In May 2026, I received a last-minute invitation to visit Antalya, Türkiye with Turkish Airlines. Since the trip came together so quickly, I didn’t have much time to prepare outfits and mostly shopped from my own closet — which honestly made the styling feel even more natural and personal.
Antalya in May felt like the perfect start of summer. Warm sunny days, Mediterranean breeze, beautiful resort mornings, beach afternoons, and cooler evenings that still felt comfortable in dresses and sandals. Most days were in the high 70s to mid 80s, so my wardrobe naturally became all about breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes, swimwear, and easy pieces that could move from the resort to ancient cities to dinner by the sea.
Here’s everything I wore during my trip to Antalya.
1. Casual airport and everyday resort style: a soft bra-free top paired with elastic loose-leg pants for comfortable travel and relaxed Mediterranean mornings.
What I wore: A&F Bra free Tank top // Aerie Sweatpants //Polo Ralph Lauren Hat
2. White lace long dress styled with layered necklaces and sandals for dinner at Perge Ancient City.
Ancient City Outfit
For Perge Ancient City, I wore a long white lace dress paired with layered necklaces and simple sandals.
The ancient ruins, warm golden light, and soft Mediterranean breeze made the whole evening feel almost cinematic. I loved how the white lace looked against the historic stone background — elegant without feeling overdone.
My dress is from Charina Sarte, no more avaliable, and I found some similar options below. Necklace is from Jennifer behr.
3. Leaf print kaftan for an easy resort afternoon look.
Resort Style in Antalya, Most resort days called for effortless summer pieces.
One of my favorite resort looks was a leafy print kaftan that felt very “Mediterranean vacation.” Lightweight kaftans are honestly one of the best things to pack for Antalya in warmer months.
My dress is from Maison Common, see my other favorite one piece resort kaftan picks below:
4. White jeans and a white button-down shirt for hiking — not your usual hiking outfit, but a more classy, modern, and slightly tough approach to adventure style.
What I wore: J.Crew shirt // Zara Jeans (similar here) // J.Crew sandals(from last year, just bought this new style) // Maison Michael Hat
5. Most resort days called for effortless summer pieces.
I wore this raffia tote bag almost every day. It matched perfectly with long summer dresses, sandals, swimsuits, and beach looks while adding that relaxed coastal feeling to every outfit.
What I wore: H&M dress (sold out, I also love this one)// Raffia Tote bag (old, similar here) // Vintage Gucci Sunglasses (similar here)
6. Matching swim top and shorts with a lightweight sarong by the beach.
At the beach and resort pool, I mostly wore matching swim sets with sarongs and lightweight cover-ups.
One look I especially loved was a matching swim top and shorts paired with a flowing sarong for beachside afternoons.
My swim set is old, see my favorite new swimwear here:
7. Strapless printed maxi dress for resort dinner nights.
Dinner in Antalya always felt a little glamorous. One night, I wore this H&M strapless printed maxi dress to dinner at the resort. The flowy silhouette worked perfectly with the warm evening weather, ocean breeze, and candlelit atmosphere. the necklace is also from H&M.
See my other favorite budget friendly beachside night out dress picks below:
8. Halter tank top and biker shorts for ziplining, boating, and adventure day at Göynük Canyon.
Adventure Day Outfit, For Göynük Canyon activities like ziplining and boating, comfort and movement became the priority.
I wore a halter tank top with biker shorts — simple, sporty, lightweight, and easy for all the adventure activities while still feeling cute enough for photos.
What I wore: Aerie Halter top// Biker Shorts // Native Shoes plastic sneakers
9. Red polka dot swimsuit with matching headpiece at Olimpos Beach.
At Olimpos Beach, I wore a red polka dot swimsuit with a matching headpiece, which felt playful, classic, and very old-Hollywood-on-the-Mediterranean. For friend who have been following me for a while knew that I have have this swimsuit for years — still my favorite.
Shop my current favorite one piece swimsuit here:
10. Linen long dress at the ancient city — breathable, timeless, and perfect for Antalya’s warm May weather.
Linen Long Dress at the Ancient City
Another favorite look from the trip was a long linen dress worn while visiting the ancient city. Linen just feels right in Antalya’s warm May weather — breathable, effortless, and timeless.
I loved how the soft neutral tones and natural texture blended beautifully with the ancient stone ruins and Mediterranean surroundings. It felt elegant, comfortable, and very true to the relaxed coastal feeling of Türkiye.
This dress is an old favorite from Charina Sarte, see my other favorite long dress below:
11. Simple yoga outfit for peaceful resort mornings.
Resort Morning Yoga
For yoga at the resort, I kept things simple with a comfortable matching workout set. Honestly, with the mountain views and Mediterranean air in the background, almost any workout outfit feels elevated there. P.S. These leggings are from Athleta, and they’re honestly one of my favorite pairs.
12. Polka dot halter dress layered over swimwear with a sun hat for beach walks.
Yes, I layered a polka dot halter dress over the red polka dot swimsuit with a classy hat for walking around the beach area. They are such a good match. this polka dot dress was from ASOS many years ago, and I found some similar options under $100 dresses below:
13.Wide-leg pants, ribbed tee, and baseball hat at the airport lounge.
One of my favorite combinations was a ribbed tee with wide-leg pants and a baseball hat at the airport lounge. And as always, I packed my favorite Polo Ralph Lauren baseball hat — it somehow works with everything and makes travel outfits feel instantly more put together.
What I wore: H&M ribbed Tee // Petite Studio Pants // Chanel Bag
15. Airplane travel style — stretchy elastic pants, oversized tee, layered with a red sweater.
Airport & Travel Looks
Comfort always comes first for long flights. I wore soft elastic wide-leg pants, oversized tees, ribbed tops, and layered sweaters that were easy to move in but still looked polished enough for airport photos and lounges.
What I wore: J.Crew tee// J.Crew pants // Caroline Herrera Sweater // Polo Ralph Lauren Hat
14. Also on the plane: my favorite Polo Ralph Lauren baseball hat that somehow works with every travel outfit.I own a lot of baseball cap, but this style is my favorite among them all.
Overall, Antalya style in May was all about easy elegance — breathable fabrics, relaxed shapes, coastal textures, swimsuits, soft dresses, raffia accessories, comfortable sandals, and pieces that could move naturally between beach, resort, adventure, and beautiful dinners.
A little Mediterranean softness in every outfit.
