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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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Peixoto: Andie Mini Dress
Andie Mini Dress
Peixoto
Smocked texture mini dress
SKU: 605-1370
$178.00
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Peixoto: Eden Mini Dress
Eden Mini Dress
Peixoto
Sweetheart neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1385
$158.00
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Baobab: Blake Maxi Dress
Blake Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter ties dress
SKU: 120-1233
$300.00
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Seashell: Haven Knit Midi Dress With Belly Chain
Haven Knit Midi Dress With Belly Chain
Seashell
Ribbed knit midi dress
SKU: 146-325
$195.00
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Maaji: Marena Dress
Marena Dress
Maaji
Vibrant dress
SKU: 190-3842
$150.00
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Maaji: Anahi Dress
Anahi Dress
Maaji
Bold and tropical dress
SKU: 190-3875
$175.00
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Maaji: Molton Dress
Molton Dress
Maaji
Sun-soaked dress
SKU: 190-3877
$116.00
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Kibys: Rubi Knit Dress
Rubi Knit Dress
Kibys
Resort elegance dress
SKU: 134-271
$230.00
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Baobab: Louise Mini Dress
Louise Mini Dress
Baobab
Textured fabric dress
SKU: 120-1182
$265.00
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Vix: Nolan Midi Dress
Nolan Midi Dress
Vix
Ruched body design dress
SKU: 305-3369
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Bec Knit Mini Dress
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Bec Knit Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Fitted shape design dress
SKU: 161-032
$248.00
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Maaji: Guilia Dress
Guilia Dress
Maaji
Backless dress
SKU: 190-3903
$116.00
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Maaji: Serena Dress
Serena Dress
Maaji
Thin straps dress
SKU: 190-3906
$174.00
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Maaji: Emily Dress
Emily Dress
Maaji
Thick straps dress
SKU: 190-3913
$164.00
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Maaji: Ailany Dress
Ailany Dress
Maaji
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 190-3916
$174.00
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Maaji: Doolin Dress
Doolin Dress
Maaji
Striped print dress
SKU: 190-3917
$116.00
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Maaji: Debbie Dress
Debbie Dress
Maaji
Thin straps dress
SKU: 190-3930
$137.00
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Maaji: Guilia Dress
Guilia Dress
Maaji
Thin straps dress
SKU: 190-3935
$80.00
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Maaji: Arabella Dress
Arabella Dress
Maaji
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 190-3951
$116.00
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Maaji: Lewes Dress
Lewes Dress
Maaji
Embroidery detail dress
SKU: 190-3961
$250.00
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Maaji: Levi Dress
Levi Dress
Maaji
Thick straps dress
SKU: 190-3965
$149.00
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Maaji: Crimson Dress
Crimson Dress
Maaji
Strapless dress
SKU: 190-3973
$245.00
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Maaji: Zephyra Dress
Zephyra Dress
Maaji
Ruffle details dress
SKU: 190-3974
$149.00
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Maaji: Lucca Dress
Lucca Dress
Maaji
Knit dress
SKU: 190-3978
$160.00
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Vix: Lian Midi Dress
Lian Midi Dress
Vix
Strapess dress
SKU: 305-3614
$418.00
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Vix: Nika Short Dress
Nika Short Dress
Vix
Front cut-out design dress
SKU: 305-3646
$268.00
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Vix: Nika Short Dress
Nika Short Dress
Vix
Front cut-outs dress
SKU: 305-3640
$268.00
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Peixoto: Adeline Mini Dress
Adeline Mini Dress
Peixoto
Off-shoulder mini dress
SKU: 605-1355
$168.00
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Peixoto: Charlotte Maxi Dress
Charlotte Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline maxi dress
SKU: 605-1416
$248.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 605-1346
$218.00
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Peixoto: Flynn Mini Dress
Flynn Mini Dress
Peixoto
Sweetheart neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1396
$178.00
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Vix: Talita Short Dress
Talita Short Dress
Vix
Fluid and feminine dress
SKU: 305-3693
$268.00
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Capittana: Ella Knitted Maxi Dress
Ella Knitted Maxi Dress
Capittana
Unique neckline dress
SKU: 610-729
$220.00
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PQ Swim: Poppy Dress
