Resort casual is the dress code that trips everyone up — too relaxed for evening wear, too considered for a t-shirt. In practice it means a dress or coordinated separates in natural fabrics: polished enough for a resort restaurant at lunch, comfortable enough for the walk back from the pool. Sandhya Garg's resort casual edit is cut for exactly that register, in exclusive artisan prints and breathable cotton and linen, sizes XS through 3XL, by Project Runway Season 13 designer Sandhya Garg.
The Paris Pink Linen Dress and the Zoya Floral Dress are the daytime workhorses — light, packable, and appropriate anywhere on the property. The Amber Blue Dress and Rene Midi Red Dress carry the same ease into dinner. If you'd rather not wear a dress, the Zaza Blue Top and Rose Red Top pair with the Polka Printed Pants for a full resort casual look. Most pieces currently run $88 to $258.
The simple test: would this be appropriate at a country club at lunchtime? Natural fibres, wide straps or covered shoulders, a hem at or below mid-thigh, and sandals rather than flip-flops. Skip visible logos, athletic wear, and swimwear without a cover-up over it. Come evening, most resorts expect a step up — a midi dress rather than a sundress, and closed or dressier sandals.
For the full breakdown, read what resort casual attire means for women and our resort casual dress code guide. Sailing? See what to wear on a cruise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is resort casual attire for women?
Resort casual for women means a sundress, cotton or linen dress, or a coordinated top and trouser set in natural, breathable fabrics. It sits above beachwear and below evening wear: relaxed but deliberate. Aim for wide straps or covered shoulders, a hem at or below mid-thigh, and sandals rather than flip-flops. Avoid athletic wear, visible logos, and uncovered swimwear.
What is the resort casual dress code on a cruise?
On most cruise lines, resort casual applies to daytime and to casual dining venues. A sundress, linen dress, or blouse with tailored trousers all work. Swimwear needs a cover-up outside the pool deck, and most ships ask that flip-flops stay by the pool. Evening dining usually steps up to smart casual or formal depending on the night.
Can you wear jeans for resort casual?
Generally yes, if they're dark, well-fitted and free of rips or distressing, paired with a dressier top and sandals. Many resorts and cruise lines prefer you avoid denim in their better restaurants, so check the property's guidance. Linen or cotton trousers are a safer and considerably cooler choice in warm climates.
What shoes are resort casual?
Dressy flat sandals, espadrilles, wedges and low block heels all work. Flip-flops are acceptable going to and from the pool or beach but not in restaurants. Skip trainers and athletic sandals outside the gym. Block heels and wedges are more practical than stilettos on the decking, gravel and sand common at resorts.
Is resort casual the same as smart casual?
They overlap but aren't identical. Smart casual leans structured and urban — tailoring, closed shoes, heavier fabrics. Resort casual assumes heat and leisure: lighter fabrics, looser silhouettes, open sandals, brighter prints. A linen dress reads as resort casual; a blazer over trousers reads as smart casual.
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