This Summer Staple Used to Be So Cheesy—28 New Versions That Are Anything But
The shirt goes by many different names—cabana, resort, vacation, souvenir, camp—but the elements remain the same: It's a short-sleeved, collared button-down shirt that typically features fun colors and prints for summer. In short, it's the perfect thing to wear on your next getaway. It serves as a functional swimsuit cover-up that's easy to throw on and wear unbuttoned, but it can also be dressed up with the right accessories.
I don't know about you, but when I was younger, I associated these types of shirts with dads, cheesy tourist shops, and waiters at tropical-themed restaurants. But so many brands, influencers, and celebrities have made the humble resort shirt cooler than ever, so I've put my preconceived notions behind me. Scroll down to shop my favorite versions.
Shop My Favorite Resort Shirts
I'm simply obsessed with this stunning pattern.
Terry is a fantastic fabric to wear to the beach or pool because it's absorbent.
Linen is ideal for summer because it's super breathable.
This beautiful stitching really takes this shirt to the next level.
You simply have to feel this luxurious fabric to believe it.
I spend way too much money at Reformation, yet I somehow never actually regret it.
This brand has so many amazing cabana shirts, but this is one of my favorites.
I'd go for a monochrome look and wear this with flowy white trousers.
A tried-and-true option that can be styled in a million different ways.
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Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing intern over 14 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Kate and Meghan stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible.
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