Resort is one of those in-between seasons that spans several months between November and January. Also known as pre-spring, holiday and cruise collections (confusing, we know) the time period serves as an opportunity for designers to put out pieces fit for winter weather, seasonal soirées and exotic getaways (which is where the term “resort” originated—lightbulb!). This means that offerings run the gamut from cozy outerwear and party attire to beachwear.
What used to be a smaller delivery for many brands is now evolving into one of the most in-demand collections—it’s a time of year when people really shop for themselves and need a variety of looks to take them from their Monday-through-Friday grind to their winter travels.
Despite being months away, we’re swirling with new trends from the recently debuted resort collections which include innovative prints, fresh silhouettes and cool colors. Curious of what’s to come? Ahead, scroll through seven major trends sure to hit big come November. We even hand-picked pieces to shop now if you’re all about staying ahead of the curve. Get inspired.
7 Trends From The 2019 Resort Collections
Awning Stripes
From Chanel to Oscar de la Renta and Monse, this bold and graphic stripe comes in every form. Take your pick from blouses, wide-leg pants and dresses.
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Wear this top with jeans or high-waist trousers in a tonal hue.
Off-The-Shoulder Dresses
The flattering silhouette is updated for resort with a winsome air—puffy sleeves, ruched accents and smocked silhouettes are the details du jour, seen from designers like Prabal Gurung, Zac Posen and Alejandra Alonso Rojas.
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It doesn’t get sweeter than a floral off-the-shoulder dress. Wear this with loafers and natural beauty for day. Switch to heels and a bold lip at night.
Pleats
Pleated dresses and skirts are back with a vivacious spin—garden motifs, punchy hues and glistening fabrics punctuate the season’s plissé pieces, witnessed at Salvatore Ferragamo, Givenchy and Christian Dior.
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This pleated skirt will take you from the office to after hours with ease.
Checks
Jil Sander, Brock Collection and Louis Vuitton (among others) showed gingham checks with a valiant twist. Menswear-style suits, vintage-inspired dresses and exaggerated jackets are just a few ways to wear the look in the new season.
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This voluminous top feels unfussy with jeans.
White Maxi Dresses
Whether eyelet, lace or pleats are your taste, Valentino, Brock Collection and Max Mara prove that white maxi dresses are a key item for warm-weather escapes.
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Go for easy chic by taming this frock with lace-up sandals and a woven bag.
Marigold
Yellow has been a popular hue over the past couple of seasons and this resort's variation comes in the form of marigold. Everything from denim to dresses and tops are done in the sunny shade, as seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim, No. 21 and Tibi.
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Tuck a white tee into these high-rise jeans and finish with mules.
Colorful Suits
Candy-colored suits are on the resort menu—a major trend seen throughout the spring and summer collections. Ultra-sleek tailoring defines this trend, as seen at Gabriela Hearst, Rosetta Getty and Carolina Herrera.
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Your perfect summer suit does exist, in powder blue.
