Recently, a friend kindly asked me to join her for a few days of epic Caribbean R&R. The invitation also came with one special request: could I please bring an extra suitcase full of pretty dress loaners for her? I happily obliged, focusing on pieces that can be worn in a variety of ways (see pic above). Here are some of my faves from (above, also this tie-it-up ), (it's reversible!), (sandals to stilettos), (one-shoulder or strapless), (wrap dress meets swimsuit cover-up), this beach to street kimono, and this blouse/dress.

Photo: Ramya Giangola