What to Wear in the Maldives — The Ultimate Packing Guide

What to Wear in the Maldives — The Ultimate Packing Guide

The Maldives is the ultimate luxury beach 
destination — overwater bungalows, 
impossibly clear turquoise lagoons, 
pristine white sand, and a sense of 
complete paradise that makes every 
moment feel extraordinary.

Here's exactly what to wear in 
the Maldives.

The Maldives aesthetic
Maldives style is pure tropical luxury. 
Women here wear beautiful swimwear, 
elegant cover-ups, and flowing resort 
dresses that complement the extraordinary 
natural beauty of the destination. 
The aesthetic is relaxed glamour — 
effortlessly beautiful against the 
backdrop of the most stunning water 
in the world.

Overwater bungalow days
The overwater bungalow is the defining 
Maldives experience — your own private 
deck above the turquoise lagoon with 
steps directly into the water. 
A stunning bikini set in a classic 
white or bold tropical print is 
perfect for bungalow days — beautiful 
enough for Instagram photos from 
your private deck, practical enough 
for swimming directly from your room.

A flowing kimono or chiffon cover-up 
thrown over your bikini adds instant 
elegance for meals at your resort 
restaurant and photographs beautifully 
against the turquoise water backdrop.

Beach and water activities
The Maldives offers extraordinary 
water activities — snorkeling with 
manta rays, dolphin watching, 
submarine tours. A practical bikini 
in a secure fit style that stays in 
place during water activities is 
essential alongside your more 
glamorous resort pieces.

Resort dining
Maldives resorts offer extraordinary 
dining experiences — underwater 
restaurants, sandbank dinners, 
overwater dining with bioluminescent 
plankton in the water below. For 
special resort dinners pack your 
most elegant pieces — a flowing 
chiffon maxi dress or a romantic 
halter jumpsuit in a vibrant print 
makes the perfect Maldives dinner outfit.

What to pack for the Maldives
The Maldives is a no-shoes destination 
for most of your stay — you'll be 
barefoot on sand or wearing simple 
sandals most of the time. Focus 
your packing on beautiful swimwear, 
elegant cover-ups, and two or three 
stunning resort dresses for evenings.

Pack light breathable fabrics in 
classic colors and bold tropical 
prints that photograph magnificently 
against the extraordinary Maldivian 
water — the clearest and most 
turquoise in the world.

Find your perfect Maldives wardrobe 
at aureastyles.com — stunning swimwear, 
flowing cover-ups, elegant resort 
dresses and beautiful accessories 
shipped to the United States, Canada, 
Australia and the United Kingdom.