The White Lotus is my latest TV obsession. And while I’m obviously here for the twisting plotlines and the love-to-hate-them characters (I’m still not over Tanya, though - Tanya forever!), what really has me glued to the screen? The fashion.
Season 3 has swapped Sicily’s baroque glamour for the tropical decadence of Thailand, and the wardrobe is bringing it. Think unapologetic wealth, bold designer pieces, and what costume designer Alex Bovaird calls “loud luxury” — an aesthetic that screams old money meets ‘I spent all summer on a yacht’.
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As she told Vogue, “It’s a lot of expensive clothes that are a little wrinkled, a little thrown together, a little worn out.” In other words, the kind of effortless ‘I woke up like this’ wealth that takes a lot of effort (and a bottomless bank account).
PSA for those who don’t have thousands to spare on clothes - Alex Bovaird also designed a White Lotus-inspired collaboration with H&M, it's almost sold out so don't wait around to go check it out!
Watching this season already has me reminiscing about my own honeymoon in Bora Bora — except, you know, minus the murder. And if, like me, you’re already obsessed with the show’s wardrobe, you’re in luck. I’ve tracked down where to shop the best outfits from Episodes 1 and 2 (plus some budget-friendly alternatives). Stay tuned and keep checking back as I'll be updating this as the drama unfolds...
When Laurie, Kate & Jaclyn go searching for a day of fun in the sun, the stylish trio are dressed to impress - before they get soaked by water pistols.
Kate's cut-out vibrant dress is sadly out of stock - but she's wearing the Alemais Yvette dress with gold flower detail. Alemais Yvette dress. I've searched for a really good lookalike and I'm loving this tropical floral dress from Cupshe, £36 / $34.
I hate to break it to you but Victoria's navy and white printed Rachel Comey Daje Dress has sold out. I have been searching far and wide for a lookalike and I found a similar looking one on Amazon for £28 / $29.99.
For the boat trip, Chelsea wore a vintage colourful kaftan with a clashing JW Anderson Rainbow Striped Knitted Shopper Tote, which is unfortunately past season. If you're looking to inject some colour into your beach style, this Sensi Canasta tote bag is so fabulous - and it's on sale.
Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon, looked incredible while on the yacht dressed in a pink custom Jacquemus bathing suit which she teamed with a sheer pink cover-up and fun pink Jeffrey Campbell Jelli mules. if you're looking for a similar swimsuit, this Reina Olga design is the one, priced at £179 / $194.
Piper's blue floral Ralph Lauren 'Hamptons' shirt dress is a real moment when she's in Thailand, but sadly it's a past season design. I've found this Rixo cotton midi dress, £245 / $345, which is such a dreamy lookalike. If you're after something a bit more affordable, I also love this Joe Browns floral dress, £50 / $77, which is a great lookalike.
Michelle Monaghan literally sparkles in episode three of The White Lotus in her logomania Valentino sequin mini dress - I can't stop thinking about it.
How gorgeous is Piper’s ribbed swimsuit from episode 2? The colour is a winner whatever your skin tone (and looks great with a tan) and the vertical stripes are so slimming! It’s the Sausalito One Piece in Clementine Wide Rib from Monday Swimwear and is currently on sale for £110 (reduced from £185) / $103.20 (reduced from $172). I’m so tempted by this for my summer 2025 holiday.
We got to know Chloe a bit better in Episode 2 (is she a model or is she a hooker though, what do you think?) and I love her wardrobe. The gorgeous My Beachy Side crochet dress she wore when we see her awks first meeting with Rick is currently on sale for $375 /£296 ($120 / £95 off) / but if it’s still a bit over budget check out this H&M version which has a similar vibe but offers a little more coverage and is an absolute steal at 40% off for £18 / $39.99.
Are you also eying up her beach bag? That’s the Jacquemus Le Bambola Zebra Print Tote £1,177.18 / $1,450 but I’ve spotted an amazing leather zebra shoulder bag at River Island £68 / $126 which I think does the job just as well!
Alex said her inspiration for Victoria Ratliff - played by Parker Posey - and the rest of her family was “as if they just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren catalogue”, and I was nodding my head as I took in Victoria’s first outfit on the show.
Sadly the Banana Republic shirt dress is already sold out, but Whistles has a cracking lookalike which you can shop at Selfridges for £109 / $121
I immediately warmed to Manchester lass Chelsea - aka Aimee Lou Wood - and her quirky personality, and I love her boho chic wardrobe just as much.
I think I might have to invest in her crochet My Beachy Side dress £326 / $314 for the summer as it’s definitely one you can roll out year after year. If you’re wanting a crochet dress with a bit more coverage, though, let me point you in the direction of this lovely M&S number, £39.50 / $69.99
Piper is a bit of an enigma, and I definitely feel she’s hiding some secrets - but for me, her wardrobe was spot on. My fave outfit was her lace-trimmed broderie Polo Ralph Lauren Dress. Sadly it’s sold out but I think this Joules Broderie Maxi dress is just as nice, if not better, and it’s on sale for £53.
Thank you to my lovely reader Aldona for writing in to ID Piper's headphones - the Master & Dynamic MW75 in the Neura and Automobil Lamborghini colourway, $599 / £539
I did manage to track down a black version of the Valentino Garavani V-neck swimsuit £840 / $1,400 that Kate, played by Leslie Bibb wears in episode one. But if you absolutely need the hot pink shade, how about this Arezzo V-neck Panel Swimsuit from Boden? £30 / $46.39 - currently 50% off.
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