Being stylish in the heat - what things should I be looking for?

[Jewelsandgems]

We go on holiday in May to Thailand and we will be visiting temples etc but also spend alot of time lazing on beach (well, as much lazing as possible with a 2 and 3 year old)

I am going to buy a few things for the holiday each month.

What kind of things should I be looking for? I origianally thought a few strappy dresses from the likes on french connection and the usual other suspects. But I would end up with strap marks wouldn;t I? And the weekend after we get back I am attending a black tie ceremony so strap marks are not ideal!

Any suggestions for a capsule holiday wardrobe greatly appreciated

J&G

[Jewelsandgems]

I usually go for this kind of thing - but would get mad strap lines
dress

[PCPlumIsMyHomeboy]

I'm just back from Lanzarote, wore this to death-you can tie the straps as a halter, or knot them at the front to make it strapless, which I preferred.

here

[MrsBadger]

kaftans and tunics
linen trous

[Jewelsandgems]

I love that pcplum but I am not a great fan of going braless (have big boobs) Does the back come up quite high?

[PCPlumIsMyHomeboy]

Oh good Lord, I would NEVER go bra-less!

I wore it either with my biki, or a strapless bra, and it covered them both no problem.

[mrsflux]

My sister went to vietnam and said that they were v conservative about bare shoulders (I think). Might be worth checking local dress customs iyswim before you get lots of strappy things with no cover ups

[Jewelsandgems]

pcplum that is great news - I will definately get one of those.

mrsflux yes you are correct about the shoulder thing which is why I have been looking for modest dresses too, though not really found anything. Although, as mrsbadger suggests kaftans and the like should cover up nicely when not on the beach.