El Nido, Palawan, hailed by Conde Nast Traveler as one of “The Best Islands in the World” for the second straight year, was the setting for Inquirer Lifestyle’s holiday resortwear feature.

Shot in El Nido Resorts’ Lagen and Miniloc islands, these ensembles will take you from day to night, from the beach front to indoors.

You can go colorful or metallic; loose and billowy; or snug and skin-tight.

Say goodbye to 2016 and greet 2017 in one of the most beautiful destinations in the Philippines, wearing the current vibe: freedom in fashion.

There’s (style) freedom in the islands!

Walking on air
Visit an island getaway with the most colorful of flowy dresses.

Jean therapy
Sexy jeans are still on point for a romantic dinner date by the poolside.

Sheer black dress shirt with detailing, skinny jeans, multicolor denim handbag, Diesel; ankle-length graphic sandals, Kurt Geiger — Sheer black dress shirt with detailing, skinny jeans, multicolor denim handbag, Diesel;
ankle-length graphic sandals, Kurt Geiger

Sky high
Against the breathtaking rock formations of El Nido, this sheer lace sweater can be a sexy cover-up.

Sheer black lace sweater, Ricardo Preto, available at Rustan’s; ankle-length graphic sandals, Kurt Geiger

Oversize it
An oversized men’s shirt can be turned into a dress, and spruced up with an elegant belt.

Red basic tee, Diesel; metallic leaf belt, Josie Natori, available at Rustan’s; Chinese graphic clutch, Vivienne Tam, available at Rustan’s

Lingerie chic
Lingerie isn’t only for the bedroom these days; it can also be a statement piece for an elegant resort ensemble.

See-through black dress shirt, Diesel; lingerie top, Sfera; tropical-print culottes, Ricardo Preto available in Rustan’s

Photography Jason Clyde Gabriel
Styling Luis Carlo San Juan and Valerie Lim
Makeup provided by Becca available at Adora, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati
Hairstyle Miko Dacanay
Model Alaiza Malinao
Shot on location at Lagen and Miniloc Islands, El Nido Resorts
Special thanks to Jel Lagman