The 5 Elements to Caribbean Style

There’s something special about Caribbean people. It oozes in the way we talk, the way we walk, and naturally comes out in the way we dress. It’s a kind of magic you can’t really put your finger on. But over the years, I’ve realized there’s a kind of formula to the Je Ne Sai Quois. It’s made up of these 5 essential elements and possibly even more. But these 5 foundational pieces are the keys to Caribbean Style. Scroll through for IN THING Caribbean’s top 5 element to Caribbean Style and feel free to chime in in the comments and share your thoughts. Let’s see what we uncover.

EASE

As Caribbean people we have a natural ease to us and that flows effortlessly into the way we dress. Because of the environment most of us grew up in we’re swayed to gravitate toward pieces that drape and billow. And even it it’s not that literal, the things we choose to wear often has an easiness about them that makes a statement effortlessly without wearing too much.

FLOW

Another element born out of our environment is definitely flow. Name a Caribbean babe that doesn’t love a good Caftan or Pallazoo pant? Pieces as such perfectly compliments the weather and seamlessly gives you that flow with the entire energy to the tropics.

COLOUR

It’s a given that colour would be one of the elements to Caribbean style. Constantly being surrounded by vibrancy and bright hues Pantone probably hasn’t discovered yet, color is bound to end up in your wardrobe. But it’s not just about color, but more about the mixing and matching of it. Being able to contrast and compliment colors with clothing is definitely a key factor to Caribbean Style

SHAPE

Just as important as the other elements, shape is a key factor as well. Netted vests, oversized t-shirt, bellowing maxi dresses, sleek slips, and dramatic sleeves are all a part of the aesthetic.

ATTITUDE

Every Caribbean babe has a little bit of spicy, sass, and wit in them. It’s just a given and so it shows up in the clothing too taking form in the in-your-face effect certain silhouettes carry. Think wide-legged pants, pum pum shorts, strong shoulders and sleeves, major print action, and colour-blocking heaven.