Print-mixing might sound intimidating, but with a few style rules, you can confidently combine patterns for a fashion-forward look using printed dresses and layering pieces. Start with a Common Color The easiest way to mix prints is to choose pieces that share at least one common color. This creates visual cohesion even when the patterns themselves are different. Vary the Scale Pair a...

 Tropical destinations — Bali, Thailand, the Caribbean, Fiji, Costa Rica, Hawaii — share a climate that demands a very specific kind of summer travel collection. Extreme humidity, intense sun, warm evenings, and frequent water activities all shape what you should pack. Get it right and you'll be comfortable, stylish, and endlessly photographed against those lush backdrops....