Poppy Dress
PQ Swim
Narrow shoulder straps
SKU: 550-2750
$164.00
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PQ Swim: Tatiana Dress
Tatiana Dress
PQ Swim
Dramatic open back dress
SKU: 550-2747
$168.00
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Agua Bendita: Indira Maxi Dress
Indira Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Feminine edge dress
SKU: 450-3277
$300.00
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PQ Swim: Vanessa Fringe Dress
Vanessa Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Fringe detailed dress
SKU: 550-2776
$168.00
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PQ Swim: Vanessa Strapless Fringe Dress
Vanessa Strapless Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Net macramé detailed dress
SKU: 550-2527
$154.00
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Vix: Ninny Long Dress
Ninny Long Dress
Vix
Flowy and elegant
SKU: 305-3500
$498.00
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Change of Scenery: Cecilia Dress
Cecilia Dress
Change of Scenery
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 168-177
$298.00
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Change of Scenery: Kristen Dress
Kristen Dress
Change of Scenery
Smocked bodice midi dress
SKU: 168-181
$268.00
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Change of Scenery: Cecilia Dress
Cecilia Dress
Change of Scenery
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 168-189
$238.00
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L Space: Upbeat Dress
Upbeat Dress
L Space
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 130-4575
$130.00
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L Space: Frankie Mini Dress
Frankie Mini Dress
L Space
Off shoulder design dress
SKU: 130-4579
$125.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Scoop neckline dress
SKU: 130-4581
$125.00
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PQ Swim: Aurelia Dress
Aurelia Dress
PQ Swim
Halter neckline dress
SKU: 550-2816
$198.00
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Waimari: Charlotte Dress
Charlotte Dress
Waimari
V-neckline mini dress
SKU: 194-015
$375.00
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Baobab: Athena Maxi Dress
Athena Maxi Dress
Baobab
Scarf-style halter dress
SKU: 120-1034
$330.00
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Baobab: Cassis Mini Dress
Cassis Mini Dress
Baobab
Halter-neck mini dress
SKU: 120-1078
$280.00
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Baobab: Romina Maxi Dress
Romina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Alluring dress
SKU: 120-1281
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Amonita Mini Dress
Amonita Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Structured bodice mini dress
SKU: 450-3306
$250.00
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Baobab: Dua Maxi Dress
Dua Maxi Dress
Baobab
Side cut-outs dress
SKU: 120-1215
$400.00
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Baobab: Muse Mini Dress
Muse Mini Dress
Baobab
Playful dress
SKU: 120-1277
$270.00
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Agua Bendita: Kristen Dress
Kristen Dress
Agua Bendita
Square neck mini dress
SKU: 450-3010
$250.00 $150.00 -40%
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Agua Bendita: Rosal Dress
Rosal Dress
Agua Bendita
Puff sleeves mini dress
SKU: 450-3041
$245.00 $147.00 -40%
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Agua Bendita: Gabriella Dress
Gabriella Dress
Agua Bendita
Halter neckline dress
SKU: 450-2979
$310.00 $155.00 -50%
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Agua Bendita: Marcia Dress
Marcia Dress
Agua Bendita
Smocked back maxi dress
SKU: 450-3088
$330.00 $231.00 -30%
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Peixoto: Nora Knit Dress
Nora Knit Dress
Peixoto
Delicate straps dress
SKU: 605-1010
$148.00
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Luli Fama: Maxi Tank Dress
Maxi Tank Dress
Luli Fama
Thick straps dress
SKU: 135-3159
$128.00
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BF
Ryden Maxi Dress
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Ryden Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Unlined maxi dress
SKU: 435-087
$143.00
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Baobab: Biscay Maxi Dress
Biscay Maxi Dress
Baobab
High draped neckline dress
SKU: 120-1080
$300.00
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Beach Riot: Emory Dress
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Emory Dress
Beach Riot
Short sleeve design dress
SKU: 275-1041
$188.00
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Agua Bendita: Meeg Dress
Meeg Dress
Agua Bendita
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 450-3182
$270.00
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Baobab: Lora Maxi Dress
Lora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ethereal dress
SKU: 120-1261
$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.