CLIFF’S NOTES | A tiny top makes velvet trousers an adventurous choice. Louis Vuitton velvet bra, price upon request, and pants, price upon request, both select Louis Vuitton stores Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  COME UNDONE | Embrace the effortless sexiness of a black wrap dress. Loewe open-back dress, $2,250, Dover Street Market, New York Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  LET THE SUN SHINE | Revel in the rays with swim-inspired pieces—and keep a hat at hand. Dolce & Gabbana lace bra, $995, select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques, Proenza Schouler black bikini, $275, Proenza Schouler Greene Street, New York, The Row silk shirt, $1,490, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, and Eugenia Kim straw hat, $490, 212-993-6491 Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  Bottega Veneta cotton bodysuit, $770, 800-845-6790, Hermès cashmere coat, $7,100, Hermès stores nationwide, and Early Halloween vintage straw bag, 212-691-2933 Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  and Alexander Wang leather sandals,  NEAR AND FAR | Natural beauty is hard to ignore when augmented by a casually sexy ensemble. Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  ON THE ROCKS | Soak up the sun in a draped skirt that telegraphs ease. Michael Kors black skirt, $995, select Michael Kors stores Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  Stella McCartney ribbed dress, $930, Stella McCartney Greene Street, New York Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  LET’S GET LOST | For afternoon strolls in steamy climes, throw on a comfortable jumpsuit or a dress with airy cutouts. Donna Karan New York draped bra top, $895, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, and Yohji Yamamoto overalls, $3,450, Barneys New York Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson …  | Black can look beach-ready when it’s simple, sheer and off the shoulder. Ralph Lauren Black Label silk shirtdress,  Marc by Marc Jacobs poplin dress, $898, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York Photography by Josh Olins for WSJ. Magazine, Styling by Clare Richardson. Model, Vanessa Axente at DNA; Hair, Esther Malassine; Makeup, Maki Ryoke …  Get Dressed for an Island Retreat
The savage beauty of Maui’s Hana coastline is a dramatic backdrop for heat-seeking styles—ideal for a remote Hawaiian retreat.