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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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Andrea Iyamah: Venti Dress
Venti Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Front zipper design dress
SKU: 880-557
$400.00
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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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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: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Tie-front detail dress
SKU: 130-4440
$169.00
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Baobab: Merida Maxi Dress
Merida Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 120-1188
$375.00
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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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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
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L'Agence: Kohima Mini Dress
Kohima Mini Dress
L'Agence
Kohima dress
SKU: 241-120
$425.00
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Baobab: Wara Maxi Dress
Wara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Beaded design dress
SKU: 120-1170
$330.00
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Blake Maxi Dress
Blake Maxi Dress
Baobab
Side slit design dress
SKU: 120-1117
$300.00
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Maaji: Dominica Dress
Dominica Dress
Maaji
Smocked bodice mini dress
SKU: 190-3820
$116.00
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L Space: Laina Dress
Laina Dress
L Space
Tiered skirt
SKU: 130-4525
$176.00
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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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Elliatt: Kara Tiered Maxi Dress
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Kara Tiered Maxi Dress
Elliatt
Tiered ruffled design dress
SKU: 124-014
$298.00
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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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PQ Swim: Cora Dress
Cora Dress
PQ Swim
Chevry pattern dress
SKU: 550-2825
$168.00
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Luli Fama: T-Back Mini Dress
T-Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Shimmering fabric dress
SKU: 135-3241
$98.00
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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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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 605-1273
$178.00
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Vix: Ginny Long Dress
Ginny Long Dress
Vix
Textured fabric dress
SKU: 305-3521
$578.00
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Aguaclara: Sand-283 Long Dress
Sand-283 Long Dress
Aguaclara
Halter ties dress
SKU: 115-581
$369.00
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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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Beach Bunny: Cyrus Maxi Dress
Cyrus Maxi Dress
Beach Bunny
Floral applique detailed dress
SKU: 650-1512
$149.00
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Luli Fama: T Back Mini Dress
T Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
V-neckline mini dress
SKU: 135-3391
$154.00
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L Space: Las Palmas Dress
Las Palmas Dress
L Space
Wrap front design dress
SKU: 130-4036
$145.00
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Ryden Maxi Dress
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Ryden Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Unlined maxi dress
SKU: 435-087
$143.00
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Blanche Dress
Blanche Dress
SER.O.YA
Stunning knit maxi dress
SKU: 161-011
$298.00
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Marie Oliver: Patti Dress
Patti Dress
Marie Oliver
Embroidered dress
SKU: 181-084
$395.00
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Peixoto: Harlow Maxi Dress
Harlow Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Wide shoulder straps dress
SKU: 605-1178
$168.00
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Luli Fama: Ring Halter Long Dress
Ring Halter Long Dress
Luli Fama
Hardware straps detail dress
SKU: 135-3478
$182.00
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Asymmetrical design dress
SKU: 120-1249
$330.00
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Baobab: Donata Maxi Dress
Donata Maxi Dress
Baobab
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 120-1247
$285.00
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Malai: Alhena Dress
Alhena Dress
Malai
Delicate dress
SKU: 600-3108
$185.00
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Malai: Gloove Long Dress
Gloove Long Dress
Malai
Effortlessly sophisticated dress
SKU: 600-3090
$180.00
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SER.O.YA: Galleria Maxi Dress
Galleria Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Chic fold-over neckline dress
SKU: 161-058
$348.00
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Luli Fama: Ruched Front Tank Maxi Dress
Ruched Front Tank Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Alluring dress
SKU: 135-3433
$164.00
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Maldives Maxi Dress
Maldives Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 435-086
$145.00
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Astr the Label: Elisha Dress
Elisha Dress
Astr the Label
Fully lined dress
SKU: 126-027
$148.00
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Baobab: Gaia Maxi Dress
Gaia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-1063
$330.00
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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 605-1122
$168.00
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Beach Riot: Juliette Dress
Juliette Dress
Beach Riot
Elegant dress
SKU: 275-1415
$178.00
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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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Baobab: Carlota Maxi Dress
Carlota Maxi Dress
Baobab
Soft cow neckline dress
SKU: 120-1194
$500.00
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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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Agua Bendita: Alana Maxi Dress
Alana Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Ruffle detailed dress
SKU: 450-3159
$330.00
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Vitamin A: Playa Dress
Playa Dress
Vitamin A
Button down dress
SKU: 295-1200
$155.00
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Aguaclara: Rouge-275 Maxi Dress
Rouge-275 Maxi Dress
Aguaclara
High neckline dress
SKU: 115-595
$759.00
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Luli Fama: Cap Sleeve Long Dress
Cap Sleeve Long Dress
Luli Fama
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 135-3323
$176.00
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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Full length dress
SKU: 130-3845
$158.00
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Agua Bendita: Amonita Dress
Amonita Dress
Agua Bendita
Smocked back mini dress
SKU: 450-3026
$235.00
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Luli Fama: Halter Neck Cut Out Long Dress
Halter Neck Cut Out Long Dress
Luli Fama
Halter neck maxi dress
SKU: 135-3064
$194.00
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Luli Fama: Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Spaghetti straps dress
SKU: 135-3215
$124.00
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Maaji: Inna Dress
Inna Dress
Maaji
Grid print maxi dress
SKU: 190-3715
$175.00
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PQ Swim: Daphne Dress
Daphne Dress
PQ Swim
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 550-2096
$144.00
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Cin Cin: Villa Maxi Dress
Villa Maxi Dress
Cin Cin
Cut-out detailed dress
SKU: 153-015
$310.00
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Capittana: Martina Rose Dress
Martina Rose Dress
Capittana
Crochet knit maxi dress
SKU: 610-803
$320.00
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Peixoto: Harlow Midi Dress
Harlow Midi Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline midi dress
SKU: 605-1354
$188.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Polka dots mini dress
SKU: 605-1412
$168.00
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L Space: Sacha Dress
Sacha Dress
L Space
Sleek black dress
SKU: 130-4471
$123.00
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L Space: Sacha Dress
Sacha Dress
L Space
Sleek black dress
SKU: 130-4472
$123.00
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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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PQ Swim: Sofia Tube Dress
Sofia Tube Dress
PQ Swim
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 550-2871
$164.00
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Vix: Aiden Short Dress
Aiden Short Dress
Vix
Chic and versatile dress
SKU: 305-3530
$398.00
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Vix: Tyla Midi Dress
Tyla Midi Dress
Vix
Alluring dress
SKU: 305-3451
$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.