckernuck

Elevated Resortwear Dress in Vibrant Colors

Perfect for upscale dinners or sunset cocktail hours at a high-end resort. Opt for vibrant hues like royal purple or sunset orange to stand out beautifully against the scenic Hawaiian backdrop.

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@laura_eguizabal

Heidi Klein

Braid-trimmed maxi dress

$220

$315

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Printed jersey maxi dress

$1,250

Mytheresa

Heidi Klein

Braid-trimmed maxi dress

$237

$339

Mytheresa

Poupette St Barth

Manon floral halterneck cotton minidress

$264

$330

Mytheresa

Elevated Resortwear Dress in Vibrant Colors

@laura_eguizabal

Perfect for upscale dinners or sunset cocktail hours at a high-end resort. Opt for vibrant hues like royal purple or sunset orange to stand out beautifully against the scenic Hawaiian backdrop.

Heidi Klein

Braid-trimmed maxi dress

$220

$315

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Printed jersey maxi dress

$1,250

Mytheresa

Heidi Klein

Braid-trimmed maxi dress

$237

$339

Mytheresa

Poupette St Barth

Manon floral halterneck cotton minidress

$264

$330

Mytheresa

Bohemian Silk-Chiffon Dress

Bohemian silk-chiffon dresses are a major trend, offering a romantic, floaty silhouette. The lightweight fabric moves beautifully in the ocean breeze and transitions effortlessly from a beach stroll to dinner.

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@skyelarchase

Isabel Marant

Melissa belted paisley-print silk maxi dress

$417

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Rhiannon paisley ruffled silk maxi dress

$1,218

$1,740

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Nesrine beaded shirred silk maxi dress

$2,150

Mytheresa

Zimmermann

Mahon gathered printed silk maxi dress

$1,350

Net-a-Porter

Bohemian Silk-Chiffon Dress

@skyelarchase

Isabel Marant

Melissa belted paisley-print silk maxi dress

$417

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Rhiannon paisley ruffled silk maxi dress

$1,218

$1,740

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Nesrine beaded shirred silk maxi dress

$2,150

Mytheresa

Zimmermann

Mahon gathered printed silk maxi dress

$1,350

Net-a-Porter

Chocolate Brown Swimwear

Chocolate brown is a highly trendy alternative to classic black this season. It offers a sophisticated, earthy look that beautifully complements a sun-kissed glow.

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@jastookes

Meridian Swimwear

Exclusive La Isla Azimuth One-Piece Swimsuit

$205

Moda Operandi

Karla Colletto

Karla Colletto Smart swimsuit

$415

Mytheresa

St. Agni

Scoop recycled swimsuit

$137

$195

Net-a-Porter

Maygel Coronel

Yojaira appliquéd ruched halterneck swimsuit

$99

$330

Net-a-Porter

Chocolate Brown Swimwear

@jastookes

Chocolate brown is a highly trendy alternative to classic black this season. It offers a sophisticated, earthy look that beautifully complements a sun-kissed glow.

Meridian Swimwear

Exclusive La Isla Azimuth One-Piece Swimsuit

$205

Moda Operandi

Karla Colletto

Karla Colletto Smart swimsuit

$415

Mytheresa

St. Agni

Scoop recycled swimsuit

$137

$195

Net-a-Porter

Maygel Coronel

Yojaira appliquéd ruched halterneck swimsuit

$99

$330

Net-a-Porter

Breezy Linen Button-Down Shirt

An incredibly versatile piece. Wear it open over your swimsuit as a casual cover-up, or button it up and pair it with shorts for a polished daytime look.

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@freyakillin

RAILS

Knox Top

$129

$198

Revolve

perfectwhitetee

Lorelai Linen Button Down

$107

$125

Revolve

Another Tomorrow

Exclusive Oversized Linen Shirt

$340

Moda Operandi

Citizens Of Humanity

Kayla Shrunken Shirt

$258

Shopbop

Breezy Linen Button-Down Shirt

@freyakillin

An incredibly versatile piece. Wear it open over your swimsuit as a casual cover-up, or button it up and pair it with shorts for a polished daytime look.

RAILS

Knox Top

$129

$198

Revolve

perfectwhitetee

Lorelai Linen Button Down

$107

$125

Revolve

Another Tomorrow

Exclusive Oversized Linen Shirt

$340

Moda Operandi

Citizens Of Humanity

Kayla Shrunken Shirt

$258

Shopbop

Lightweight Linen Wide-Leg Pants

Perfect for cooler island evenings or dining at open-air restaurants. Linen is highly breathable, protecting you from the evening breeze and mosquitoes without overheating.

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@soryounga

Pixie Market

Wrap-Front Wide-Leg Trouser in White

$140

Pixie Market

Free People

Demi Cotton Linen Pants

$70

Shopbop

Free People

Chambers Laid Back Pull On Linen Pants

$78

Shopbop

L'AGENCE

Amara High Rise Wide Leg Linen Pants

$315

Shopbop

Lightweight Linen Wide-Leg Pants

@soryounga

Perfect for cooler island evenings or dining at open-air restaurants. Linen is highly breathable, protecting you from the evening breeze and mosquitoes without overheating.

