Helen, Boston, USA Martinique Martinique, for all intensive purposes, is France in the form of an island in the Carribean. Its very, very chic and cosmopolitan. If its cool and fashionable, its the mode of dress here. Brassieres are optional even in the workplace, with most locals seemingly going the braless route. Tourists tend to follow suit and leave their bras at the hotel.
Beaches are top-free, and pointe de boute beach is clothing optional.
Only Europeans, it seems, go completely nude. Penny, Boca Raton, USA Mexico See also Latin America Lightweight pants with pockets are key. They are equal parts basic and stylish, and can be dressed up or dressed down. Lightweight cotton also dries faster when you wash it and takes up less room in your suitcase. This made me feel more respectful and at-home, plus I avoided leering from men.