2020 Resort Wear Favorites

Anyone else ready for some sunshine? One of my favorite posts of each year is officially here! I’m sharing all of my favorite 2020 resort wear favorites for any upcoming warm vacations you may have and to get prepped for spring and summer! Whenever my favorite stores launch their vacation shops, I immediately build my virtual shopping list. It’s one of the few thing that helps make winter go by more quickly for me!

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2020 Resort Wear Favorites

Following is a mood board I made for some of my 2020 resort wear favorites. Then, further down in the post, I’m sharing even more great finds!

Hi Sugarplum x Gibson Resort Collection

One of the best parts about my post going live today? It’s also launch day for the next Hi Sugarplum x Gibson resort wear collection at Nordstrom! My friend Cassie is always so sweet to let me pick out some items ahead of time so I can share my fit tips, etc. with you. The bad news is this time around, I don’t have images of me in the clothes. They arrived while I was in Vegas and then the flu struck, and I figured it was better to get you my tips before items sell out than to wait until I can have pictures taken! I ordered my regular size large in everything with only one exception as noted below. For reference, I’m 5’8 and typically wear a large in tops and size 12 in bottoms. I have a long torso and wide hips.

• You can view the entire collection, inspired by the Italian Riviera, here! It comes in a huge collection of sizes ranging from the the smallest of petite sizing up to 3x! They’ve done a great job of listening to the taller gals and this time around nailed the fit in the regular sizes!
• Surprisingly, this drawstring jersey dress was my favorite from the collection! They listened to the feedback for the taller gals, and I can actually wear the dresses and skirts now without feeling like they’re too short! This fits true to size and has a nice, relaxed fit that can be adjusted with the drawstring. I got the blue and white stripe (shown below) and it couldn’t be cuter! The material is super soft and isn’t clingy either – plus – POCKETS!
• This striped maxi skirt is an easy one to throw on for dinner and immediately look polished! I love it paired with my favorite tank tops! But it could also work great as a cover up if you have lunch plans in between the beach and laying out 🙂
• I love the weight a feel of these shorts! The length is great, there’s pockets and they’re just as great for throwing over a bathing suit as they are dressing up for dinner! I ordered in an XL because I wanted to make sure the length was good. But, I probably could have been totally fine with my regular size Large. The only problem with these? I wish they came in more color and pattern options!
• Ladies with long torsos! Listen up! This romper is the first I’ve ever tried that doesn’t make me hunch over! The length on the shorts is perfect (I’m picky if things are too short) and the smocked/stretchy waist makes it super comfy. Not only that? It has a bow neck in back and couldn’t be cuter!
• This convertible off the shoulder top is a great one if you’re looking for something with a lot of options! I have the blue and white color combo and it couldn’t be cuter. I’d probably size down in this one if you are smaller chested. It can be worn on the shoulders, off the shoulders, or one shouldered! I love that this one actually has arm holes so you don’t have to worry about it falling down!
• This maxi dress is a beautiful option to wear day to night! It has pockets, and comes in gorgeous print options!

Bathing Suit Favorites

Since I have a long torso, I struggle with finding great options in one-pieces. So I usually go to tankinis. I’ve also found that no matter how much somebody else raves about a swimsuit on Amazon, they are always a bad idea for me (fabric quality, torso length, general sizing). So it’s somewhere I’m willing to invest a bit more money for quality and something I know will fit right! I have this tankini top in a few colors/patterns and it’s been my favorite for a few years. I may have to scoop up a few more while they’re on sale! I love that you can mix and match bottoms too, so I actually have one pair of bottoms that works for two or three tops!

And remember this striped bathing suit favorite from last year? There are a few sizes and colors available right now on clearance. But it also came back this year in solids and a cute new print! Side note: the back side isn’t cut as high as it looks in the picture below. I just tucked it all under so the lining wouldn’t show 😉

Sundresses & Cover-Ups

I’m loving these linen pull-on shorts so much, I also ordered them in chambray! They’re great as a cover-up or dressed up with other vacation basics! They fit true to size, are comfy, and a great length. And you’ve all heard me sing the praises of this jersey maxi dress! It packs so well and I love it so much that I have it in two colors! And besides the “cute” cover-ups, I cannot say enough good things about these swim shirts. I have two of them, and they are lifesavers on vacations (or at home) when you’ve had too much sun. Unlike rash guards, this has a looser (but still flattering) fit so it doesn’t show off every single fat roll 😉 . It dries quickly, doesn’t feel hot in the sun, and is UPF50. Following are some of my additional top picks for sundresses and swimsuit cover-ups. You can see me wearing it further down below in the Bahamas last year when we swam with the pigs. Lastly, my mom got me hooked on these swim skirts when we were in Hawaii. She bought several option but I just went with basic black. They velcro on, making it super easy to throw on over a bathing suit! More ideas below. Click any of the images below to learn more about each of the items.

OUTFIT SOURCES: Swim Shirt | Aviator Sunglasses | Tankini | Visor: Kurtis’ from some random street vendor 😉

Sandal Favorites

These sandals continue to be my go-to for all vacations. Yes, they’re an investment. But I’ve literally never heard of anyone that has regretted them once they buy them. They are so easy to dress up or down, are easy to pack, and are super comfy! And, on the budget side of things, I still swear by these flip flops – especially for sandy conditions when you don’t want to ruin your other shoes! The bronze metallic color make feet look good! Following are some of my top picks for sandals. Click any of the images below to learn more about each of the items.

Beach Accessory Favorites

Following are some of my top picks for beach accessories. Click any of the images below to learn more about each of the items. This part powder was my favorite find last year! A little goes a long ways, but it’s essentially SPF for your hair in powder format (like dry shampoo)! I love that it’s non-greasy and really does protect your scalp and part line from getting burned! We’ve also had these dry phone pouches for years now and they work great! Occasionally we’ll even use them to take underwater photos on our phones!

More Resort Wear Inspiration

Looking for even more resort wear inspiration? Be sure to check out these other posts I’ve written in the past. Click on any of the titles below to read the post.

• 2019 Resort Wear Favorites
• My Favorite Summertime Essentials
• A Real-Life Guide to Swimsuits
• What’s In My Suitcase: Atlantis Edition
• 2018 Resort Wear Favorites

Bring on the sunshine!

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