Phuket Style Guides
Pick your occasion for advice and outfits you can actually rent.
Beach days, islands and pools
- What to wear to the beach in PhuketThink in two layers: swimwear for the water, and a cover-up or dress for walking to a café or taking photos. For a boat or island day, a piece with a sarong or skirt changes your look quickly.
- What to wear on an island trip or yachtCheck the boat first. A speedboat day usually gets wet and you may wade through shallow water, so wear swimwear underneath and skip long outfits. A yacht has more room for a short dress or a sunset look. Wear flat shoes with some grip.
- What to wear to a beach clubBy day, wear swimwear with a cover-up that comes off easily. If you are staying into the evening, bring a dress to change into. Dress rules and minimum spends differ by venue, so check with the club before you go.
- What to wear to a pool villaThink about who is going. With close friends, a bikini is fine for poolside photos. With family or a mixed group, a one-piece or shorts set feels easier. Keep a dry outfit for the evening.
Trips and cafés
- What to wear on a Phuket tripPlan by day. Choose light pieces for sightseeing, something that goes over swimwear for the beach, and one outfit for dinner. Renting in Phuket means packing less, since you rent only the days you need.
- What to wear to a café or brunchLook at the café’s colours first, then match them or contrast with them so you stand out in photos. If the seats are low or you will sit for a while, a midi skirt or shorts is easier than a very short skirt.
- What to wear in Phuket Old TownOld Town means a lot of walking in the heat. Choose something light you can wear all day, with flat shoes. The buildings already have plenty of colour and pattern, so for photos a plain white, cream or brown outfit keeps things clean.
- What to wear for a photoshoot in PhuketStart with the location. By the sea, a long piece moves in the wind. White and cream look clean in evening light, and a bold colour keeps you from disappearing into the view. If you are shooting in several places, plan two outfits.
Dinners
- What to wear to dinner in PhuketCheck the venue first. For a smart restaurant or hotel, choose a slight sheen or a clean shape. A dinner cruise means wind and steps. With friends, choose something comfortable to sit in for hours. If the venue has a dress code, check it before you go.
- What to wear to a seaside dinnerChoose something long with movement, such as a long dress or a long-skirt set. It behaves better than a short outfit in the sea breeze and photographs well at sunset.
Family invitations
- What to wear to a family party or invitationAsk the host where it is and whether elders will be there. For a restaurant or a relative’s home, choose a midi or long skirt. An evening party can be dressier. Keep a wrap with you, as most of the shop’s outfits show the shoulders.
- What to wear to dinner at your partner’s family homeChoose something you can sit and help out in comfortably. A midi or long skirt is the safest first choice. Save short or waist-baring outfits until you know the family better.
Engagements and weddings
- What to wear to a friend’s engagementCheck the time and place first. A morning family ceremony calls for a long or knee-covering outfit in a quiet tone. An evening party can be dressier. Either way, avoid white so you do not compete with the bride-to-be.
- What the bride-to-be can wear to her engagementA Thai engagement ceremony is usually in the morning and often calls for Thai dress, which this shop does not have. The outfits here suit an evening party, a small family event and photos. Check colours and modesty with both families before you book.
- What to wear to a wedding as a guestCheck the colour theme on the invitation first. With no theme, wear a polite, lighter outfit by day and something dressier at night. Avoid white, near-white, or the bride’s colour.
Birthdays and nights out
- What to wear to a birthday dinner or partyAsk first whether it is a dinner or a party, and whether there is a theme. For dinner, pick a dress that looks good seated. For a party, pick a short piece with a standout detail that lets you move.
- What to wear on a dinner date or night outChoose something you feel confident in and can sit comfortably in to eat. On a first date, keep it simple with one standout detail. A smart restaurant can be dressier. Save short or bold pieces for a night that goes on after dinner.
- What to wear to a New Year or countdown partyCheck the venue. A company party calls for something polished you can sit in. A beach countdown means hours standing on sand, so wear flat shoes. For a club, choose velvet or something dark. Book early for the end of the year, as each piece is limited.