How to Dress Like a White Lotus Character on Your Next Beach Vacation

Everyone’s favorite thriller drama is the buzz of social media, from quote-worthy memes to shocking fan theories. It also cannot be denied that White Lotus has served as fashion inspiration from the beginning, sparking a resurgence of resort wear looks for those on vacation or at home. The latest season of White Lotus has brought out possibly the most inspirational styles yet for women of all ages, shapes and sizes, influencing viewers and fashion designers alike. From bold accessories to runway-ready dresses, workout wear and elevated swim styles, the ladies of White Lotus have brought vacation looks to the forefront of fashion.

Whether you’re planning a staycation this year, or are ready to fly halfway across the world to relax, you can easily glean fashion inspiration from your favorite White Lotus characters. Resort wear trends come and go, but tropical-inspired vacation styles are here to stay. If your favorite thriller series has inspired you to take an intrepid trip to a tropical locale, don’t forget to pack accordingly. Read on to discover style tips based on your favorite characters from Season 3 of The White Lotus.

Victoria and Belinda

The boss ladies of White Lotus may seem unassuming at first, but underneath their floral prints and straw hats, these fashionistas come out on top. While their personalities couldn’t have been more different, Victoria, the wealthy, pill-popping mother, and Belinda, the plucky spa manager, both had the same impeccable taste in style. Their penchant for flowy, printed resort dresses brought color and opulence to the screen in a bold and beautiful way. Read on to see how you can copy their vacation style with just a few wardrobe pieces and accessories.

• Victoria: Our favorite lady of leisure, Victoria Ratliff, understood the assignment when it comes to fashionable dressing for a beachy vacation in Thailand. Her resort wear wardrobe included a stunning array of tropical print caftans and colorful maxi dresses as flamboyant as her southern debutante personality. Don’t forget to pack a parasol, an oversized straw tote and a little makeup bag for all of your — ahem — necessities to emulate her look.
• Belinda: Even when she’s on the clock, spa manager Belinda always looks glamorous. Like Victoria, Belinda loves flowy dresses in bold colors and prints. Belinda also knows how to accessorize with big earrings, chunky jewelry and a bright and shiny attitude to match. Dawn smart sunglasses to finish off Belinda’s resort wear aesthetic for when you need to throw your enemies a little bit of shade.

Kate, Laurie and Jackie

Our terrible, yet lovable, trio of girlfriends had a chic, cool-girl aesthetic that was always perfectly put together, no matter the occasion. From boozy brunches to afternoon yoga, these toxic gal pals knew how to pack for a tropical resort! While these lifelong friends dressed similarly, each had their own individual style.

• Kate: Conservative Texan Kate favored sleek lines, solid colors and interchangeable separates. Her style was as sharp as her bob and featured one shoulder tops, plunging necklines, cutout dresses and daring swimsuits.
• Laurie: Odd-woman-out Laurie kept her look casual and cute. Opt for sporty tanks, breathable strappy dresses and flowy beach cover-ups because being comfortable on vacation is just as important as being stylish.
• Jaclyn: Famous Jaclyn flaunted a wardrobe consisting of matching workout wear, slinky dresses and designer-inspired ensembles worthy of her celebrity character. Look for sophisticated separates that are easy to mix and match in timeless colors and silhouettes.

For your next vacation getaway, don’t forget to bring more than just pretty dresses, flowy pants and bathing suits. Kate, Laurie and Jackie all know the importance of bringing workout wear to paradise too!

Chelsea and Piper

Everyone’s favorite hopeful and ill-fated character, Chelsea, and wealthy would-be Buddhist Piper, were Gen Z fashion icons. While Chelsea’s looks would have been right at home at music festivals, Piper played it more conservative. Overall, the youngest characters on the show didn’t seem to care about what to wear to a resort, opting instead to pack the clothes they wear in their everyday lives. And yet, their wardrobe still worked among the beachy views and tropical landscapes! Read on to see which character you might want to borrow style tips from.

• Chelsea: Our resident Boho babe, Chelsea, always looked free-spirited and fabulous. Whether she was brunching with her grumpy beau or getting bit by a poisonous snake, her carefree style was always on point. String bikinis, pareos, strappy dresses, crochet tops and sheer fabrics make up the aesthetic of our favorite tragic character.
• Piper: Peasant-style dresses, white and light colors and breathable fabrics made up the bulk of Piper Ratliff’s vacation wardrobe. This would-be Buddhist monk and forever upper crust rich girl knew the value of a simple dress with elevated details. Look for natural fiber dresses with simple details like pleating, ruffles and drawstrings to get her unassuming yet elevated look.

While the characters of The White Lotus themselves served as vacation fashion inspiration, the locale of the series was influential too. In season two, the Mediterranean location inspired the style of another fan favorite, the wealthy and tragic Tonya McQuaid. Tonya’s character dressed for the tropical location in a mixture of cool ocean blues while sporting vintage glam wrap dresses, head scarves and sunglasses. RIP Tonya!

If you have a tropical getaway planned and need some packing inspiration, it’s only fitting to consider what the iconic ladies of White Lotus might wear. While your vacation will hopefully be relaxing and free of drama, you’ll still look and feel just as fabulous as your favorite characters.