What to wear in Martha's Vineyard, from a day at the beach to dinner in Edgartown. Sai Sankoh kaftans, shirt dresses, and matching sets are made for New England — in sizes 0 through 24, shipping in 24–48 hours.
The Angel 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 Martha's Vineyard has always had.
Martha's Vineyard 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 Angel Goddess Kaftan over your swimsuit for a day at the beach, then again with sandals for dinner in Edgartown. One suitcase, many entrances.
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The Angel print. One suitcase. Every moment covered.
Packing for Martha's Vineyard
The Angel Goddess Kaftan is your do-everything piece — a day at the beach in the morning, dinner in Edgartown at night. Pack one kaftan, skip three outfits.
Layer the Angel separates for a covered, cool look that still reads as intentional across New England.
Add a scarf for the boat, the plane, or a cool evening — the one accessory that earns its place in every suitcase.
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.
Martha's Vineyard Style Guide
Everything to know before you pack
What should women wear in Martha's Vineyard?
Martha's Vineyard rewards a woman who dresses with intention. During the day, flowing kaftans and printed shirt dresses over swimwear are the standard. For evening — dinner in Edgartown — the New England calls for elegant printed dresses and refined separates.
What should I pack for a trip to Martha's Vineyard?
Build around one statement print that works across occasions. The Angel collection gives you pieces that mix and match for a day at the beach, the pool, lunch, and dinner — one suitcase, many entrances.
Are kaftans good for Martha's Vineyard?
Yes. Kaftans handle the heat, move beautifully in the breeze, and photograph anywhere in New England. They take you from a day at the beach to dinner in Edgartown without a wardrobe change.
What should I wear during the day in Martha's Vineyard?
A kaftan or shirt dress over your swimsuit, sandals you can slip off, and a scarf. The Angel Goddess Kaftan was made for a day at the beach.
What should I wear to dinner in Martha's Vineyard?
A printed dress or a belted kaftan with simple sandals and gold jewelry for dinner in Edgartown. Dress like the woman they remember, not the woman trying.
What colors photograph best in Martha's Vineyard?
Bold prints, rich blues, and warm tones photograph beautifully across New England.
What should curvy women wear in Martha's Vineyard?
The goddess kaftan silhouette is universally flattering. Sai Sankoh kaftans are one-size-fits-all, designed to look extraordinary from size 0 to 24.
How far in advance should I order for Martha's Vineyard?
Sai Sankoh ships from Dallas in 24–48 hours, so you can order close to your trip — but popular prints sell out, so order the Angel pieces as soon as your dates are set.
Coastal New England, dressed for compliments. From the ferry over to the last
light at Menemsha, here is how to pack for the island so you get noticed for
all the right reasons.
The short answer
Martha's Vineyard is relaxed, not sloppy. Think easy, colorful, put-together.
The island runs on soft mornings, salt air, long lunches, and lawn parties that
drift into gold-hour dinners. You want pieces that move with you, layer for the
breeze, and still turn heads when you walk into a room.
That is exactly what a goddess kaftan does. One piece, zero fuss, all eyes on
you. Add a shirt dress for town, a scarf for the ferry deck, and you are set for
a full week without overpacking.
Sizes 0 to 24. One size, made to flatter every woman who wears it.
The Ferry Over and Arrival
The ferry is the opening scene. You are on the water, the wind is up, and
everyone is in vacation mode. This is not the moment to disappear into a
hoodie. This is the moment to look like you already belong on the island.
Wear something that photographs well against the water and keeps you warm when
the breeze picks up on the top deck. A flowing kaftan with a scarf over your
shoulders reads relaxed and remembered at the same time.
Shop it: Goddess Kaftans and Scarves
Our pick: The Sandra Goddess Kaftan. It moves
in the wind instead of fighting it, and it looks like you planned the whole
trip around it.
A Day in Oak Bluffs and Inkwell Beach
Oak Bluffs is the heart of the island for a reason. For generations it has been
one of the most beloved Black summer communities in the country, and you feel
that history the moment you arrive. Families come back year after year. The
porches fill up. Inkwell Beach is where the day slows down and the community
gathers, a stretch of sand carrying a legacy of Black joy that goes back well
over a century.
Dress for the beach and the boardwalk in one move. A bright kaftan is your
cover-up, your walking-around outfit, and your lunch-on-the-porch look all at
once. Slip it over a swimsuit in the morning, wear it straight through to an
iced coffee and a stroll past the gingerbread cottages in the afternoon.
Shop it: Goddess Kaftans and Best Sellers
Our pick: The Senegalese Goddess Kaftan.
Color that belongs on Inkwell sand, and the kind of piece a stranger stops to
ask you about.
Lawn Party and Clam Bake
The island loves a gathering. A clam bake on the beach, a lawn party that runs
from afternoon into evening, a backyard full of people you have known for
summers. The dress code is that lovely in-between: dressy enough to feel like an
occasion, easy enough to sit on the grass and laugh for hours.
Go for color and movement. You want a piece that looks beautiful standing in a
crowd and still lets you fill a plate and hug old friends. When someone asks
where your outfit came from, and they will, that is the whole point.
Our pick: The Karmyn Goddess Kaftan. Made for
the moment everyone remembers you walked in.
