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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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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Polo-collar maxi dress, ribbed side slits
SKU: 626-026
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Open-knit polo maxi dress, ribbed side slits
SKU: 626-021
$310.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Open-knit polo maxi dress, ribbed side slits
SKU: 626-015
$310.00
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Beach Bunny: Marisa Maxi Dress
Marisa Maxi Dress
Beach Bunny
Zigzag-knit maxi dress, open-back halter neckline
SKU: 650-1608
$120.00
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L Space: Kiss Me Quick Mini Dress
Kiss Me Quick Mini Dress
L Space
Sweetheart mini dress, oversized bow straps
SKU: 130-4622
$150.00
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L Space: Kiss Me Quick Mini Dress
Kiss Me Quick Mini Dress
L Space
Sweetheart mini dress, oversized bow straps
SKU: 130-4621
$150.00
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L Space: Wren Maxi Dress
Wren Maxi Dress
L Space
Smocked maxi dress, ruffle-strap square neckline
SKU: 130-4620
$178.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Wave-pointelle crochet mini dress, contrast trim
SKU: 130-4616
$125.00
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L Space: Sunset Stroll Maxi Dress
Sunset Stroll Maxi Dress
L Space
Billowy maxi dress, tie straps and pleated hem
SKU: 130-4608
$165.00
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Beach Riot: Charlotte Dress
Charlotte Dress
Beach Riot
Paisley-print maxi dress, tie-strap square neckline
SKU: 275-1520
$178.00
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Waimari: Charlotte Dress
Charlotte Dress
Waimari
Linen mini dress, boned bodice, lace-trim hem
SKU: 194-015
$375.00
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Agua Bendita: Amonita Mini Dress
Amonita Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Eyelet mini dress, pleated skirt, peach
SKU: 450-3306
$250.00
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L Space: Upbeat Dress
Upbeat Dress
L Space
Relaxed active mini dress, tie waist
SKU: 130-4575
$130.00
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Change of Scenery: Cecilia Dress
Cecilia Dress
Change of Scenery
Red smocked maxi dress, tiered flounce hem
SKU: 168-189
$238.00
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Change of Scenery: Kristen Dress
Kristen Dress
Change of Scenery
Washed-blue smocked midi dress, flounce hem
SKU: 168-181
$268.00
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Vix: Ninny Long Dress
Ninny Long Dress
Vix
Pastel floral maxi dress, open back
SKU: 305-3500
$498.00
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Beach Riot: Minette Dress
Minette Dress
Beach Riot
White polo-neck mini dress, pleated skirt
SKU: 275-1491
$128.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Floral-print smocked maxi dress, tiered skirt
SKU: 605-1346
$218.00
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Maaji: Lucca Dress
Lucca Dress
Maaji
Butter-yellow chevron-knit maxi dress, side slit
SKU: 190-3978
$160.00
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Maaji: Zephyra Dress
Zephyra Dress
Maaji
Botanical-print mini dress, smocked bodice, ruffled hem
SKU: 190-3974
$149.00 $89.40 -40%
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Maaji: Crimson Dress
Crimson Dress
Maaji
Botanical-print strapless maxi dress, smocked back
SKU: 190-3973
$245.00
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Maaji: Levi Dress
Levi Dress
Maaji
Beige mini dress, scooped back, flared skirt
SKU: 190-3965
$149.00
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Maaji: Lewes Dress
Lewes Dress
Maaji
Ivory maxi dress, appliqué cups, front slit
SKU: 190-3961
$250.00
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Maaji: Arabella Dress
Arabella Dress
Maaji
Tropical-print mini dress, plunging V-neckline, cinched waist
SKU: 190-3951
$116.00
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Maaji: Guilia Dress
Guilia Dress
Maaji
Tropical floral-print tiered mini dress, open back
SKU: 190-3935
$80.00
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Maaji: Emily Dress
Emily Dress
Maaji
Pale-blue embroidered mini dress, tiered skirt
SKU: 190-3913
$164.00
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Maaji: Ennis Dress
Ennis Dress
Maaji
Pale-blue sun-print maxi dress, plunging front slit
SKU: 190-3912
$250.00
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Peixoto: Eden Mini Dress
Eden Mini Dress
Peixoto
Blue sweetheart mini dress, pleated skirt
SKU: 605-1385
$158.00
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Kibys: Gio Mesh Dress
Gio Mesh Dress
Kibys
Sheer mesh maxi dress in black, embroidered floral
SKU: 134-287
$140.00
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Agua Bendita: Indie Mini Dress
Indie Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral-print mini dress, flared skirt, blue
SKU: 450-3282
$230.00
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Agua Bendita: Indira Maxi Dress
Indira Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Halter maxi dress, blue floral, cutout waist
SKU: 450-3277
$300.00
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Agua Bendita: Ameli Maxi Dress
Ameli Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Striped floral maxi dress, tie-back straps
SKU: 450-3257
$290.00
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Maaji: Marena Dress
Marena Dress
Maaji
Abstract floral-print mini dress, wrap skirt
SKU: 190-3842
