What to Wear in Lake Como
What to Wear
in Lake Como
For the woman who understands that the Italian lakes reward elegance
Shop the Lake Como EditDiscover luxury resort wear, kaftans, and vacation dresses designed for Lake Como's iconic villas, boat days on the lake, aperitivo at waterfront cafés in Bellagio, and the kind of slow, extraordinary Italian elegance this destination demands. Sai Sankoh pieces are designed for women who dress with intention — available in sizes 0 through 24, shipping in 24–48 hours.
She has an apartment in Portofino and a summer house on Lake Como. She knows every chef by name and every boat captain by sight. The Keva print — cream, floral, quietly extraordinary — was designed for her world: the Italian lake district, where everything is beautiful and the standards are unspoken but absolute.
Lake Como is the Italian destination that rewards restraint. Where the Amalfi Coast rewards boldness and Capri rewards style, Como rewards elegance. The villas that line the lakeshore — their gardens spilling to the water, their terraces looking out over the Alps — have been receiving guests for centuries. The language here is one of quiet authority.
The Keva print — cream, soft, a floral with genuine character — was made for Lake Como. It photographs against the stone villas and green hills in a way that bolder prints simply cannot. It has the kind of considered beauty that doesn't need to announce itself. Wear the Kaftan for a morning boat to Bellagio. Wear the Shirt Dress for an afternoon aperitivo on the terrace above the lake. Wear the Silk Viscose for dinner at Villa d'Este with the mountains going dark behind you.
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"I wore the Keva Kaftan for four days on Lake Como and felt more elegant than I ever have on any vacation. The Italians noticed — and in Como, that means something."
The Lake Como Edit
Six pieces. One suitcase. Every moment covered.
Lake Como dresses on a different register to the Amalfi Coast or Greek islands. The style here is northern Italian — elegant, considered, deliberately understated. The Keva Kaftan in Silk Viscose is the Lake Como piece: its cream floral print has the kind of quiet beauty that the villas and gardens of this lake district reward. Wear it for long lunches and evening boat returns.
The journey between Como's villages — Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio — is done by ferry or private boat. Pack a kaftan that works on the water and arrives looking intentional when the boat docks. The Keva Kaftan in Georgette folds flat, handles the Alpine lake breeze, and arrives crease-free. The Sicily Scarf is essential for evenings when the mountains cool the air.
Lake Como has some of Italy's finest restaurants — Villa d'Este, Il Gato Nero, Ristorante Silvio. For dinner at any of these, the Keva Shirt Dress with flat sandals and a scarf draped at the shoulder is exactly the right register: elegant without being formal, Italian without being predictable.
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.
Lake Como Style Guide
Everything you need to know before you pack
What should women wear in Lake Como?
Lake Como has one of the most refined dress cultures in northern Italy. The Italian lake district rewards elegant, considered resort wear — flowing kaftans, sophisticated printed dresses, and refined separates. The dress code is not formal, but it is absolutely intentional. Cream, floral, and warm-toned prints photograph beautifully against Lake Como's stone villas, green hills, and mirror-flat lake water.
What should I pack for Lake Como?
For Lake Como, pack pieces that work across the lake's many occasions: boat journeys between villages, villa garden lunches, aperitivo on waterfront terraces, and dinner at the lake's celebrated restaurants. The Keva collection — kaftan, shirt dress, tiered skirt — gives you a complete wardrobe in cream and floral tones that complement the lake district's natural palette perfectly.
What is the dress code for Lake Como restaurants?
Lake Como's finest restaurants — Villa d'Este, Il Gato Nero — have a smart resort dress code. A flowing Silk Viscose kaftan, a printed shirt dress, or elegant separates are expected for dinner. The lake's northern Italian culture means that elegance is valued above all else. A Sai Sankoh kaftan handles every Lake Como occasion beautifully.
What should I wear on a boat on Lake Como?
Boat journeys on Lake Como — whether private, ferry, or water taxi — call for a kaftan or flowing coverup that works on the water and looks intentional when you arrive at a village dock. The Keva Kaftan in Georgette is ideal: it folds flat, handles the Alpine lake breeze, and arrives perfectly. The Sicily Scarf works as a wrap on the water and a styling accent on shore.
What colors look best on Lake Como?
Lake Como's palette — stone villas, green hillsides, silver-blue water, Alpine light — makes warm cream tones and soft florals photograph extraordinarily well. The Keva print's cream and soft floral colourway was made for this specific Italian light. Bolder prints like Karmyn also work beautifully against the lake's stone architecture. Avoid anything too casual that reads as tourist rather than traveller.
Which Lake Como villages are most stylish?
Bellagio is the most celebrated and fashionable of the Lake Como villages — its waterfront promenade and hilltop gardens are the destination for well-dressed visitors. Varenna is quieter and more intimate, with beautiful stone steps and a slower pace. Menaggio has the widest range of restaurants and aperitivo spots. For fashion and photography, Bellagio is the primary destination — and the Keva print's cream palette was made for its stone walls and water views.
Are kaftans appropriate for Lake Como?
Kaftans are an excellent choice for Lake Como — the flowing silhouette handles the lake breeze, works on and off boats, and photographs beautifully against the lake district's architecture and light. The Keva Kaftan's cream floral print is particularly suited to Como's refined aesthetic. Sai Sankoh kaftans are one-size-fits-all in Georgette and Silk Viscose, making them ideal for the lake's varied occasions.
What should I wear to Villa d'Este?
Villa d'Este on Lake Como is one of Italy's most celebrated luxury hotels. For visits, the dress code is smart resort wear — a flowing Silk Viscose kaftan, an elegant printed dress, or sophisticated separates. The Keva Kaftan in Silk Viscose with flat sandals is the ideal Villa d'Este piece: the cream floral print has exactly the kind of quiet luxury that this historic property rewards.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
May, June, and September are ideal for Lake Como — warm enough for boat trips and outdoor dining, without the peak August crowds and heat. The lake's light in May and September is extraordinary: soft, golden, Alpine. For fashion photography, the spring flowers of May and the early autumn colours of September create backdrops that summer simply cannot match.
What is the fashion culture in Lake Como like?
Lake Como attracts a discerning international clientele — northern European, American, and Italian visitors who dress with genuine intention. The aesthetic is elegant and quietly luxurious rather than ostentatious. Bold prints are welcome when worn with confidence and restraint. A Sai Sankoh kaftan — in its Silk Viscose version especially — fits the Lake Como register perfectly: it has the quality and presence that this destination commands.
