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What to Wear to a Pool Party
Bold enough for the beach club. Comfortable enough for the whole day.
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Quick Answer
A goddess kaftan or a flowing printed cover-up that works as a full outfit, with flat sandals, gold jewelry, and a good bag — over swimwear at the pool, and belted with heeled sandals for the dinner that follows.
The best pool party outfits keep you cool, photograph beautifully, and transition easily from the water to cocktails — without changing. Whether you're attending a luxury resort event, beach club, rooftop pool gathering, or destination celebration, these are the pieces women reach for most — and photograph best.
There is a difference between a pool party at a resort in Mykonos and a pool party at a local community centre. Your audience is planning the Mykonos version. That changes everything about what to wear. At a luxury pool club, the kaftan is the correct outfit — over swimwear at the pool, without removing it at lunch, belted with heeled sandals for the dinner that follows. One piece, the entire day.
At a Glance
✓Statement kaftan over swimwear for pool; complete outfit for beach club and lunch
✓Bold prints photograph best against blue water and afternoon light
✓Flat sandals stay comfortable from arrival to the last hour
✓One piece transitions to dinner: belt it, add heeled sandals
The Print Behind This Page
The Nawara
Caribbean yellow poolside. The Nawara kaftan against a Mykonos infinity pool is the photograph our customers are planning. It photographs against anything, and stays with you from lounger to lunch to the dinner after.
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Mykonos
Caribbean Yellow Against an Infinity Pool
The Nawara kaftan in Caribbean yellow against a Mykonos infinity pool is the photograph every compliment starts with. It carries you from the lounger to lunch without a change.
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Santorini
Mediterranean Blue Against White Stone
The Alanya blue against white Santorini stone is a color story that photographs itself. Beach club to lunch, no fuss.
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Miami
Statement Green at a Beach Club
The Alexandra green at a Miami Beach Club is the pick for the woman who wants the whole pool deck watching before she sits down.
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“There is a difference between a pool party at a resort in Mykonos and a pool party at a local community centre. Your audience is planning the Mykonos version.”
The Pool Party Outfit Formula
—Statement kaftan — over swimwear for pool. As a complete outfit for beach club and lunch.
—Bold print — vivid prints photograph extraordinarily against blue water and afternoon light.
—Flat sandals — comfortable from arrival to the last hour.
—Statement earrings — the one accessory that lifts the entire look.
—Transitions to dinner — belt it, add heeled sandals. Same piece, considered moment.
★★★★★
“So comfortable and elegant when paired with the matching kaftan. It's a diva's must-have for all-white beach parties.”
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Frequently Asked
What do you wear over a swimsuit to a pool party?
A goddess kaftan or a flowing printed cover-up that works as a full outfit, with flat sandals, gold jewelry, and a good bag.
What should I wear to a day club?
Push the pool look dressier: a belted kaftan or a printed dress over your swimsuit, a low heel or wedge, and a clutch.
Are kaftans good pool cover-ups?
They are ideal. A georgette goddess kaftan flows beautifully, photographs as a real outfit, and fits every body.
What shoes for a pool party?
Flat strappy sandals or a low wedge. Save heels for an evening day-club setting with dry footing.