Pixie Market

Wrap-Front Wide-Leg Trouser in White

$140

Pixie Market

Free People

Demi Cotton Linen Pants

$70

Shopbop

Free People

Chambers Laid Back Pull On Linen Pants

$78

Shopbop

L'AGENCE

Amara High Rise Wide Leg Linen Pants

$315

Shopbop

Relaxed Denim Shorts

A packing staple for any casual vacation. Pair them with a simple tank top or your linen shirt for hiking, exploring local towns, or grab-and-go morning coffees.

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@viaemmajang

Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli Monili denim shorts

$1,700

Mytheresa

LE JEAN

Trouser Shorts

$59.5

$238

Shopbop

moco

Raw Hem Whiskered Shorts

$95

$115

moco

Tuckernuck

Far and Wide High Baggy Short

$38

$75

Tuckernuck

Relaxed Denim Shorts

@viaemmajang

A packing staple for any casual vacation. Pair them with a simple tank top or your linen shirt for hiking, exploring local towns, or grab-and-go morning coffees.

Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli Monili denim shorts

$1,700

Mytheresa

LE JEAN

Trouser Shorts

$59.5

$238

Shopbop

moco

Raw Hem Whiskered Shorts

$95

$115

moco

Tuckernuck

Far and Wide High Baggy Short

$38

$75

Tuckernuck

Leather Slide Sandals

An easy, slip-on shoe that elevates casual outfits. Opt for tan or metallic finishes that pair seamlessly with both daytime shorts and evening dresses.

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@veneti.a

beek

Gallito Slides

$260

Shopbop

beek

Pelican Sandals

$280

Shopbop

beek

Gallito Sandals

$260

Shopbop

The Row

The Row Signum leather slides

$720

$1,200

Mytheresa

Leather Slide Sandals

@veneti.a

An easy, slip-on shoe that elevates casual outfits. Opt for tan or metallic finishes that pair seamlessly with both daytime shorts and evening dresses.

beek

Gallito Slides

$260

Shopbop

beek

Pelican Sandals

$280

Shopbop

beek

Gallito Sandals

$260

Shopbop

The Row

The Row Signum leather slides

$720

$1,200

Mytheresa

Slouchy Suede Tote Bag

Slouchy suede bags are incredibly trendy right now. A spacious tote in an earthy camel or chocolate tone is perfect for carrying your daily essentials, a book, and sunscreen around the resort.

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@hollyelizabethblog

Free People

Roma Suede Tote

$98

Revolve

St. Agni

Suede Soft Bag - Papyrus

$300

St Agni

Free People

Suzie Suede Slouch Tote

$128

Revolve

Loeffler Randall

Stassie Studded Slouchy Suede Shoulder Bag

$495

Shopbop

Slouchy Suede Tote Bag

@hollyelizabethblog

Slouchy suede bags are incredibly trendy right now. A spacious tote in an earthy camel or chocolate tone is perfect for carrying your daily essentials, a book, and sunscreen around the resort.

Free People

Roma Suede Tote

$98

Revolve

St. Agni

Suede Soft Bag - Papyrus

$300

St Agni

Free People

Suzie Suede Slouch Tote

$128

Revolve

Loeffler Randall

Stassie Studded Slouchy Suede Shoulder Bag

$495

Shopbop

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Tularosa

Raquel Beach Shirt

$111

$138

Revolve

Rabanne

Printed halterneck crop top

$195

$390

Mytheresa

Rabanne

Tie-detail printed midi skirt

$504

$720

Mytheresa

NIA

Isla Dress

$82.6

$118

Shopbop

Meshki

Sade Halter With Hardware Mini Dress - Grey

$129

Meshki

BAOBAB

Carlotta Bikini Top

$120

BAOBAB

Lemlem

Ava + Elsi printed ribbed bikini

$135

$270

Net-a-Porter

Millie Tie Cover Up Dress

$132

$164

Revolve

Missoni

Striped metallic crochet-knit mini skirt

$770

Net-a-Porter

Beach Riot

x REVOLVE Camilla Bikini Top

$62

$102

Revolve

Isabel Marant

Selaris ruched bikini briefs

$164

$1,090

Outnet

PatBO

HONEY FLOWER LONG ROBE

$287

$575

PatBO

Cleobella

Florbela Triangle Top | Gustavia

$98

$148

Cleobella

Marguerite Tie Side Bottom | Gustavia Print

$68

$98

Cleobella

Lemlem

Raey striped cotton-blend mini dress

$375

Net-a-Porter

Eres

Voyageuse printed bikini briefs

$355

Net-a-Porter

Max Mara

Asia halterneck bikini top

$56

$185

Net-a-Porter

Faithfull

Miel striped linen shorts

$200

Net-a-Porter

Lace Millie Tie Tunic Dress

$66

$164

Revolve

Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani Logo-Print Cotton and Silk-Blend Voile Coverup

$1,043

$2,980

Outnet

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Muma World

Muma World is a fantastic discovery for a tropical getaway, offering retro-inspired resort wear defined by artistic, vibrant patterns and ultra-breezy silhouettes. Their lightweight pieces transition effortlessly from a day by the pool to an upscale seaside dinner.

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