When traveling to the tropics, visions of floaty maxi dresses, wide-brim sun hats, oversized sunnies and that exceptionally flattering one-piece likely come to mind. All essentials, yes, but there’s one tropical travel staple that’s too-often overlooked: the versatile, lightweight, all-weather sweater.
That go-to throw on for when sun-kissed days turn into breezy evenings and later, windswept nights by the sea. Or when dining in the A/C cooled indoors is just a little too cold for bare shoulders. I haven’t even mentioned the inescapable in-flight draft you’re bound to experience reaching the tropics in the first place, which always calls for that elusive extra layer.
Because tropical travels can go from balmy to bitter in an instant, we’ve prepared an edit of 18 versatile picks keeping you covered amongst cyclical temps. Whether you prefer the streamlined look of an open-front cardigan, the ease of a relaxed pullover or the versatility of an effortless wrap, these all-weather sweaters go with practically everything. Plus, wear perfectly in the midst of changing temps back home, too.
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Gap 100% Cotton Crochet Relaxed Sweater in Off-White
$79.95
utcoco Oversized Wrap Knit Cardigan with Belt in Light Blue
$32.99
Pact 100% Organic Cotton Airplane Wrap Cardigan in Deep Taupe Heather
$49.00
Verdusa Coffee, Beach, Repeat Crewneck Sheer Knit Sweater in White
$34.99
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Quince Mongolian Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater in Oatmeal
$119.90
ZESICA Open Front Knit Cardigan Sweater in Mint
$39.99
Celandine Boatneck Heritage Sweater in Flamingo
$138.00
SHEWIN Sheer Knit Poncho in Khaki
$19.99
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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite® Cotton Ribbed Button Front Cardigan in Daffodil
$155.00
Saodimallsu Boho Bell Sleeve Crochet Sweater in Yellow Green
$36.98
Maeve Open Front Umbrella Cardigan Sweater in Ivory
$168.00
Amazon Essentials Open Front Long Cardigan in Navy
$16.00
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Barefoot Dreams Sunbleached Shell Motif Crew Neck Knit Pullover
$198.00
Fuimsul Ribbed Knit Bolero Cardigan Shrug in White
$27.99
Gap 100% Cotton Crochet Boatneck Sweater in Cream/Black
$99.95
Saodimallsu Open Front Chunky Knit Batwing Cardigan in Camel
$43.98
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Quince 100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan in Speckled Beige
$49.90
By Anthropologie Open Front Crochet Cardigan in Burnt Orange
$98.00
