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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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SER.O.YA: Serenade Knit Maxi Dress
Serenade Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Pleated design dress
SKU: 161-055
$398.00
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L Space: Las Palmas Dress
Las Palmas Dress
L Space
Striped mini dress
SKU: 130-4414
$145.00
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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Relaxed silhouette dress
SKU: 130-4399
$145.00
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L Space: Heart To Heart Dress
Heart To Heart Dress
L Space
Heart knit pattern dress
SKU: 130-4456
$169.00
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L Space: Rio Tunic
Rio Tunic
L Space
Oversized button-down shirt
SKU: 130-4409
$165.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Front cut-outs design dress
SKU: 130-4312
$139.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Tank straps dress
SKU: 130-4268
$125.00
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SER.O.YA: Kir Knit Mini Dress
Kir Knit Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Bold stripe design dress
SKU: 161-041
$228.00
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Baobab: Donata Maxi Dress
Donata Maxi Dress
Baobab
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 120-1247
$285.00
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Armantia: Valentina Dress
Valentina Dress
Armantia
Fitted mini dress
SKU: 144-075
$412.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Drop-waist dress
SKU: 605-1153
$148.00
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Luli Fama: Tank Dress
Tank Dress
Luli Fama
Tank-style mini dress
SKU: 135-3007
$156.00
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La Sirene: Luna Dress
Luna Dress
La Sirene
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 156-085
$266.40
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
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Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Deep v-neck mini dress
SKU: 605-1356
$238.00
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Palomino Dress
Palomino Dress
Baobab
One shoulder embroidered design maxi dress
SKU: 120-551
$320.00
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Baobab: Wara Maxi Dress
Wara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Beaded design dress
SKU: 120-1170
$330.00
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Maaji: Primavera Dress
Primavera Dress
Maaji
Romantic dress
SKU: 190-3758
$175.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Deep v-neck mini dress
SKU: 605-1318
$238.00
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Wandering Crochet Dress
Wandering Crochet Dress
Line and Dot
Diamond pattern bodice dress
SKU: 361-033
$148.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Low Stock
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Orange hue dress
SKU: 605-1167
$168.00
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L Space: Mabel Maxi Dress
Mabel Maxi Dress
L Space
Plunge detail dress
SKU: 130-4393
$176.00
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Baobab: Nia Maxi Dress
Nia Maxi Dress
Baobab
V-neckline dress
SKU: 120-1140
$300.00
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Peixoto: Wyatt Mini Dress
Wyatt Mini Dress
Peixoto
Off-shoulder mini dress
SKU: 605-1403
$198.00
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Baobab: Danielle Maxi Dress
Danielle Maxi Dress
Baobab
V-neckline dress
SKU: 120-1142
$350.00
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L Space: Alexis Dress
Alexis Dress
L Space
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 130-4453
$139.00
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L Space: Camille Dress
Camille Dress
L Space
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 130-4264
$139.00
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Elisha Dress
Elisha Dress
Astr the Label
Tiered flowy dress
SKU: 126-020
$148.00
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L Space: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Tiered elastic at waist dress
SKU: 130-4270
$169.00
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PQ Swim: Harley Cover Up
Harley Cover Up
PQ Swim
Intricate cover up
SKU: 550-2904
$174.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Sleek dress
SKU: 605-1310
$158.00
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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
Mesh fabric dress
SKU: 161-052
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
Noel Off-Shoulder Mesh Midi Dress
SER.O.YA
Mesh dress
SKU: 161-057
$298.00
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L Space: Shine All Night Dress
Shine All Night Dress
L Space
Sleek design dress
SKU: 130-4400
$172.00
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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Relaxed silhouette dress
SKU: 130-4398
$145.00
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L Space: Alexis Dress
Alexis Dress
L Space
Ribbed dress
SKU: 130-4325
$139.00
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Baobab: Lena Maxi Dress
Lena Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ombre print dress
SKU: 120-1234
$300.00
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Alexandria Dress
Alexandria Dress
Astr the Label
V-neckline dress
SKU: 126-029
$164.00
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Eleni Dress
Eleni Dress
Astr the Label
V-neckline dress
SKU: 126-025
$158.00
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L Space: Jordana Dress
Jordana Dress
L Space
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 130-4461
$139.00
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Luli Fama: Tank Short Dress
Tank Short Dress
Luli Fama
Visual intrigue dress
SKU: 135-3465
$124.00
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Luli Fama: Luxe Stitch Playera V-Neck Ruffle Dress
Luxe Stitch Playera V-Neck Ruffle Dress
Luli Fama
Ruffle design dress
SKU: 135-3332
$102.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 605-1273
$178.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Unlined black midi dress
SKU: 130-4450
$178.00
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Baobab: Tamara Maxi Dress
Tamara Maxi Dress
Baobab
V-neckline knitted dress
SKU: 120-1094
$375.00
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Baobab: Mamu Maxi Dress
Mamu Maxi Dress
Baobab
Knitted maxi dress
SKU: 120-1074
$375.00 $262.50 -30%
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L Space: Carrie Dress
Carrie Dress
L Space
Off-the-shoulder dress
SKU: 130-4437
$158.00
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Baobab: Musa Maxi Dress
Musa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Long-sleeved maxi dress
SKU: 120-1096
$320.00
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Capittana: Piper Dress
Piper Dress
Capittana
Crochet texture maxi dress
SKU: 610-795
$260.00
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Agua Bendita: Elise Maxi Dress
Elise Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Halter neckline dress
SKU: 450-3145
$250.00
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Malai: Apogeo Dress
Apogeo Dress
Malai
Elegant dress
SKU: 600-3075
$158.00
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Barbara Dress
Barbara Dress
SER.O.YA
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 161-053
$248.00
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Vix: Athena Midi Dress
Athena Midi Dress
Vix
Warm-weather elegant dress
SKU: 305-3561
$398.00
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PQ Swim: James Dress
James Dress
PQ Swim
Form-fitting mini dress
SKU: 550-2858
$144.00
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L Space: Moonrise Dress
Moonrise Dress
L Space
Thin straps design dress
SKU: 130-4314
$220.00
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x Bella Hadid - Fort Worth Fairy Eyelet Midi Dress
x Bella Hadid - Fort Worth Fairy Eyelet Midi Dress
Frankies Bikinis
Eyelet lace detailed dress
SKU: 255-399
$225.00 $135.00 -40%
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L Space: Emmaline Maxi Dress
Emmaline Maxi Dress
L Space
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 130-4562
$209.00
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Helia Dress
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Helia Dress
Astr the Label
Adjustable shoulder tie dress
SKU: 126-026
$148.00
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Galli Mini Dress
Galli Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Draped neckline dress
SKU: 161-022
$248.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Scoop neckline dress
SKU: 130-4391
$125.00
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BF
Primrose Strappy Back Dress
Primrose Strappy Back Dress
Astr the Label
Intricate lace-up back dress
SKU: 126-009
$178.00
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Baobab: Rocoto Maxi Dress
Rocoto Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sleek halter neckline dress
SKU: 120-1164
$330.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-1124
$320.00
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Blake Maxi Dress
Blake Maxi Dress
Baobab
Side slit design dress
SKU: 120-1117
$300.00
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Agua Bendita: Spring Mini Dress
Spring Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Structured bodice dress
SKU: 450-3161
$235.00
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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.