Edgartown Shopping and Lunch
Edgartown is the crisp, coastal side of the island. White clapboard houses,
window boxes, little shops, and lunch spots where you want to look
put-together without trying too hard. This is a town for a clean, pretty daytime
look you can wear from boutique to bistro.
A shirt dress is the answer. It has structure for browsing the shops, it is
comfortable for a long lunch, and it reads as polished the second you sit down
at a harbor-side table.
Shop it: Dresses and New Arrivals
Our pick: The Riviera Shirt Dress. Town-ready,
comfortable, and the reason you get complimented over lunch.
Sunset at Menemsha and Dinner
Menemsha at sunset is the island's quiet showstopper. People bring blankets and
wine, line up along the fishing docks, and watch the sky go pink over the water.
Afterward comes dinner, sometimes casual and barefoot, sometimes a proper
reservation.
Dress for both. A long kaftan in a rich color glows in that golden light and
carries you straight from the beach to the table. Bring a scarf for when the
temperature drops after dark. This is your unforgettable evening look, the one
in every photo.
Shop it: Goddess Kaftans and Best Sellers
Our pick: The Sandra Goddess Kaftan in your
boldest color. Sunset behind you, all eyes on you.
For the woman who summers here
Martha's Vineyard, and Oak Bluffs especially, holds a place in Black American
life that is hard to put into words. It has been a gathering place for Black
families, thinkers, artists, and dreamers for generations. A place to rest, to
be free, to be fully seen and fully at ease. Summers on the island are family
reunions, front-porch conversations, and children growing up returning to the
same beach their grandparents loved.
We build for that. For the woman who walks into that legacy and wants to look
and feel beautiful in it. Our color, our fit, our joy on the fabric are made for
the woman who refuses to go unnoticed, on an island that has always known how to
celebrate her. Wear it proudly. You belong here, and you should look like it.
Why Sai Sankoh for the island
together every day.
- One size, 0 to 24, made to flatter real bodies and fit you beautifully.
- Color and prints that stand out on the sand, the lawn, and the dock.
- One piece does the work of five, so you pack light and still look pulled
- Designed for compliments, so you come home with the stories, not just the tan.
Your Martha's Vineyard packing list
- 2 to 3 goddess kaftans in your best colors for beach, lunch, and dinner
- 1 shirt dress for Edgartown and town days
- 1 dressier kaftan for the lawn party or clam bake
- 1 to 2 scarves for the ferry deck and cool evenings
- A swimsuit or two to layer under your kaftans
- Flat sandals for the day, a low heel or dressy flat for dinner
- A straw bag and sunglasses
- A light layer for after sunset
Outfit formulas
1. Ferry day: Sandra Goddess Kaftan + scarf over the shoulders + flat sandals +
straw bag. Arrive looking like the trip was made for you.
2. Beach to boardwalk in Oak Bluffs: Senegalese Goddess Kaftan over a swimsuit +
sandals + sunglasses. One outfit, morning swim to afternoon coffee.
3. Lawn party: Karmyn Goddess Kaftan + a dressy flat + a scarf for later. Color
that gets you noticed the second you walk across the grass.
4. Menemsha sunset dinner: long goddess kaftan in a bold color + a low heel +
From Sai
Martha's Vineyard is one of those places that already knows how to make you feel
special. My job is to make sure you look as beautiful as you feel walking that
island. Pack color. Pack pieces that move. Wear the one you feel most confident
in on the day you most want to be remembered. Then let the compliments come.
With love,
Sai
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FAQ
What should I wear in Martha's Vineyard?
Relaxed, colorful, put-together. Kaftans and shirt dresses cover almost every
part of the trip, from the beach in Oak Bluffs to lunch in Edgartown to sunset
at Menemsha. Pack pieces that layer and flatter, and you are set.
Is Martha's Vineyard dressy or casual?
Both, leaning coastal-casual. Days are easy and relaxed. Evenings, lawn parties,
and dinners are a little dressier, but almost never formal. A beautiful kaftan
lands right in that sweet spot the whole week.
What is the weather like, and should I bring layers?
Summer days are warm and breezy, and it cools down noticeably after sunset and
on the water. Yes, bring layers. A scarf or a light cover is essential for the
ferry deck and evenings at Menemsha.
What should I wear on the ferry?
Something comfortable that still photographs well, with a layer for the wind on
the top deck. A flowing kaftan with a scarf over your shoulders is the move. You
are relaxed and remembered at the same time.
What colors are best for Martha's Vineyard?
Bold, happy color. The island is full of soft neutrals and coastal blues, so a
vibrant kaftan makes you the one people notice. Wear the colors that make you
feel beautiful and confident.
What do I wear to a clam bake or lawn party?
Something dressy enough to feel like an occasion and easy enough to relax in for
hours on the grass. A colorful kaftan or a dress in a rich print is perfect. You
will be comfortable and complimented all afternoon.
How many outfits do I really need for a week?
Fewer than you think. Two or three goddess kaftans, a shirt dress, and a couple
of scarves can carry a full week because each piece works several ways. That is
the point of kaftans: less packing, more compliments.
What size range do you carry?
One size, made to fit and flatter women from a 0 to a 24. The fit is generous
and forgiving, which is part of why our pieces travel so well.
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Pack for the island
The right pieces mean you spend the trip being seen, not sorting through a
suitcase. Start with the best-sellers and the goddess kaftans, and build the
week from there.
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