Clothing
Think smart casual. The atmosphere of our island is still imbued with British reserve and decorous informality. Modesty is the prevailing rule, whether you are swimming at the beach or walking through town.
- Bathing suits, abbreviated tops and short shorts may be worn at our beaches and pools, but a cover-up is wise off the beach
- The beaches are relaxed, but there are no nude or semi-nude beaches on our island
- Casual sportswear may be worn at lunchtime in our restaurants, but many dining establishments and nightclubs ask gentlemen to wear a jacket in the evenings
- When making dinner reservations, it is always wise to check on dress requirements
Season-by-Season: What to Wear
In the warmer months (May to mid-November), make sure to pack:
- Summer-weight sports clothes, swimsuits, a raincoat or lightweight windbreaker for daytime activities
- Evenings call for casual elegant cottons, with ladies in a light dressy sweater or cocktail-type outfits and gentlemen in a sports jacket and tie
In the cooler months (December to late March), visitors should bring:
- Light woolens or fall-weight casuals, sweaters, a raincoat, windbreaker or coat and, as always, swimsuits for the daytime
- Evenings deserve elegant lightweight woolens, with ladies in a dressier sweater or cocktail attire and gentlemen in a suit or sports jacket and tie