Season three of The White Lotus has officially checked out—and yes, the body bags have been zipped, the electronic devices returned, and the emotional baggage (along with the designer luggage) sent off to baggage claim. But while the characters unraveled, the fashion never once fell apart.
This season, creator Mike White gave us more than spiritual crises and passive-aggressive brunches. Thanks to costume designer Alex Bovaird, he also served up a visual buffet of resort wear that deserves its own Emmy. Think custom Jacquemus, vintage Pucci, and Chanel that looks like it barely made it off the runway before getting whisked to a luxury villa with private plunge pools.
The guests? Equally unmissable.
There’s Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), who packed more silk sets than sense; the perma-exhausted Laurie Duffy (Carrie Coon); and Leslie Bibb’s Kate Bohr, a Texas socialite who never met a sarong she didn’t monogram. Then came the Ratliffs—an emotional rollercoaster in linen. We had Parker Posey as Victoria, the Southern matriarch with a Xanax-meets-gin vibe; Jason Isaacs as her hedge fund husband; Patrick Schwarzenegger in peak finance-bro form; their Buddhist daughter (Sarah Catherine Hook); and Sam Nivola as Lochlan, possibly the first teen on television to make slouching a sport.
Add in a British boho dream (Aimee Lou Wood), a Hawaiian shirt enthusiast with a thousand-yard stare (Walton Goggins), and Charlotte Le Bon’s effortlessly chic Chloe, and you’ve got yourself a cast that could cause a global caftan shortage.
Oh, and shout-out to the return of spa goddess Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) and the presence of Mook (Lalisa Manobal), who wore everything with the quiet confidence of someone who knows she’ll always be the coolest one in the room.
Bottom line? The plot may be twisty, the characters morally murky, but the wardrobe? Pure sunshine and high thread counts. If you’re dreaming of your own tropical escape, the White Lotus fashion fantasy might be just the inspiration your suitcase needs.
Victoria
Recognize this one? Victoria wore this on her visit with her kids to the monastery.
Jim Thompson, Slipper Orchid Silk Kimono Caftan Dress
You certainly saw Victoria carry this Gucci bag throughout the season.
Jackyln
Jacklyn provided some of the most coveted looks of the season.
Alémaia Silas Halter Mini Dress
Jacklyn wore a similar swimsuit from luxe swimsuit brand Eres under a sheer Chanel maxi dress.
Eres Plaissaince Asymetic One-Piece Swimsuit
We believe this Poupette St. Barths dress has Jacklyn vibes.
Poupette St. Barths Corinne Mini Dress
Chelsea
When we first meet Chelsea upon arrival at The White Lotus, she’s wearing this My Beachy Side crochet dress.
Chelsea calls Saxon soulless while wearing this green and brown bikini from Miss Bikini Luxe by the pool.
Miss Bikini Luxe swimsuit
Chloe
The cream bikini worn by Chloe as she saunters over to the pool to “spill the tea.”
Tara Matthews One-Shoulder Bikini
Chloe’s cream one-shoulder bikini top is seen with this Rabanne purple floral wrap skirt.
Kate
Not to be outdone by Jackyln’s star status, Kate wears Lanvin to dinner.
Surely, Kate would wear this.
Ready for my Welcome Drink Camilla Tie One Shouder Short Dress
Remember this one on Kate?
Julliet Louisa in Persephone
Laurie
Laurie may be stressed from her career in NYC, but she’s flexing her style in this Tara Matthews Mare E Sol Tropical Palms Silk Kimono.
Tara Matthews Mare E Sol Tropical Palms Silk Kimono
Another of our top picks from Laurie’s fashion choices this past season includes this golden halter maxi dress.
Ronny Kobo Satin Halter Maxi Dress
Piper
Piper finished the season stepping away from her sweet peasant dress and embraced a glitzy look at the last dinner.
Waimari Celeste Top and Ari Skirt
Belinda
How we loved this pop of color on Belinda.
Lilly Pulitzer Julieta Floral Maxi caftan
Here’s the stunning caftan Belinda wore to the party at Gary’s place.
Verandah Hand Beaded Anzulejos Mono Caftan
Mook
And we finally see Mook wearing something other than her hotel uniform.
WhItE Lotus Collaborations
There was a slew of The White Lotus collaborations, but these were three of our favorites that still have pieces available for your warm-weather destination.
The White Lotus X AQUA, Metallic Knit Pleat Floral Halter Dress
White Lotus X AQUA, Treasure Tank and Treasure Mini Skirt
Shop more at Bloomingdale’s White Lotus X AQUA
Banana Republic X White Lotus, The White Lotus Poplin Tie-Front Shirt and Shorts.
Banana Republic x White Lotus, The White Lotus Linen Mini Dress
Shop more at Banana Republic.gap.com
Kiehl’s x White Lotus beauty gift set
The White Lotus Resorts in Season 3
Don’t forget to make your reservation at the resorts featured in The White Lotus. Pack your sunscreen, wide-brim hat, and plenty of swimsuits.
My fashion tip: skip your bra and wear a bikini top instead.
Anatara Bohput Koi Samui Resort
Photos courtesy of Anatara Bohput Koi Samui Resort, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, all the designer fashions nad beauty directly from the brand websites and Max.
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