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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: Ginny Long Dress
Ginny Long Dress
Vix
Beachside elegance dress
SKU: 305-3506
$578.00
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Vix: Grace Midi Dress
Grace Midi Dress
Vix
Structured midi dress
SKU: 305-3464
$648.00
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Vix: Iris Short Dress
Iris Short Dress
Vix
Sleek design dress
SKU: 305-3601
$268.00
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Vix: Katherine Short Dress
Katherine Short Dress
Vix
Strapless mini dress
SKU: 305-3615
$248.00
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Beach Bunny: Adriana Mini Dress
Adriana Mini Dress
Beach Bunny
V-neckline mini dress
SKU: 650-1606
$98.00
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Beach Bunny: Marisa Maxi Dress
Marisa Maxi Dress
Beach Bunny
Deep v-neck maxi dress
SKU: 650-1608
$120.00
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Baobab: Mambo Maxi Dress
Mambo Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sleek dress
SKU: 120-1331
$300.00
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Frankies Bikinis: Saloon Knit Mini Dress
x Bella Hadid - Saloon Knit Mini Dress
Frankies Bikinis
Alluring off-shoulder design dress
SKU: 255-396
$150.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Modern elegance dress
SKU: 120-1282
$320.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Collared dress
SKU: 626-015
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Collared dress
SKU: 626-021
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Understated elegance dress
SKU: 626-026
$310.00
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Vallarta Mini Dress
Vallarta Mini Dress
Vorn
Casual sophistication dress
SKU: 626-030
$290.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Effortless comfort dress
SKU: 626-032
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Understated maxi dress
SKU: 626-039
$310.00
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Beach Riot: Amaris Dress
Amaris Dress
Beach Riot
Sleek mini dress
SKU: 275-1406
$158.00
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Beach Riot: Antonia Dress
Antonia Dress
Beach Riot
Athletic-inspired dress
SKU: 275-1405
$158.00
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Beach Riot: Ari Dress
Ari Dress
Beach Riot
Scoop neckline mini dress
SKU: 275-1292
$138.00
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Beach Riot: Bria Dress
Bria Dress
Beach Riot
Sporty mini dress
SKU: 275-1290
$158.00
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Beach Riot: Cari Dress
Cari Dress
Beach Riot
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 275-1302
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Charlotte Dress
Charlotte Dress
Beach Riot
Flowy printed maxi dress
SKU: 275-1520
$178.00
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Beach Riot: Elodie Dress
Elodie Dress
Beach Riot
V-neckline maxi dress
SKU: 275-1457
$198.00
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Beach Riot: Elodie Dress
Elodie Dress
Beach Riot
Lively dress
SKU: 275-1340
$198.00
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Beach Riot: Freja Dress
Freja Dress
Beach Riot
Body-hugging mini dress
SKU: 275-1299
$168.00
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Beach Riot: Ezra Skirt
Ezra Skirt
Beach Riot
Strapless mini dress
SKU: 275-1461
$148.00
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Beach Riot: Isadora Dress
Isadora Dress
Beach Riot
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 275-1298
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Lennie Dress
Lennie Dress
Beach Riot
Graceful dress
SKU: 275-1412
$158.00
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Beach Riot: Lennie Dress
Lennie Dress
Beach Riot
Flutter sleeves dress
SKU: 275-1246
$148.00
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Beach Riot: Mali Dress
Mali Dress
Beach Riot
Ribbed maxi dress
SKU: 275-1460
$168.00
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Beach Riot: Minette Dress
Minette Dress
Beach Riot
Sports-inspired dress
SKU: 275-1491
$128.00
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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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Beach Riot: Valory Maxi Dress
Valory Maxi Dress
Beach Riot
Smocked bodice design dress
SKU: 275-1385
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Valory Maxi Dress
Valory Maxi Dress
Beach Riot
Tie shoulder straps dress
SKU: 275-1305
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Valory Maxi Dress
Valory Maxi Dress
Beach Riot
Tie shoulder straps dress
SKU: 275-1018
$188.00
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Beach Riot: Yula Dress
Yula Dress
Beach Riot
Comfortable dress
SKU: 275-1344
$158.00
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PQ Swim: Marie Ruffle Dress
Marie Ruffle Dress
PQ Swim
Smocked bodice design dress
SKU: 550-2601
$164.00
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Baobab: Muse Maxi Dress
Muse Maxi Dress
Baobab
Retro-inspired dress
SKU: 120-1279
$375.00
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Robin Piccone: Fiona Tiered Dress
Fiona Tiered Dress
Robin Piccone
Black short resortwear dress
SKU: 720-312
$112.00
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Robin Piccone: Fiona Tiered Dress
Fiona Tiered Dress
Robin Piccone
Cap sleeve mini dress
SKU: 720-880
$112.00
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Robin Piccone: Fiona Tiered Dress
Fiona Tiered Dress
Robin Piccone
Cap sleeve mini dress
SKU: 720-881
$112.00
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Robin Piccone: Fiona Tiered Dress
Fiona Tiered Dress
Robin Piccone
White short resortwear dress
SKU: 720-313
$112.00
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Robin Piccone: Natalie Founcy Dress
Natalie Founcy Dress
Robin Piccone
Black V-neck tiered dress
SKU: 720-232
$112.00
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Peixoto: Liam Midi Dress
Liam Midi Dress
Peixoto
V-neckline midi dress
SKU: 605-1384
$188.00
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Change of Scenery: Gari Dress
Gari Dress
Change of Scenery
Cap sleeves mini dress
SKU: 168-188
$158.00
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Baobab: Rita Maxi Dress
Rita Maxi Dress
Baobab
Flowing maxi dress
SKU: 120-1231
$300.00
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Baobab: Riri Maxi Dress
Riri Maxi Dress
Baobab
Artistic dress
SKU: 120-1252
$300.00
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Baobab: Bari Maxi Dress
Bari Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter-neck maxi dress
SKU: 120-1024
$285.00
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Baobab: Merida Maxi Dress
Merida Maxi Dress
Baobab
Plunging neckline maxi dress
SKU: 120-1046
$380.00
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Baobab: Lena Maxi Dress
Lena Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-1068
$285.00
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Baobab: Aman Dress
Aman Dress
Baobab
Bandeau-style maxi dress
SKU: 120-1075
$320.00
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Baobab: Flora Maxi Dress
Flora Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter neckline maxi dress
SKU: 120-1062
$340.00
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Baobab: Coco Mini Dress
Coco Mini Dress
Baobab
Double-layered ruffle dress
SKU: 120-1055
$275.00
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-1093
$300.00
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Baobab: Rondine Maxi Dress
Rondine Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter-neck maxi dress
SKU: 120-1040
$340.00
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Baobab: Gaia Maxi Dress
Gaia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ring detailed dress
SKU: 120-1122
$330.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Dani Lace Dress
Dani Lace Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 880-546
$380.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Katu Mesh Dress
Katu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Mesh fabric dress
SKU: 880-549
$330.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Katu Mesh Dress
Katu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Mesh fabric dress
SKU: 880-535
$330.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Venti Dress
Venti Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Front zipper design dress
SKU: 880-557
$400.00
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SER.O.YA: Deniz Mesh Mini Dress
Deniz Mesh Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Off-shoulder dress
SKU: 161-065
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Maxime Dress
Maxime Dress
SER.O.YA
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 161-066
$398.00
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SER.O.YA: Jemma Dress
Jemma Dress
SER.O.YA
Halter neckline dress
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
Front cut-outs dress
SKU: 161-068
$268.00
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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.