What to Wear in Phuket

Phuket is a warm climate and feels eternally summer all year long!  There are some months to avoid as detailed in my Phuket Travel Tips post.

I would say in general, you need a few great hats for sun protection, swimsuits, cover-ups, sandals and casual evening wear.  If you are planning to attend any sacred places like temples, you will want to pack something that covers your shoulders and knees too.

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Hats

I love this one because it is secretly adjustable.  It’s my favorite fedora to wear on beach days and I pack it by keeping the plastic insert it was shipped with inside it and packing swimsuits inside that so it won’t lose its shape.

I also love this one and this one.

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Swimsuits

This is probably my favorite suit right now and I found it to be true to size but read the reviews before ordering.

I also love this one-piece and own this one in navy.

This is a great high-neck

This off the shoulder is really fun

I have this suit and love how sporty and it is

And this bikini is also a big favorite of mine

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Cover-ups

I always feel like cover-ups should be really breathable and can easily double as your outfit for the day.  Here are some of my favorites

Long and flowy

Fun and flirty

Beachy LBD

A little warmer and sporty and looks so cute knotted at one side

And I never leave without a pair of these shorts for active days

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Evening wear

It is still really casual at night around the Island and warm too!  These dresses, jumpsuits and skirts are great options for grabbing dinner and people watching.

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Sandals

Good sandals are a must for Phuket.  You need to have a pair for walking and a pair for the beach/pool.

I LOVE this pair by Sorel and they are so comfy to walk in

I also love this pair and this pair

You can never go wrong with a pair of Havianas for the beach

And there are always the classic Birks

I took these water shoes with me and definitely came in handy on our boat day