What to Wear in Capri
For the woman who takes the long way down the Piazzetta
What to wear in Capri, from the Piazzetta to boat day to cliffside dinners. Kaftans and dresses that get you noticed. Free US shipping over $500.
Pack for the compliments, not just the suitcase. Here is what to wear for every part of your Capri trip.
Capri is dressy, but it is warm and it is a lot of walking. So you want pieces that read polished the second you step off the boat and still let you move all day. Think flowing kaftans, easy dresses in strong color, flat sandals that survive cobblestones, and one showstopper for a cliffside dinner. In Capri, someone will ask where you got it.
The Nawara
The Nawara print was made for the woman who arrives unhurried, stays a little longer, and is remembered by the whole room. It carries the same energy Capri has always had. Capri rewards a woman who dresses like she has been coming for years. Sandals for the walk, a kaftan that moves in the breeze, a scarf for the boat. Nothing fussy. Everything intentional. Wear the Nawara Goddess Kaftan over your swimsuit for a boat day around the island, then again with sandals for dinner in the Piazzetta. One suitcase, many entrances.
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The Piazzetta
You will arrive by boat into Marina Grande, ride up, and land in the Piazzetta. This little square is the heart of Capri, and it is where everyone people-watches over a drink. First impressions happen fast here. Wear a kaftan or an easy dress in a color that carries across the square, keep your shoes flat and comfortable for the walk up, and let the outfit do the talking while you settle in.
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Around the Island
The best day in Capri is on the water. You circle the island, see the Faraglioni rocks up close, and stop at the Blue Grotto if the sea is calm. Boat day is sun, salt, and a hundred photos, so wear a kaftan you can throw over your swimsuit and still look put together when you climb out for lunch.
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Exploring
Capri has two towns. Capri Town is the buzzy one with the shopping and the crowds. Anacapri sits higher up, quieter, with the chairlift to Monte Solaro and the big views. Both mean cobblestones, steps, and sun. A shirt dress or an easy day dress is perfect here. It is one piece, it moves, and it photographs beautifully against white walls and bright doors.
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Cocktails and the Piazzetta at Night
After dinner, the Piazzetta comes alive again. This is the slow, happy part of the night, drinks under the lights, everyone dressed up, no rush. You want something you can wear from the dinner table straight into the evening without going back to change. Add a light scarf for the walk home when the air cools.
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“I got stopped by at least 20 people commenting how stunning the outfit was. It was a show stopper for sure. I felt like all eyes were on me.”
I design for the woman who wants to be remembered, and Capri is made for her. The light, the water, the little square where everyone is watching, it all rewards color and confidence. My advice is simple. Pack fewer pieces, but make every one a piece you love. Wear the bold kaftan to dinner. Say yes to the photo. You did not come all this way to blend in. — Sai
Frequently Asked
What should I wear in Capri?
Flowing kaftans and easy dresses in strong color, flat sandals for the cobblestones, and one showstopper for a cliffside dinner. Capri is dressy but warm, so pack pieces that look polished and let you move all day.
Is Capri dressy?
Yes, more than most beach towns. People dress up for dinner and drinks in the Piazzetta. You do not need formalwear, but you do want your best color and a silhouette that gets noticed.
What shoes should I wear for the cobblestones?
Flat, broken-in sandals. Capri is steps, hills, and cobblestone streets, so heels are a struggle. Bring two flat pairs for day and one slightly dressier flat for dinner.
What colors work best in Capri?
Bold, happy color. Capri is white walls, blue sea, and bright doors, so strong prints and rich shades stand out in every photo.
Can I wear a kaftan in Capri?
A kaftan is the perfect Capri piece. It covers a swimsuit on boat day, walks into a marina lunch, and dresses all the way up for a cliffside dinner.
What do I wear on a Capri boat day?
A kaftan over your swimsuit, flat slides, sunglasses, and a straw tote. You want something easy to swim in that still looks good when you climb out for lunch by the Faraglioni rocks.
What should I wear to dinner in Capri?
Your strongest color and your best silhouette. A statement goddess kaftan does the job of a gown with none of the fuss, paired with a dressier sandal and simple gold jewelry.
How many outfits do I need for a week in Capri?
Fewer than you think. Two to three kaftans, two day dresses, one showstopper, and a cover-up will carry a week if the pieces mix and match.
