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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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Baobab: Marea Dress
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Marea Dress
Baobab
One shoulder midi dress
SKU: 120-003
$250.00
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Flook: Nimah Dress
Nimah Dress
Flook the Label
Plunging V-neck maxi dress
SKU: 905-031
$219.00 $131.40 -40%
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Peixoto: Nissi Pom Pom Dress
Nissi Pom Pom Dress
Peixoto
Pom-pom mini dress
SKU: 605-731
$138.00 $96.60 -30%
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Suboo: Luella Keyhole Front Midi Dress
Luella Keyhole Front Midi Dress
Suboo
Multi straps midi dress
SKU: 815-128
$278.40 $167.04 -40%
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Girl and the Sun: Annalise Mini Dress
Annalise Mini Dress
Girl and the Sun
A line tierred skirt dress
SKU: 995-016
$110.00 $66.00 -40%
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Girl and The Sun: Bambi Maxi Dress
Bambi Maxi Dress
Girl and The Sun
Stunning maxi dress
SKU: 995-017
$150.00 $90.00 -40%
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Girl and The Sun: Annalise Mini Dress
Annalise Mini Dress
Girl and The Sun
A line tierred skirt dress
SKU: 995-015
$110.00
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Girl and The Sun: Barcelona Mini Dress
Barcelona Mini Dress
Girl and The Sun
Gorgeous tie-up straps dress
SKU: 995-002
$75.00
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Girl and The Sun: Barcelona Midi Dress
Barcelona Midi Dress
Girl and The Sun
Sexy plunging maxi dress
SKU: 995-003
$90.00
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L Space: Bahia Dress
Bahia Dress
L Space
Puff sleeves maxi dress
SKU: 130-2192
$200.00 $120.00 -40%
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We Wore What: Cut Out Satin Dress
Cut Out Satin Dress
We Wore What
Plunging leopard print satin dress
SKU: 710-205
$129.00 $77.40 -40%
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L Space: Harper Dress
Harper Dress
L Space
Spaghetti strap dress
SKU: 130-2088
$154.00 $92.40 -40%
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Maaji: Free Spirit Bewitched
Free Spirit Bewitched
Maaji
Tie shoulder straps maxi dress
SKU: 190-2665
$138.00
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Peixoto: Farrah Dress
Farrah Dress
Peixoto
Teddy-inspired silhouette short dress
SKU: 605-599
$158.00 $110.60 -30%
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Farrah Dress
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Farrah Dress
Peixoto
Teddy-inspired silhouette short dress
SKU: 605-533
$178.00
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Capittana: Kira
Kira
Capittana
Stipes halter style long dress
SKU: 610-374
$189.00 $113.40 -40%
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L Space: Scarlett Dress
Scarlett Dress
L Space
Long sleeves short dress
SKU: 130-2054
$150.00 $105.00 -30%
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Danielle Bernstein: Tie Halter Dress
Tie Halter Dress
Danielle Bernstein
Asymmetric one-shoulder dress
SKU: 711-012
$89.00 $53.40 -40%
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PQ Swim: Paige Tie Dress
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Paige Tie Dress
PQ Swim
Plunging tie front dress
SKU: 550-1596
$134.00
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L Space: Saffron Dress
Saffron Dress
L Space
Scoop neckline dress
SKU: 130-4131
$130.00
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Agua Bendita: Robin Dress
Robin Dress
Agua Bendita
Skimming silhouette dress
SKU: 450-2993
$235.00
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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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Maaji: Lavinia Dress
Lavinia Dress
Maaji
Open-back design dress
SKU: 190-3305
$174.00
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Baobab: Guapi Maxi Dress
Guapi Maxi Dress
Baobab
Plunging neckline maxi dress
SKU: 120-1026
$300.00
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Baobab: Eleonora Maxi Dress
Eleonora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Dramatic elegance dress
SKU: 120-1255
$300.00
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Beach Riot: Viola Dress
Viola Dress
Beach Riot
Fitted bodice dress
SKU: 275-1230
$148.00
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Beach Riot: Cari Dress
Cari Dress
Beach Riot
Floral print dress
SKU: 275-1055
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Rianne Dress
Rianne Dress
Beach Riot
Floral design maxi dress
SKU: 275-1285
$178.00
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Beach Riot: Shea Dress
Shea Dress
Beach Riot
Chevron pattern design dress
SKU: 275-959
$188.00
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PQ Swim: Piper Slit Dress
Piper Slit Dress
PQ Swim
Form-fitting dress
SKU: 550-2576
$144.00
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Agua Bendita: Spring Mini Dress
Spring Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral print mini dress
SKU: 450-3219
$235.00
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Baobab: Liz Maxi Dress
Liz Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter neckline maxi dress
SKU: 120-1053
$300.00
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Baobab: Ariana Maxi Dress
Ariana Maxi Dress
Baobab
Two-toned maxi dress
SKU: 120-252
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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L'Agence: Elise Midi Dress
Elise Midi Dress
L'Agence
Swirl print midi dress
SKU: 241-136
$425.00
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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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Agua Bendita: Isadora Mini Dress
Isadora Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Sweetheart neckline mini dress
SKU: 450-3205
$235.00
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Agua Bendita: Stella Mini Dress
Stella Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Smocked back dress
SKU: 450-3181
$235.00
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Agua Bendita: Meeg Dress
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Meeg Dress
Agua Bendita
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 450-3182
$270.00
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Agua Bendita: Marcia Maxi Dress
Marcia Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Heart neckline maxi dress
SKU: 450-3215
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Sari Maxi Dress
Sari Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Halter neck ties dress
SKU: 450-3183
$280.00
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Vix: Lelia Long Dress
Lelia Long Dress
Vix
Stylish dress
SKU: 305-3531
$378.00
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Maaji: Marena Dress
Marena Dress
Maaji
Vibrant dress
SKU: 190-3842
$150.00
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Maaji: Owen Dress
Owen Dress
Maaji
Sunburst dress
SKU: 190-3840
$262.00
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Maaji: Liah Dress
Liah Dress
Maaji
Graceful dress
SKU: 190-3847
$245.00
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Maaji: Rosani Dress
Rosani Dress
Maaji
Artful dress
SKU: 190-3855
$162.00
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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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Stone Fox Swim: Conchita Dress
Conchita Dress
Stone Fox Swim
Cut-out detail mini dress
SKU: 702-357
$175.00
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L Space: Soller Maxi Dress
Soller Maxi Dress
L Space
Tiered dress
SKU: 130-4260
$158.00
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Baobab: Isla Maxi Dress
Isla Maxi Dress
Baobab
Cut-out detailed maxi dress
SKU: 120-226
$285.00 $171.00 -40%
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Baobab: Arlett Dress
Arlett Dress
Baobab
Deep v-neck maxi dress
SKU: 120-286
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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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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Peixoto: Andie Mini Dress
Andie Mini Dress
Peixoto
Smocked texture mini dress
SKU: 605-1370
$178.00
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Baobab: Blake Maxi Dress
Blake Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter ties dress
SKU: 120-1233
$300.00
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Baobab: Celia Dress
Celia Dress
Baobab
One shoulder mini dress
SKU: 120-117
$230.00 $115.00 -50%
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Vix: Brine Detail Long Dress
Brine Detail Long Dress
Vix
Off shoulder dress
SKU: 305-2615
$318.00 $190.80 -40%
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OneOne: Migdy Long Dress
Migdy Long Dress
OneOne
Asymmetrical cut-out midi dress
SKU: 955-345
$120.00 $72.00 -40%
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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.