The cake is cut, the bouquet is tossed, the crystal-embellished shoes are stored away. It’s time for a well-deserved post-wedding vacation—but before you embark on your honeymoon, it’s time to figure out what to wear. Significantly easier than dressing for the big day (for one thing, there’s no massive white dress to take into account), the art of the honeymoon outfit is mostly guided by the destination.
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A honeymoon ferry-hopping around Greece, for example, calls for swimsuits, sunglasses, sunscreen, and little else. Those planning a safari trip or rugged mountain getaway should look to practicality: A sturdy pair of boots and light outerwear layers are non-negotiables. For a stint in Paris or Milan exploring the nooks and crannies (and sought-after dinner reservations) these cosmopolitan centers have to offer, gravitate to sleek, elegant pieces in silk and suede.
Wherever you’re heading, we compiled seven honeymoon outfit ideas to help your packing list along.
Tropical Resort
A tropical honeymoon is an all-time favorite for a reason: days stretched out on white sand beaches, evenings spent sipping passion fruit margaritas. Dress the part in a semi-sheer, marigold-colored kaftan from Bode—it’s inspired by 1920s styles and definitely carries a little old-school glamour. Top it off with sun-shaped earrings and a sculptural bag from Amanu.
City Explorer
Sightseers with packed schedules strolling cobblestoned cities, sampling tapas, and museum-hopping require a sophisticated uniform. This silk-voile set from Majorca-based brand Cortana is perfect for fancier date nights; opt for a comfortable flat shoe that can be repurposed during the day to accompany the ensemble.
The Great Outdoors
Whether you’re headed on safari or to the mountains, the honeymoon wardrobe for adventurous couples looks a little different. Swap strappy sandals for sturdy boots (Frye’s leather ones have been best-sellers since they were introduced in the ’60s) and silky skirts for practical twill trousers.
Coastal Town
You’ll need a big straw basket to haul market goodies for seaside picnics and a pair of easy-to-slip-off espadrilles for dipping a toe in the cool water. As for the main pieces, you can never go wrong with long, breezy white dresses—from Amalfi to New England, they’re the epitome of coastal ease.
Mediterranean Isles
The packing list for island-hopping around the Aegean is minimal: A floppy hat for sun protection, a colorful pareo cover-up for taverna lunches, and a versatile swimsuit. This two-piece bikini from Hunza G has a faux pearl cutout hoop for a tiny bit of shine.
Cozy Staycation
Perhaps your grand plans for your honeymoon are simply this: to relax. Treat yourself to luxe short sleeve lace-trimmed pajamas from Eberjey and baby blue satin slippers from Manolo Blahnik—along with a sleep mask with an apropos message.
Ski Trip
Cashmere, shearling, and wool are the way to go for a winter wonderland vacation. These stirrup ponte pants are made to easily tuck into boots, and Dôen’s Fair Isle cardigan is perfect to wear to après-ski after a day on the slopes.
