WHAT I WORE // Vacation in Sandestin

June 1, 2022 Ashley Dorough

Wes and I recently went on a solo trip to Sandestin and stayed at Hotel Effie (read more about that trip here)! I know that packing/shopping/prepping for a trip can be super stressful, especially as a plus sized woman, so I hope this outfit roundup of what I wore helps you!

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TRAVEL LOOK 1

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Because of our schedules and a quick turnaround time, we flew from Atlanta to VPS airport. I wanted something super cozy for the airport and plane, but still wanted to feel put together. I landed (ha, no pun intended) on this bodysuit, these pull-on shorts, a sweatshirt tastefully tied around my waist like the 90’s kid I am, and of course… my GG crossbody. Denim jacket for a chic layer, but truthfully didn’t have room for it in my suitcase. The shoes I wore are hands down, my favorite purchase this Spring. These Nike platform sandals are COMFORTABLE, y’all. Not only that but they go with almost everything I own. They keep selling out but they just came out with a solid black version that I love too! I love how chic they are, but they’r still sporty… if that makes sense.

We spent one afternoon at the poolside bar and lounge, and one morning at the cabana. I LOVED my poolside looks. The fun colors really made me feel confident and sexy, to be honest.

POOL LOOK 1

TOP (18) | BOTTOMS (20) | COVERUP DRESS (18/20) | SANDALS | EARRINGS | NECKLACE

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This was our first afternoon at Hotel Effie, and it was raining on and off. We enjoyed lounging at the Ara rooftop pool bar - the food and drinks were great!!! I loved wearing this ensemble because the coverup ties into a dress and actually, I am wearing it right now as a dress as I write this. Ha! I love the colors in all of this and felt super cute. The bottoms run true to size, but if you like a little give then size up. The top runs true and I’d just get your regular size. Also love this simple black sandal I found at Target (seriously most of mine are coming from there lately)!

POOL LOOK 2

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The next day, we spent our entire morning enjoying the poolside Cabana and I LOOOVED my look for this. It was so comfortable, and honestly I felt… pretty. I wanted to feel confident for this because if I’m being honest, this type of environment has never felt ‘comfortable’ to me… I’ve never felt like I ‘belonged’ because of my body type, even though I know that’s silly… it’s true. I fully believe that confidence starts on the inside, but sometimes in order to get there you do have to rely on outside factors. So for me, feeling good in this look helped me to be super confident… and that shined through, and I had no moments or panic or worry that morning at the cabana. It was beautiful and we really enjoyed our time there.