St. Barts Bound: The Men's Winter Escape Wardrobe

St. Barts Bound: The Men's Winter Escape Wardrobe

For St. Barts, wear linen shirts, quick-dry swim shorts, sunglasses and loafers or clean sneakers. Linen shirts, swim trunks, sunglasses and caps, and loafers and slides for the island cover a week of warm days and easy dinners.

What a man wears to St. Barts in winter

For St. Barts, wear linen shirts, quick-dry swim shorts, sunglasses and loafers or clean sneakers. Linen shirts, swim trunks, sunglasses and caps, and loafers and slides for the island cover a week of warm days and easy dinners. Think light, relaxed and a little crisp.

Linen shirts

Linen, lightly creased

Linen shirts from Ted Baker, Casablanca and Bottega Veneta keep you cool and look better creased. White, pale blue and sand work. Wear them open at the collar.

Swim trunks and shorts

Swim and shorts

Swim shorts from Versace, Casablanca and Ksubi dry fast and work in the town as well as on the beach. A mid-length cut looks current. Pick a solid color for versatility.

Sunglasses and caps

Sun-ready finishing touches

Sunglasses and caps from Ferragamo, Moncler and Gucci protect from strong sun. A classic shape suits most faces. Keep the cap simple.

Loafers, slides and sneakers for the island

Our honest take

Beachwear in town looks careless, so pack a shirt to cover up. We would skip heavy leather shoes on the island.

Island dressing runs on sun protection and wrinkle tolerance. Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat with a brim and shirts that look right a little creased. A light jacket for the evening breeze is the one extra layer worth the space, and leave the heavy shoes at home. Rinse swimwear in fresh water and let linen hang, and the same few pieces will last the week.

If you take one thing away: bring one linen shirt in white, because it works day and night.