What to Wear in Capri
What to Wear
in Capri
For the woman who understands la dolce vita
Shop the Capri EditDiscover luxury resort wear, kaftans, vacation dresses, and Italian-inspired prints designed for Capri's Via Camerelle boutiques, the Blue Grotto, poolside at the Capri Palace, and sunset aperitivo above the Faraglioni. Sai Sankoh pieces are designed for women who dress with intention — available in sizes 0 through 24, shipping in 24–48 hours.
She lives in Malibu with a beach house overlooking the ocean. She's an acting coach who has mastered the art of transformation — of making others become someone extraordinary. The Sicily print is her portrait: painterly, Mediterranean, impossible to ignore. She was born for Capri.
Capri is the Italian island that rewarded its admirers with beauty so relentless it became legend. Emperors, writers, film stars — all of them came and stayed longer than they planned. The island doesn't rush. The hydrofoil from Naples deposits you into a world that operates on its own clock: morning espresso at a harbour café, the chairlift to Monte Solaro, a long lunch that becomes the afternoon, aperitivo above the Faraglioni as the rock stacks turn gold.
The Sicily print — a portrait design with rich Mediterranean tones — was made for exactly this light. It photographs against the island's lemon-tree gardens and limestone cliffs in a way that functional vacation wear simply cannot. Pack it for the whole Capri experience: the Goddess Kaftan for mornings on the terrace, the Shirt Dress for the walk down Via Camerelle, the matching pants for a dinner at Da Paolino under the lemon trees.
The Tika pants — blue and green leopard — also belong here. The bakery woman in Capri, easy to spot on the beach in her new blue and green leopard print. She's from Naples, born for this island, and she knows exactly what she's wearing.
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"I wore the Sicily Kaftan on the terrace of our villa in Capri and my husband said it was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen — and he meant the kaftan, not me. I'll take it."
The Capri Edit
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Packing for Capri
Via Camerelle — Capri's famous shopping street — is where the island's style consciousness is most visible. Walk it in the Sicily Shirt Dress and you will fit the aesthetic without looking like you tried. The portrait print reads as art-informed, which is precisely the right signal on an island with this much aesthetic history.
Capri's hillside restaurants — Da Paolino under the lemon trees, La Canzone del Mare above the Marina Piccola — have a dressy-casual standard. The Sicily Goddess Kaftan in Silk Viscose, with flat sandals and the Sicily Scarf tied loosely, is perfect for lemon-tree dinners under the Capri stars.
The chairlift to Monte Solaro and the boat trip to the Blue Grotto call for pieces that are practical on the water and still beautiful on arrival. The Sicily Kaftan in Georgette folds into nothing and re-emerges perfectly. The Sicily Scarf doubles as a head covering on the water and a styling statement at the café below.
Every Sai Sankoh piece is designed to fit sizes 0 through 24. The kaftans are one-size-fits-all — which means they actually fit all.
Capri Style Guide
Everything you need to know before you pack for the Italian island
What should women wear in Capri?
Capri has one of the most celebrated style cultures in Italy. The island rewards intentional dressing — flowing kaftans, printed maxi dresses, and elegant resort separates are standard. Via Camerelle, the island's famous shopping street, is itself a runway. Capri style is elegant without being formal: a flowing kaftan with flat sandals is more appropriate — and more admired — than a stiff cocktail dress. Bold prints and Mediterranean-inspired patterns photograph beautifully against the island's limestone cliffs and turquoise water.
What should I pack for Capri?
For Capri, pack around pieces that work for the island's many micro-climates: sun-drenched terraces, shaded hillside restaurants, breezy boat trips. The Sicily collection — kaftan, shirt dress, pants, blouse, and scarf — gives you six pieces that cover every Capri occasion. The Goddess Kaftan serves as beach cover, restaurant dinner wear, and everything in between. A scarf is essential for the boat trips and breezy evenings.
What is the dress code on Capri?
Capri has no strict dress code, but the island's fashion culture is highly developed. The standard is elegant resort wear for most situations — flowing dresses, kaftans, and chic separates rather than casual beach attire away from the beach. Some of the island's restaurants request smart dress for dinner. A Sai Sankoh kaftan or printed shirt dress handles virtually every Capri occasion beautifully without overpacking.
What shoes should I wear in Capri?
Capri sandals — flat, strappy, artisan-made leather sandals — are the island's signature footwear and for good reason. The island's steps, cobblestones, and hillside paths make flat shoes essential. Capri is actually famous for its sandal-makers on Via Le Botteghe where craftspeople make sandals to order. A flowing Sai Sankoh kaftan or maxi dress with flat Capri sandals is the definitive island look.
What should I wear on a boat trip around Capri?
A boat trip around Capri — through the Blue Grotto, past the Faraglioni, into the hidden coves — calls for a cover-up that works on the water and at the restaurants where boats dock for lunch. The Sicily Kaftan in Georgette is perfect: it folds into almost nothing, handles the sea breeze elegantly, and arrives crease-free at lunch. The Sicily Scarf works as a sarong, head covering, or styling accent.
What prints photograph best in Capri?
Capri's landscapes — terracotta cliffs, turquoise water, lemon groves, white architecture — create a rich backdrop for bold prints. The Sicily portrait print's Mediterranean tones feel native to this island. Blue and green prints echo the water. Warm earth tones complement the cliff faces and terracotta rooftops. Avoid pale pastels that wash out in bright Italian midday light — reach for prints with depth and contrast that hold their presence in Capri photography.
What should curvy women wear in Capri?
The goddess kaftan silhouette is one of the most flattering choices for Capri — it flows with the body, handles the island's hills and steps practically, and photographs beautifully in the dramatic Italian light. Sai Sankoh kaftans are one-size-fits-all and genuinely designed to look extraordinary on every body from size 0 to 24. The Sicily Kaftan's portrait print draws the eye to the artistry of the design rather than any single dimension.
When is the best time to visit Capri?
May and September are the ideal months for Capri — warm enough for the beach and boat trips, but without the intense August crowds and heat. June and early July are also beautiful. The island closes down significantly in winter. For fashion photography, the light in late afternoon in September — golden, soft, warm — is extraordinary against the island's limestone architecture and Mediterranean gardens.
