What to Wear in Martha's Vineyard
For the woman at the summer house
What to wear in Martha's Vineyard, from the ferry over to
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.
Martha's Vineyard is relaxed, not sloppy. The island runs on soft mornings, salt air, long lunches, and lawn parties that drift into gold-hour dinners. That is exactly what a goddess kaftan does. One piece, zero fuss, all eyes on you.
The Angel
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. 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 Ferry Over
The ferry is the opening scene. You are on the water, the wind is up, and everyone is in vacation mode. 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: Scarves
Our pick: Sandra Goddess Kaftan. It moves
Inkwell Beach
For generations Oak Bluffs has been one of the most beloved Black summer communities in the country. Inkwell Beach carries a legacy of Black joy that goes back well over a century. A bright kaftan is your cover-up, your walking-around outfit, and your lunch-on-the-porch look all at once.
Shop it: Best Sellers
Lawn Party & Clam Bake
The island loves a gathering. A clam bake on the beach, a lawn party that runs from afternoon into evening. Go for color and movement — a piece that looks beautiful standing in a crowd and still lets you fill a plate and hug old friends.
Shop it: Dresses
Our pick: Karmyn Goddess Kaftan. Made for
Shopping and Lunch
White clapboard houses, window boxes, little shops, and lunch spots where you want to look put-together without trying too hard. A shirt dress has structure for browsing the shops and reads as polished the second you sit down at a harbor-side table.
Shop it: New Arrivals
Our pick: Riviera Shirt Dress. Town-ready,
Menemsha and Dinner
Menemsha at sunset is the island's quiet showstopper. 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.
Shop it: Goddess Kaftans
Our pick: Sandra Goddess Kaftan. It moves
“Martha's Vineyard is relaxed, not sloppy. Think easy, colorful, put-together.”
For the Woman Who Summers Here
Why Sai Sankoh for the Island
Your Martha's Vineyard Packing List
“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.”
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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What size range do you carry?
One size, made to fit and flatter women from a 0 to a 24.
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