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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.

Shop by length

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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Vix: Lilian Midi Dress
Lilian Midi Dress
Vix
Black bodycon midi dress, gold-hardware straps
SKU: 305-3575
$298.00
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Vix: Micah Long Dress
Micah Long Dress
Vix
Black mesh cover-up dress, beaded straps
SKU: 305-3468
$618.00
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Vix: Petra Midi Dress
Petra Midi Dress
Vix
White bodycon midi dress, gold-green cutouts
SKU: 305-3539
$348.00
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Vix: Petra Midi Dress
Petra Midi Dress
Vix
Black midi dress, gold-medallion cutouts
SKU: 305-3532
$348.00
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Vix: Sharon Short Dress
Sharon Short Dress
Vix
Black bodycon mini dress, one-shoulder strap
SKU: 305-3472
$268.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Dani Lace Dress
Dani Lace Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Cotton lace mini dress, bubble sleeves, plunge neckline
SKU: 880-546
$380.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Katu Mesh Dress
Katu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Removable mesh cape, Grecian draping, adjustable ties
SKU: 880-535
$330.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Katu Mesh Dress
Katu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Mesh maxi dress, drop waist, thigh-high slit
SKU: 880-549
$330.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Venti Dress
Venti Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Jacquard mini dress, racerback, box-pleated skirt
SKU: 880-557
$400.00
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Agua Bendita: Clavelina Tunic
Clavelina Tunic
Agua Bendita
Button-front maxi dress, placement print, gathered sleeves
SKU: 450-3046
$280.00 $168.00 -40%
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Vix: Susana Midi Dress
Susana Midi Dress
Vix
Charcoal-brown midi dress, gathered front, sheer hem
SKU: 305-3730
$328.00
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Vix: Rumi Long Dress
Rumi Long Dress
Vix
Rust-brown maxi dress, ruched bodice, open-tie back
SKU: 305-3736
$368.00
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Vix: Lais Long Dress
Lais Long Dress
Vix
Rust-brown midi dress, crew neck, front slit
SKU: 305-3737
$298.00
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Vix: Janet Short Dress
Janet Short Dress
Vix
Rust-brown mini dress, embellished straps, low back
SKU: 305-3738
$298.00
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Vix: Malika Midi Dress
Malika Midi Dress
Vix
Olive-green midi dress, square neck, low back
SKU: 305-3749
$368.00
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Malai: Aura Dress
Aura Dress
Malai
Minimalist maxi dress, low scoop back
SKU: 600-3152
$160.00
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Maaji: Tulip Dress
Tulip Dress
Maaji
Yellow embroidered mini dress, low scoop back
SKU: 190-3992
$166.00
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Maaji: Pamela Dress
Pamela Dress
Maaji
Ombre mini sundress, spaghetti straps, flared skirt
SKU: 190-3990
$199.00
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Maaji: Riya Dress
Riya Dress
Maaji
Tropical floral-print romper, V-neckline, flared shorts
SKU: 190-4004
$116.00
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Maaji: Sinni Dress
Sinni Dress
Maaji
Fish-and-palm-print maxi dress, empire waist, smocked back
SKU: 190-4008
$180.00
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Beach Riot: Elodie Dress
Elodie Dress
Beach Riot
Blue floral-print maxi dress, ruffled cap sleeves
SKU: 275-1575
$198.00
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L Space: Off Duty Dress
Off Duty Dress
L Space
Collared polo mini dress, striped trim
SKU: 130-4636
$136.00
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L Space: Arlo Maxi Dress
Arlo Maxi Dress
L Space
Button-front maxi dress, crisscross open back
SKU: 130-4638
$209.00
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L Space: Rosalie Maxi Dress
Rosalie Maxi Dress
L Space
Striped knit maxi dress, tie neckline
SKU: 130-4640
$165.00
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L Space: Arlo Maxi Dress
Arlo Maxi Dress
L Space
Button-front maxi dress in burgundy, crisscross back
SKU: 130-4641
$198.00
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Capittana: Gretta Dress
Gretta Dress
Capittana
Zigzag-print knit maxi dress, button-down front
SKU: 610-855
$260.00
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Baobab: Nia Maxi Dress
Nia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Deep-red maxi dress, keyhole back
SKU: 120-1140
$300.00
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Tiare Hawaii: Amalfi Mini Dress
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Amalfi Mini Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Bell-sleeve mini dress, layered skirt
SKU: 435-111
$112.00 $67.20 -40%
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Baobab: Eloisa Maxi Dress
Eloisa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless emerald green maxi dress, fringe trim
SKU: 120-1349
$350.00
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Baobab: Celele Maxi Dress
Celele Maxi Dress
Baobab
Olive green maxi dress, asymmetric shoulder, ruched waist
SKU: 120-1347
$300.00
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Baobab: Emiliana Maxi Dress
Emiliana Maxi Dress
Baobab
Black halter maxi dress, fringe hem, open back
SKU: 120-1381
$420.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless black maxi dress, cowl-draped open back
