The perfect summer—one might believe it exists. For some, it’s a sun-washed paradise, or the promise of pristine sand. For others? The answer is an escape to twinkling blue waters, disconnected from reality, floating away in oblivion atop the most luxurious of sea travel: a well-appointed yacht. Right about now, you may be conjuring up images of island life; the promise of a vibrant summer adventure as you cruise along the Amalfi Coast; or the taste of sunshine from yachting through the waters of Capri.
The definition for ‘hot girl summer’ doesn’t get better than this. Yachting, as some might call it, isn’t just an aperitivo activity, it’s a lifestyle. And if you’re asking the ones who do it best—aka our favourite celebrity names—it calls for being fashionably indulgent too. Like the Jenner sisters on their summer escape to Majorca, Spain last year, where each of them luxuriated in a hefty wardrobe of delicious draping; think sheer, glamorous dresses that left little to the imagination whilst somehow feeling keenly appropriate for their time under the Mallorcan heat. As for Sabrina Carpenter’s more recent boating adventures, the pop princess opted for some dashing vintage florals in breezy shapes to complement the quaint Italian backdrop she was engulfed by.
And for avid The White Lotus viewers? Perhaps that more-than-memorable capture of Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) in the fourth episode of Season 3 has already done a number on you, like it has on us. Of her baby pink swimsuit, chic hat and even more pink sheerness in a wraparound—all custom Jacquemus, as later revealed by the show’s costume designer Alex Bovaird. A lofty obsession this may be, but obsessed we are.
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And if it’s lofty dreams we’re chasing? Then allow us to present you with some favourable wardrobe options to pack into your getaway bag—just for that upcoming yachting trip you should be booking in 3, 2…
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Sheer maxis: Kendall Jenner
A chic maxi, subtle jewellery and the promise of a sunset in the horizon—all the makings of barefoot luxury (on a super yacht, that is).
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Isabel Marant crocheted cotton-blend maxi dress, $978
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Saint Laurent stretch jersey maxi dress, $5,807
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Flowy florals: Sabrina Carpenter
The quaint escapades of Italy offers its charming, colourful architecture—for which some vintage prints and flowy silhouettes will fit right in.
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Party up top: Kylie Jenner
Yachting hours only mean plenty of time swimming in the blue as well. To make the shred easy, have your outfit incorporate your bikini tops as immediate style statements too.
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Chic cover-ups: Chloe from 'The White Lotus'
Alas, what dreams are made of. We could whisper sweet, sweet nothings about this Jacquemus look forever: the thong one-piece swimsuit, the sheer sarong, her wedge slippers and of course, that impossibly chic attitude that only Chloe could carry in the drama.
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Gianvito Rossi platform flip-flops, $1,326
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Relaxed sets: Nychaa
Never underestimate the power of an overshirt and sunnies combination to do wonders in keeping the UV rays at bay.
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Keeping it casual: Hailey Bieber
When in doubt? Count on your most casual denim bottoms—be it a mini skirt or a simple pair of shredded shorts—for your time under the sun. Comfort is key, after all.
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Farm Rio striped crocheted cotton tank, $265
Available at Net-a-Porter.
