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The vacation dress earns its place in the suitcase by doing the work of three pieces — beach cover-up, dinner outfit, day-to-night transition. Swimwear World's designer dress edit is built for that flexibility, drawn from the swim labels that design resortwear with the same eye for fit and fabric.

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Flowy maxi dresses for sunset dinners, midi dresses for daytime lunches, and mini dresses for the boat day — every length in light, packable fabrics that travel well.

Shop by designer

Embroidered Colombian dresses from Agua Bendita, Brazilian-print kaftans from Vix, easy California knits from Frankies Bikinis, and runway resortwear from Devon Windsor.

Pair with swim

Many dresses match a coordinating bikini or one-piece from the same designer collection — pack the set, look styled across the whole trip. Browse cover-ups for poolside layers. Free US & Canada shipping.

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Beach Riot: Joie Dress
Joie Dress
Beach Riot
Striped knit maxi dress, open-back detail
SKU: 275-1541
$198.00
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SER.O.YA: Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
SER.O.YA
Navy ruched mesh midi dress, off-shoulder neckline
SKU: 161-057
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Isotta Maxi Dress
Isotta Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Rose off-shoulder maxi dress, mermaid pleated skirt
SKU: 161-054
$418.00
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Arwen Maxi Dress
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Arwen Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
White knit top and sheer maxi skirt set
SKU: 161-050
$328.00
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SER.O.YA: Henne Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
Best Seller
Henne Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Metallic-knit halter gown, high side slit
SKU: 161-051
$268.00
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Katinka Dress
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Katinka Dress
Astr the Label
Linen-blend halter midi dress, ruched sweetheart bodice
SKU: 126-044
$188.00
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Baobab: Riri Maxi Dress
Riri Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless cutout maxi dress, coral-crimson ombre
SKU: 120-1252
$300.00
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SER.O.YA: Deniz Mesh Mini Dress
Deniz Mesh Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Off-shoulder ruched mini dress in layered mesh
SKU: 161-065
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
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Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
SER.O.YA
Off-shoulder mesh midi dress, ruched sides
SKU: 161-052
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Serenade Knit Maxi Dress
Serenade Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
White long-sleeve knit maxi dress, sheer pleated skirt
SKU: 161-055
$398.00
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Vallarta Mini Dress
Vallarta Mini Dress
Vorn
Polo-collar knit mini dress, dropped sleeves
SKU: 626-030
$290.00
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Baobab: Mambo Maxi Dress
Mambo Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress in red, ring-detail cutout
SKU: 120-1331
$300.00
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Baobab: Rita Maxi Dress
Rita Maxi Dress
Baobab
Striped maxi dress, scoop neckline, diagonal print
SKU: 120-1328
$300.00
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Tazia Dress
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Tazia Dress
Astr the Label
Floral maxi dress, scalloped trim, button-front detail
SKU: 126-045
$198.00
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Alison Tiered Drop-Waist Maxi Dress
Alison Tiered Drop-Waist Maxi Dress
Astr the Label
Floral chiffon tiered maxi dress, drop waist
SKU: 126-040
$178.00
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Amiya Chiffon Maxi Dress
Amiya Chiffon Maxi Dress
Astr the Label
Printed chiffon dress, asymmetric ruffles, plunging V-neck
SKU: 126-042
$188.00
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Ofra Dress
Ofra Dress
Astr the Label
Organza ruffle-tier mini dress, rosette halter
SKU: 126-043
$158.00
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L Space: Wren Maxi Dress
Wren Maxi Dress
L Space
Smocked maxi dress, ruffle-strap square neckline
SKU: 130-4619
$178.00
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L Space: Hallie Maxi Dress
Hallie Maxi Dress
L Space
Chevron-print strapless maxi dress
SKU: 130-4610
$163.00
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SER.O.YA: Dree Knit Maxi Dress
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Dree Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Striped halter knit maxi dress, open back
SKU: 161-069
$327.00
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SER.O.YA: Jemma Dress
Jemma Dress
SER.O.YA
Halter maxi dress, crossover straps, semi-sheer hem
SKU: 161-067
$398.00
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SER.O.YA: Emeri Metallic Knit Mini Dress
Emeri Metallic Knit Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Metallic knit mini dress, teardrop keyhole cutout
SKU: 161-068
$268.00
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SER.O.YA: Maxime Dress
Best Seller
Maxime Dress
SER.O.YA
Asymmetrical off-shoulder maxi dress, pleated skirt
SKU: 161-066
$398.00
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Baobab: Biscay Maxi Dress
Biscay Maxi Dress
Baobab
Baby-blue maxi dress, open-shoulder billowing sleeves
SKU: 120-1080
$300.00 $180.00 -40%
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Baobab: Nara Maxi Dress
Nara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress, coral-to-magenta ombre, side slit
SKU: 120-1251
$350.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Zigzag crochet-knit mini dress, scalloped hem
SKU: 130-4581
$125.00
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L Space: Frankie Mini Dress
Frankie Mini Dress
L Space
Asymmetrical bodycon mini dress in magenta, ruched waist
SKU: 130-4579
$125.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress, golden-to-olive gradient
SKU: 120-1282
$320.00
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Baobab: Mambo Maxi Dress
Mambo Maxi Dress
Baobab
Bandeau crop top and high-waisted skirt, butter yellow
SKU: 120-1280
$300.00
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Baobab: Romina Maxi Dress
Romina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter maxi dress in pastel yellow, ring detail
SKU: 120-1281
$330.00
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Baobab: El Maxi Dress
El Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless gown in blush pink, layered draping
SKU: 120-1262
$350.00
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Baobab: Lora Maxi Dress
Lora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter dress, burgundy-to-lilac ombre, sarong waist tie
SKU: 120-1261
$330.00
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Baobab: Giselle Maxi Dress
Giselle Maxi Dress
Baobab
Bandeau cutout gown, rose-burgundy shimmer
SKU: 120-1260
$300.00
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Baobab: Zoe Maxi Dress
Zoe Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ruched halter gown in burgundy, fringe hem
SKU: 120-1259
$350.00
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Baobab: Eleonora Maxi Dress
Eleonora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter gown in orange, gathered waist, front slit
SKU: 120-1255
$300.00 $180.00 -40%
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Best Seller
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress in pink, knotted waist
SKU: 120-1249
$330.00
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Baobab: Donata Maxi Dress
Donata Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter maxi dress, plunging neckline, ruffle hem
SKU: 120-1247
$285.00
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Baobab: Blake Maxi Dress
Blake Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ombre halter maxi dress, open back
SKU: 120-1233
$300.00
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Baobab: Rita Maxi Dress
Rita Maxi Dress
Baobab
Diagonal-stripe slip maxi dress, spaghetti straps
SKU: 120-1231
$300.00
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Baobab: Nicola Maxi Dress
Nicola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sky-blue strapless maxi dress, open-back tie
SKU: 120-1222
$330.00
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Peixoto: Wyatt Mini Dress
Wyatt Mini Dress
Peixoto
Red off-shoulder mini dress, tiered ruffle layers
SKU: 605-1403
$198.00
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SER.O.YA: Galleria Maxi Dress
Galleria Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Fold-over neckline knit dress, long bell sleeves
SKU: 161-058
$348.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Wave-print mini dress, scalloped hem
SKU: 130-4541
$125.00
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Agua Bendita: Spring Mini Dress
Spring Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Lace-up mini dress, floral print, blue and green
SKU: 450-3219
$235.00
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Baobab: Wara Maxi Dress
Wara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Orange maxi dress, smocked bodice
SKU: 120-1170
$330.00
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Dawn Maxi Dress
Dawn Maxi Dress
Baobab
Cut-out halter maxi dress, draped waist
SKU: 120-1155
$300.00
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Baobab: Clelia Maxi Dress
Clelia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Yellow halter maxi dress, ring-detail neckline
SKU: 120-1130
$330.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Yellow drop-waist mini dress, low V-back
SKU: 605-1357
$158.00
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Barbara Dress
Barbara Dress
SER.O.YA
Beige ribbed-knit mini dress, off-shoulder neckline
SKU: 161-053
$248.00
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Josefina Maxi Dress
Josefina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Chocolate maxi dress, shell-detail bodice
SKU: 120-1118
$375.00
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Ronda Maxi Dress
Ronda Maxi Dress
Baobab
Chartreuse halter maxi dress, cascading hem panels
SKU: 120-1107
$475.00
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Peixoto: Liam Midi Dress
Liam Midi Dress
Peixoto
Pink midi dress, sweetheart neckline and flounced hem
SKU: 605-1309
$188.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Crochet mini dress in peach, scalloped hem
SKU: 130-4484
$125.00
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PQ Swim: Melissa Fringe Dress
Best Seller
Melissa Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Pastel pink crochet maxi dress, fringe hem
SKU: 550-2856
$184.00
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Agua Bendita: Spring Mini Dress
Spring Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral brocade fit-and-flare mini dress
SKU: 450-3161
$235.00
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Devon Windsor: Leiza Dress
Best Seller
Leiza Dress
Devon Windsor
Sky-blue knit maxi dress, fringed hem
SKU: 515-197
$395.00
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Ari Mini Dress
Ari Mini Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder high-neck mini dress, ombre print
SKU: 120-513
$250.00 $175.00 -30%
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
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Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Orange smocked maxi dress, tiered skirt
SKU: 605-1167
$168.00 $100.80 -40%
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Best Seller
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Pink lace-trim mini dress, puff sleeves
SKU: 605-1137
$238.00
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Beach Riot: Mallory Dress
Mallory Dress
Beach Riot
Heathered collared mini dress, pleated drop waist
SKU: 275-1535
$168.00
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Paramidonna: Jerry Dress
Jerry Dress
Paramidonna
Sheer lace maxi dress, wrap bodice, open back
SKU: 148-446
$411.00
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Paramidonna: Jerry Dress
Jerry Dress
Paramidonna
Chocolate-brown sheer lace maxi dress, open back, halter neckline
SKU: 148-437
$411.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Open-knit polo maxi dress, rolled cuffs
SKU: 626-039
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Polo-collar knit maxi dress, dropped sleeves
SKU: 626-032
$310.00
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Dresses — Frequently Asked Questions

A great vacation dress is versatile and packable — light fabrics that travel well and silhouettes that work for beach, lunch, and dinner. Maxis suit evenings, midis suit daytime, minis suit boat days.

Many can. Lighter beach dresses double as cover-ups, while structured resort dresses work better as standalone day-to-dinner outfits. Each product page notes the intended use.

Yes — many designer dresses coordinate with a bikini or one-piece from the same collection, so you can pack a matched set and look styled across the whole trip.

We carry resort and vacation dresses from labels including Agua Bendita, Vix, Frankies Bikinis, and Devon Windsor — in maxi, midi, and mini lengths.