THE INSANE CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE | ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2019

Shopping for carnival/fete outfits can be stressful, challenging especially when all you want is to look good for something you’ve waited for all year long. Also add more stress when promoters put in dress code disclaimers…

Anyways, in my daily “online window shopping”, I found a few (50+) carnival and fete outfit ideas that would slay the gram all summer carnival long. Follow me on Instagram for my random “online window fete outfit shopping” here.

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INCLUSIVE FETE/BREAKFAST FETE

When you dress for an all inclusive; its usually on the dressier side of things. For the summer, I’d definitely do rompers, dresses, skirt and pants sets and wear comfortable cute shoes like wedges or heels or low sandals (it’s up to you and your comfort level). Accessories can vary so I’m just gonna show you some examples of what I would wear. Shop at your discretion.

RED FLORAL WRAP DRESS (PLT)

Tropical Jumpsuit (Diva Boutique)

STRIPED BELTED OFF SHOULDER DRESS (SHEIN)

GREEN PALM PRINTED MINI DRESS (MISSGUIDED)

FUN NEVER STOPS PANTS SET (DIVA BOUTIQUE)

ORANGE STRIPE TIE FRONT ROMPER (PLT)

J’OUVERT (ACTUAL J’OUVERT OR ALTERNATIVE J’OUVERT)

Nowadays J’ouvert looks keeping getting sexier and sexier; its really up to you if you want to “dress up” for a j’ouvert party or not. One thing, definitely know you will probably get dirty so get something you don’t mind getting dirty.

SEXY J’OUVERT OUTFIT (AMAZON)

FISHNET BIKER SHORTS (DOLLSKILL)

FISHNET SHRUG (DOLLSKILL)

SHEER FESTIVAL MINI DRESS (MISSGUIDED)

CRUISE FETE/BOAT RIDE

Whether you stay on the boat or not, cruise/boat rides usually call for a bikini/swimsuit sort of feel. You don’t necessarily have to wear a swimsuit if you don’t want to. Cover ups come in all colors and sizes and shapes and can be layered or worn with shorts or however you prefer. The goal here is to dress cool, cute and comfortable.

SEASIDE RETREAT MAXI COVER UP (LULU’S)

OFF SHOULDER FOLD OVER TROPICAL SET (SHEIN)

METALLIC NET SWING COVER UP DRESS (F21)

BLACK CROCHET TIE FRONT ROMPER(MISSGUIDED)

BEACH FETE

I would definitely say a swimmie would be a mandatory fete outfit; however whether you get wet or sandy or none of the above is on you. Sandals because sand and heels don’t usually go but if you’re brave- be my guest.

BLUE TROPICAL PRINT ONE SHOULDER CUT OUT SWIMSUIT (MISSGUIDED)

SNAKE SKIN TSHIRT BIKINI TOP (PLT) FIND BOTTOMS HERE.

HIGH LEG ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT(FOREVER 21) – GET IT IN PINK/BLACK HERE.

BORN THIS WAY ZEBRA BIKINI (ICON SWIM)

DRAW ME CLOSE SWIMSUIT (ICON SWIM)

MULTI WAY TOP (SHE THE COLLECTION) FIND BOTTOMS HERE.

BANDEAU ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT SET (F21)

Accessories/Cover Ups

PRINTED SCOOP MESH MAXI DRESS (PLT)

Snake Split Side Beach Cover Up (Boohoo)

SHEER FISHNET COVER UP DRESS (F21)

Knotted Beach Sarong Skirt (ASOS)

COOLER FETE/CONCERT

A cooler fete, a concert, a cash bar party all have a bit of a more relaxed vibe in my opinion. I personally prefer tops and shorts or sets for this type of fete because I want to be comfortable and flat shoes/heeled shoes or wedges pending on the venue.

MULTI WAY TOP (SHE THE COLLECTION)

TROPICAL RUCHED TOP CAMI (F21)

KNOT FRONT DENIM TUBE TOP (SHEIN)

TROPICAL LEAF PRINT CROP TOP (F21)

CHIFFON OPEN SHOULDER CROP TOP (F21) AVAILABLE IN FUCHSIA

Bottoms

BABY GOT BACK BIKER SHORTS (NASTY GAL); AVAILABLE IN RED HERE.

WRAP FRONT MIDI SKIRT (F21)

DISTRESSED SHORTS (NASTY GAL)

Sets

RIBBED COLORBLOCK BODY CON DRESS (F21) GET MATCHING TOP HERE.

PINK LEAF TIE CROP TOP (PLT) FIND BOTTOMS HERE.

HOT ORANGE SLINKY SKIRT (PLT) TOP AVAILABLE HERE – 4 MORE COLORS

MERMAID VIBES CAPRI SET (DIVA BOUTIQUE)

Rompers/Jumpsuits

TIE DYE CUT OUT ROMPER (DOLLS KILL)

ORANGE BANDANA FLARED JUMPSUIT (PLT)

FETE OUTFIT ACCESSORIES

Now these are all interchangeable and depend on the person; but several things I can’t leave to go to a fete without are sunglasses and a small purse. Check out the items/stores below to see if anything looks good to you.

CRYSTAL CROSS BODY BEADED BAG (MISSGUIDED)

BEADED MINI SHOPPER (ZARA)

CIRCLE STRAW SHOPPER BAG (BLACK)

SQUARE EYES TORTOISE SHELL OVERSIZED GLASSES (NASTYGAL) + 2 MORE COLORS

FLAME DETAIL SUNGLASSES (F21)

PALM PRINT TWIST FRONT HEADBAND (ASOS)

WHITE WIDE BRIM FLOPPY STRAW HAT (ASOS)

FETE OUTFIT FOOTWEAR

From sandals to heels; just do what you’re comfortable with. You will probably be doing a lot of dancing, jumping, wining so keep that in mind when you purchase footwear. For J’ouvert footwear and carnival footwear see my post on where to buy carnival shoes.

Sandals

STRAPPY SANDALS (MISSGUIDED)

KERRIE PERSPEX SANDAL (EGO SHOES)

TARA ZEBRA SANDALS (LULU’S)- 6 MORE COLORS AVAILABLE

MICAH LIGHT LACE UP SANDALS(LULU’S)

STRIPE LACE UP WEDGES (LULU’S)

YELLOW SUEDE WEDGE SANDALS(LULUS)

CIRCE MIDI BLOCK HEEL IN LIME GREEN (EGO SHOES); AVAILABLE IN NUDE AND ORANGE.

CORK PLATFORM WEDGES (LULU’S)

CLEAR HEELED MULE IN PINK (ASOS) MORE OPTIONS IN NEON GREEN, SILVER/CLEAR,

And that’s it for my summer carnival edition “window shopping”. I’m actually bookmarking a few of these for carnival in Antigua. Let me know if I should do one for other seasons throughout the year.

Til the next pump,

THE INSANE CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE | ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2019

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