Amid Captiva Island’s wild beauty, coastal style embodies the elements, with metallics that catch every ray and silhouettes that flow with Gulf breezes.
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Photography by Omar Cruz
captiva island coastal glamour tropical landscape
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Photography by Omar Cruz
captiva island coastal glamour tropical landscape portrait
Forget effortless—this season’s beach look is all about indulging in the setting, with the caftan emerging as the go-to uniform. Cut in silk and brushed with botanical abstractions, the style pairs with chunky, gold jewelry to balance resort ease with sophistication. Dress by Silvia Tcherassi; Tom Ford earrings; Navarro Official necklace and ear cuff; vintage anklet from Kimono Dragon NYC; Andrea Gomez gold sandals.
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Photography by Omar Cruz
captiva island coastal glamour sunroof kaftan
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captiva island coastal glamour metallic swimsuit
Southwest Florida’s take on maximalism is tactile, not flashy, embellished but rooted in nature. Dress by Oscar de la Renta; necklace and ear cuffs from Navarro Official; Birkat Elyon earrings; sandals by Alexandre Birman. Right: Camilla swimsuit and cover up; vintage necklaces; choker, cuff and ring by Tom Ford; bracelets and chain belts by Fly Boutique; ear cuff by Navarro Official.
Photography by Omar Cruz
captiva island coastal glamour carport
Bikini culture recedes in favor of high-style one-pieces that move from beach to sunset dinners. Tom Ford swimsuit, bracelet, cuff and ring; vintage chains from Fly Boutique; earrings from Navarro Official; blazer from Brunello Cucinelli; shoes by Alexandre Birman. Courtyard by Architecture Joyce Owens.
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captiva island coastal glamour beach look
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Photography by Omar Cruz
captiva island coastal glamour beach look seagrape
An architectural print anchors flowing silk; shimmering fabrics mirror the water's surface. Layered jewelry brings the polish, presence and pull. Andrés Otálora dress; bracelet by Tom Ford; vintage ring. Right: Tom Ford top, swimsuit, bracelet and ring; earrings, ear cuff, and pearl and aquamarine necklace from Navarro Official; vintage cuff.
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captiva island coastal glamour beach white fringe
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captiva island coastal glamour beach white fringe
Fringe gets reimagined from boho to kinetic, with dense, deliberate lines that sculpt and extend the silhouette with every step. Dress by Ibraina Atelier; choker from Navarro Official.
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captiva island coastal glamour beach metallic swimsuit
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captiva island coastal glamour beach maroon kaftan
Call it elemental glam: high-shine suits and sheer layers that say more with less. Gianni Versace swimsuit; vintage scarf. Right: Dress by Silvia Tcherassi; Tom Ford bracelet.
Photography by Omar Cruz
Styled by Veronica Porras
Photographed at South Seas, residence courtesy Architecture Joyce Owens
Model is Julianne Steege
Hair and makeup by Duality Artistry