What to Wear in the Hamptons
What to Wear
in the Hamptons
For the woman who makes the Hamptons look like it was designed for her
Shop the Hamptons EditDiscover luxury resort wear, kaftans, and statement dresses designed for Hamptons beach clubs, poolside parties in Southampton, yacht days in Sag Harbor, and Rose Rosé evenings in East Hampton. Sai Sankoh pieces are designed for women who dress with intention — available in sizes 0 through 24, shipping in 24–48 hours.
She is the woman in the black and white print — the one everyone notices the moment she walks into a room. The Karmyn print was designed for her: bold, graphic, impossible to ignore. She belongs in the Hamptons. The Hamptons was waiting for her.
The Hamptons operates on a dress code that is never written down but always understood. This is where New York comes to exhale — but the standards don't relax. If anything, they intensify. The beach clubs of Southampton, the art openings in East Hampton, the long lunches that become the afternoon at Navy Beach in Montauk. You are expected to arrive looking like you knew exactly what you were doing.
The Karmyn print — bold, graphic, black and white — was made for exactly this register. It reads as considered, not casual. Intentional, not obvious. The Keva print alongside it brings the warmth and the cream tones that the Hamptons golden hour was made for. Pack both and you have every Hamptons occasion sorted.
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"I wore the Karmyn Kaftan to a party in Southampton and three women asked for Sai Sankoh's details before the evening was over. That had never happened to me before."
The Hamptons Edit
Six pieces. One suitcase. Every moment covered.
The Hamptons dress code is elevated casual — which means the effort must be invisible. A Karmyn Kaftan with flat sandals reads as exactly right at a beach club in Southampton or an afternoon at Gurney's in Montauk. The graphic black and white print photographs beautifully against the shingle architecture and white fences that define this coastline.
The Keva print — cream, soft, warm — is the Hamptons print for golden hour. Wear the Keva Shirt Dress to the Surf Lodge in Montauk or a farm stand dinner in Bridgehampton. The warm tones catch the late afternoon light in a way that bolder prints don't, and that restraint reads as sophisticated in the East End.
Pack the Nawara Scarf for the evenings. The Hamptons gets a sea breeze off the Atlantic that arrives around sunset and stays. A luxury scarf tied at the shoulder or worn as a wrap over a kaftan transitions the look from afternoon to evening without a wardrobe change.
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.
Hamptons Style Guide
Everything you need to know before you pack
What should women wear in the Hamptons?
The Hamptons has an elevated dress culture that values intentional, sophisticated resort wear. Flowing kaftans, printed maxi dresses, and chic separates are standard at beach clubs, art openings, and the restaurants that line the main streets of Southampton and East Hampton. The dress code is elevated casual — never sloppy, never overdressed. Bold graphic prints and warm florals photograph beautifully against the Hamptons' signature shingle architecture, white fences, and late-afternoon Atlantic light.
What should I pack for a week in the Hamptons?
For a week in the Hamptons, pack pieces that work across multiple occasions — beach club, poolside, art opening, farm stand dinner, evening at a waterfront restaurant. The Karmyn and Keva collections give you six pieces each that cover every Hamptons occasion without overpacking. A kaftan, a shirt dress, and one set of matching pants is enough for a full week.
What is the dress code for Hamptons beach clubs?
Hamptons beach clubs — Gurney's Montauk, Surf Lodge, Southampton Beach Club — operate on an elevated dress code. A luxury kaftan or flowing coverup over a swimsuit is standard, and the expectation is that you look intentional, not beachy. Bold prints and sophisticated separates are celebrated. The Karmyn print's graphic black and white reads as exactly right in these settings.
What do people wear to Hamptons parties?
Hamptons parties range from casual poolside gatherings to elegant art world events. For most social occasions, a flowing kaftan, printed maxi dress, or chic separates are perfectly appropriate. The Hamptons rewards women who dress with personality — a bold Karmyn Kaftan or a cream Keva print stands out in the best possible way at the kind of parties the East End is known for.
What colors photograph best in the Hamptons?
The Hamptons' palette — white shingle houses, green hedgerows, golden light off the Atlantic — creates a backdrop where bold graphic prints and warm cream tones photograph beautifully. The Karmyn print's black and white graphic creates striking contrast against white architecture. The Keva print's warm cream tones catch the golden hour light perfectly. Avoid pale neutrals that disappear against white surfaces — opt for prints with depth.
What should I wear to a Hamptons dinner?
Hamptons restaurants range from casual waterfront seafood to sophisticated East Hampton dining rooms. For most evening occasions, a flowing kaftan in Silk Viscose, a printed shirt dress belted at the waist, or elegant separates are appropriate. The Keva Shirt Dress with flat sandals and the Nawara Scarf draped over the shoulders is the definitive Hamptons dinner look.
Are kaftans appropriate for the Hamptons?
Kaftans are among the most celebrated resort wear silhouettes in the Hamptons. The East End's fashion culture embraces flowing, elegant beach wear — and a luxury goddess kaftan in a bold or sophisticated print is one of the most admired looks at Hamptons beach clubs and waterfront venues. Sai Sankoh kaftans are one-size-fits-all in both Georgette and Silk Viscose.
When is the best time to visit the Hamptons?
Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak Hamptons season — the beaches are open, the restaurants are full, and the social calendar is at its most active. July and August are the busiest months. Late June and September offer warm weather with slightly smaller crowds and arguably the best light for photography. The golden late-summer light of September is extraordinary against the Hamptons' white architecture.
What should I wear to a Hamptons beach wedding?
Hamptons beach weddings call for elevated resort wear — a flowing Silk Viscose kaftan, a sophisticated printed maxi dress, or elegant separates in a bold or soft print. The Keva print's cream floral reads as wedding-appropriate without being plain, and the Karmyn's graphic black and white makes a strong statement for a beachside ceremony in the golden afternoon light.
What is the Hamptons fashion scene like?
The Hamptons has one of the most fashion-forward summer resort scenes in the United States. Women who summer in the Hamptons tend to dress with significant intention — the area attracts fashion editors, designers, and style-conscious professionals from New York. Bold prints, luxury resort wear, and elevated casualwear are all celebrated. A Sai Sankoh kaftan — with its distinctive bold print and goddess silhouette — fits this culture perfectly.
