What to Wear in the Bahamas
What to Wear
in the Bahamas
For the woman who arrives in the Caribbean and refuses to blend into the scenery
Shop the Bahamas EditDiscover luxury resort wear, kaftans, and vacation dresses designed for Nassau's luxury resorts, boat days in the Exumas, pink sand beaches in Harbour Island, and the extraordinary turquoise waters of the Bahamian archipelago. Sai Sankoh pieces are designed for women who dress with intention — available in sizes 0 through 24, shipping in 24–48 hours.
She is an Aquarius — unapologetically bold, effortlessly unique, always ahead of the curve. The Nawara print was made for her: vibrant yellow and green melting into a striking red and black leopard. Caribbean-inspired for queens who embrace their power. The Bahamas is the archipelago that was waiting for her to arrive.
The Bahamas is the Caribbean at its most diverse. Nassau's Atlantis and the boutique hotels of Paradise Island. The private cays of the Exumas, where the water is so clear it photographs as unrealistic. Pink sand Harbour Island — the most Instagrammed beach in the Caribbean. And the Out Islands, where the world goes quiet and the only sounds are the reef and the wind.
The Nawara print — yellow, green, red, black leopard — has the Caribbean energy that the Bahamas demands. It photographs against the turquoise Bahamian water in a way that reads as bold and intentional, not tourist. The Blue Jezebel is the cooler complement: deep blue animal floral that echoes the deep navy of the ocean beyond the reef. Pack both and you have a wardrobe for every Bahamian island.
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"I wore the Nawara Kaftan in the Exumas on a private boat day and the photos looked like they had been professionally shot. Nothing I had ever packed looked like this in the Caribbean."
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The Exumas — the chain of private cays and crystal-clear shallow water banks that make the Bahamas famous — have an extraordinary light. The shallow turquoise water over white sand creates a glow that photographs unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. The Nawara print's bold yellow and green reads as bold and vivid against this backdrop. Wear it on the boat, at the private cay stops, and at the beach club when the boat returns.
Harbour Island's pink sand beach is one of the world's most photographed. Against the pink sand and pale turquoise water, the Blue Jezebel Kaftan's deep blue creates a striking contrast that lighter prints cannot achieve. Pack the Blue Jezebel specifically for Harbour Island mornings — the light there in the early afternoon is extraordinary.
Nassau's luxury resorts — Atlantis, Grand Hyatt, Rosewood Baha Mar — have elevated pool and beach club cultures. The Madison Kaftan's pink and green zebra print reads as exactly right for the colour-forward aesthetic of Bahamian resort culture. Pack it as your resort pool piece and wear it to the beach club bar without changing.
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.
Bahamas Style Guide
Everything you need to know before you pack
What should women wear in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a vibrant, colour-forward resort culture. The crystal-clear Exuma cays, Nassau's luxury resort pools, and Harbour Island's pink sand beach all reward women who dress with bold intention. Flowing kaftans, printed maxi dresses, and vibrant resort separates photograph beautifully against the Bahamas' extraordinary turquoise water, white sand, and tropical vegetation.
What should I pack for the Bahamas?
For the Bahamas, pack around bold, vibrant prints that complement the Caribbean's vivid colour palette. The Nawara and Blue Jezebel collections give you a complete Bahamian wardrobe: kaftan, scarf, and resort pants in prints that photograph magnificently against the Exumas' turquoise water and Harbour Island's pink sand.
What should I wear on a boat in the Exumas?
Boat days in the Exumas — visiting the swimming pigs, snorkelling the sandbars, anchoring at the private cays — call for a kaftan that works on the water and at the beach stops. The Nawara Kaftan is ideal: its Caribbean-inspired palette reads as vivid and intentional against the Exumas' extraordinary water. A wide-brim artisan hat is essential for the equatorial Bahamian sun.
What should I wear on Harbour Island?
Harbour Island's pink sand beach is one of the Caribbean's most photographed. Against the pink sand and pale turquoise water, the Blue Jezebel Kaftan's deep blue animal floral creates a striking contrast that photographs magnificently. The Nawara print's bold yellow also photographs beautifully against the pink sand. Flat sandals are essential for the beach's soft sand.
What is the dress code at Bahamian resorts?
Nassau's luxury resorts — Atlantis, Rosewood Baha Mar — operate on smart resort casual. For pool clubs and beach bars, a kaftan or printed coverup is standard. For resort dinners, a flowing maxi dress or kaftan is appropriate. The overall aesthetic is Caribbean luxury: colourful, bold, and intentional.
What colors photograph best in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas' palette — pale turquoise shallow water, deep navy ocean, white sand, pink sand at Harbour Island — makes bold, vibrant prints photograph with extraordinary effect. The Nawara's yellow and green reads as vivid against turquoise water. The Blue Jezebel's deep blue creates dramatic contrast against white sand beaches. Avoid pale neutrals that disappear against the Bahamas' vivid natural backdrop.
Are kaftans appropriate for the Bahamas?
Kaftans are the quintessential Caribbean resort wear piece and the Bahamas is no exception. The flowing silhouette handles the tropical heat and sea breeze, works from beach to boat to resort dinner, and photographs magnificently against the Bahamas' extraordinary natural backdrop. Sai Sankoh kaftans are one-size-fits-all with separates available up to size 24.
Which Bahamian island should I visit?
Nassau and Paradise Island offer luxury resorts and easy access. The Exumas provide the most spectacular natural scenery — crystal-clear cays, the swimming pigs of Big Major Cay, private sandbars. Harbour Island is the most fashionable — its pink sand and pastel-painted cottages create a backdrop unlike anywhere else. For fashion photography, Harbour Island and the Exumas are the most extraordinary destinations.
When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?
December through April is peak Bahamas season — the weather is dry, warm, and reliably beautiful. May and June are warm with occasional rain but fewer visitors. The hurricane season runs July through November, with September and October being the highest risk months. For fashion photography, the December through April dry season offers the clearest light and calmest water.
What should I wear for a Bahamas honeymoon?
A Bahamas honeymoon calls for your most vivid and beautiful pieces. The Nawara Kaftan in Silk Viscose for sunset dinners, the Blue Jezebel for beach club days, and the Madison Kaftan for the resort pool. The Exumas' extraordinary private cays and Harbour Island's pink sand beach create backdrops for honeymoon photography that will last a lifetime — dress accordingly.
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The Nawara print was made for the Caribbean queen.
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