$150.00 $105.00 -30%
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Agua Bendita: Isadora Mini Dress
Isadora Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Tiered ruffle mini dress, floral print, teal
SKU: 450-3205
$235.00
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Seashell: Haven Knit Midi Dress With Belly Chain
Haven Knit Midi Dress With Belly Chain
Seashell
Black ribbed-knit midi dress, seashell belly chain
SKU: 146-325
$195.00
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Malai: Gloove Dress
Gloove Dress
Malai
White lace-trim mini dress, flared skirt
SKU: 600-3091
$135.00
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Baobab: Donatella Maxi Dress
Donatella Maxi Dress
Baobab
Chocolate brown halter maxi dress, gathered waist
SKU: 120-1294
$330.00
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Baobab: Lola Maxi Dress
Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress, chocolate-blush-ivory stripe panels
SKU: 120-1293
$320.00
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Baobab: Ariel Maxi Dress
Ariel Maxi Dress
Baobab
Striped maxi dress, asymmetric neckline, draped waist
SKU: 120-1292
$375.00
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Baobab: Donatella Maxi Dress
Donatella Maxi Dress
Baobab
Mint green halter maxi dress, draped hip detail
SKU: 120-1290
$330.00
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Baobab: Celele Maxi Dress
Celele Maxi Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress in olive green, gathered waist
SKU: 120-1283
$300.00
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Baobab: Kalina Maxi Dress
Kalina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Cutout maxi dress in coral-orange, slim straps
SKU: 120-1253
$300.00
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Baobab: Waves Maxi Dress
Waves Maxi Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress in cream, side slit
SKU: 120-1240
$310.00
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Baobab: Merida Maxi Dress
Merida Maxi Dress
Baobab
Pleated lilac halter maxi dress, peplum waist
SKU: 120-1237
$375.00
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Baobab: Donata Maxi Dress
Donata Maxi Dress
Baobab
Navy halter maxi dress, disc-detail dropped waist
SKU: 120-1235
$330.00
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Baobab: Lena Maxi Dress
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Lena Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sheer ombre strapless maxi dress, ruched bodice
SKU: 120-1234
$300.00
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L Space: Row Maxi Dress
Row Maxi Dress
L Space
Draped maxi dress in ivory, crisscross open back
SKU: 130-4566
$154.00
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L Space: Emmaline Maxi Dress
Emmaline Maxi Dress
L Space
Gathered maxi dress in ivory, open back
SKU: 130-4562
$209.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Gingham midi dress, fitted bodice and full skirt
SKU: 130-4561
$189.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Cutout maxi dress in coral, contrast trim
SKU: 130-4558
$145.00
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PQ Swim: Melissa Fringe Dress
Melissa Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Navy open-knit maxi dress, fringe hem
SKU: 550-2935
$184.00
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L'Agence: Kohima Mini Dress
Kohima Mini Dress
L'Agence
Tropical-print wrap mini dress, fringe side tie
SKU: 241-120
$425.00
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Luli Fama: Rings Halter Short Dress
Rings Halter Short Dress
Luli Fama
Black halter mini dress, ring-accent neckline
SKU: 135-3480
$146.00
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Luli Fama: Ring Halter Long Dress
Ring Halter Long Dress
Luli Fama
Halter maxi dress, ring detail, high side slit
SKU: 135-3478
$182.00
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Luli Fama: Tank Short Dress
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Tank Short Dress
Luli Fama
Aqua-gold zigzag mini dress, tank silhouette
SKU: 135-3465
$124.00
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Peixoto: Charlotte Maxi Dress
Charlotte Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Navy lace-paneled maxi dress, flared hem
SKU: 605-1416
$248.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Navy lace-trim mini dress, cap sleeves
SKU: 605-1415
$238.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Blue polka-dot mini dress, drop-waist flare
SKU: 605-1412
$168.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Dress
Clementine Dress
Peixoto
Blue polka-dot maxi dress, tiered skirt
SKU: 605-1411
$218.00
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Liam Midi Dress
Liam Midi Dress
Peixoto
Red gingham midi dress, drop-waist silhouette
SKU: 605-1406
$188.00
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Peixoto: Flynn Mini Dress
Flynn Mini Dress
Peixoto
Red floral-print mini dress, beaded sweetheart neckline
SKU: 605-1396
$178.00
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Vix: Lian Midi Dress
Lian Midi Dress
Vix
Strapless midi dress, draped skirt and slit
SKU: 305-3614
$418.00
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Marie Oliver: Patti Dress
Patti Dress
Marie Oliver
Embroidered cotton mini dress, halter bow neckline
SKU: 181-084
$395.00
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Marie Oliver: Raya Dress
Raya Dress
Marie Oliver
Watercolor-print one-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 181-078
$450.00
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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.