SKU: 120-1351
$320.00
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Baobab: Onda Maxi Dress
Onda Maxi Dress
Baobab
Burgundy maxi dress, asymmetric shoulder, knotted waist
SKU: 120-1367
$330.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless red maxi dress, fluid floor-length silhouette
SKU: 120-1355
$320.00
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Baobab: Eleonora Maxi Dress
Eleonora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Gold maxi dress, plunging halter, knotted waist
SKU: 120-1359
$330.00
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Baobab: Cloe Mini Dress
Cloe Mini Dress
Baobab
Black fringe mini dress, halter neckline, open back
SKU: 120-1385
$330.00
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Baobab: Louise Maxi Dress
Louise Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter maxi dress, black-to-cream ombre, beaded waist
SKU: 120-1377
$400.00
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Baobab: Zoe Maxi Dress
Zoe Maxi Dress
Baobab
Rust maxi dress, halter neckline, fringe hem
SKU: 120-1358
$350.00
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Baobab: Rondine Maxi Dress
Rondine Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter maxi dress, chocolate-to-cream ombre
SKU: 120-1353
$330.00
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Baobab: Donatella Maxi Dress
Donatella Maxi Dress
Baobab
Red halter maxi dress, ruched hip drape
SKU: 120-1356
$330.00
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Musa Maxi Dress
Musa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Gold maxi dress, long sleeves, plunging open back
SKU: 120-1362
$330.00
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Chocolate-brown maxi dress, asymmetric shoulder, ring detail
SKU: 120-1387
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Kristen Dress
Kristen Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral-butterfly print mini dress, pleated flared hem
SKU: 450-3043
$235.00 $141.00 -40%
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PQ Swim: Tavi Dress
Tavi Dress
PQ Swim
White floral-embroidered maxi dress, cutout waist
SKU: 550-2920
$184.00
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Malai: Alhena Dress
Alhena Dress
Malai
White tiered maxi dress, deep V neckline
SKU: 600-3040
$178.00
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Agua Bendita: Julia Maxi Dress
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Julia Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Sweetheart floral maxi dress, front cutout
SKU: 450-3367
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Alana Maxi Dress
Alana Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral lace maxi skirt, zebra-trim ruffles
SKU: 450-3368
$330.00
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Baobab: Giselle Maxi Dress
Giselle Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless burgundy maxi dress, sculptural cutouts, twisted ruching
SKU: 120-1386
$330.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Corah Mini Dress
Corah Mini Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Striped knit mini dress, side slit
SKU: 702-316
$182.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Conchita Dress
Conchita Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Green smocked mini dress, front cutout
SKU: 702-285
$175.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Konda Dress
Konda Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Floral mesh maxi dress, thigh-high slit
SKU: 702-401
$160.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Konda Dress
Konda Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Sheer animal-print mesh maxi dress
SKU: 702-417
$160.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Mimi Shirt Dress
Mimi Shirt Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Oversized rayon-crinkle shirt dress
SKU: 702-532
$160.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Rua Mesh Dress
Rua Mesh Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Floral mesh mini dress, sheer long sleeves
SKU: 702-400
$160.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Rua Mini Dress
Rua Mini Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Striped knit mini dress, long sleeves
SKU: 702-450
$195.00
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Stone Fox Swim: Rua Mini Dress
Rua Mini Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Striped knit mini dress, boat neckline
SKU: 702-452
$195.00
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Beach Riot: Rianne Dress
Rianne Dress
Beach Riot
Floral-print maxi dress, hidden side pockets
SKU: 275-1285
$178.00
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Baobab: Guapi Maxi Dress
Guapi Maxi Dress
Baobab
Citrus-green halter maxi dress, front cutout
SKU: 120-1026
$300.00
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Agua Bendita: Palmery Mini Dress
Palmery Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Open-knit mini dress, beaded fringe, black
SKU: 450-3365
$330.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Smocked-bodice midi dress, square neckline
SKU: 130-4654
$189.00
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L Space: Shea Maxi Dress
Shea Maxi Dress
L Space
Halter maxi dress in blue, plunging cutout neckline
SKU: 130-4658
$145.00
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Baobab: Stella Maxi Dress
Stella Maxi Dress
Baobab
High-halter maxi dress, black-to-cream ombre, side slit
SKU: 120-1379
$330.00
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Baobab: Roro Maxi Dress
Roro Maxi Dress
Baobab
Black maxi dress, waist cutouts, lace skirt
SKU: 120-1350
$330.00
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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.