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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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Luli Fama: Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Cut-out detailed maxi dress
SKU: 135-3006
$174.00
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SER.O.YA: Henne Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
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Henne Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Shimmering metallic fabric dress
SKU: 161-051
$268.00
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SER.O.YA: Airess Knit Maxi Dress
Airess Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Simple round neckline dress
SKU: 161-043
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Xen Knit Mini Dress
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Xen Knit Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Long fluted sleeves dress
SKU: 161-046
$298.00
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Flook: Ashanti Dress
Ashanti Dress
Flook the Label
Knitted maxi dress
SKU: 905-060
$239.00 $143.40 -40%
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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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Baobab: Zadeh Mini Dress
Zadeh Mini Dress
Baobab
One shoulder mini dress
SKU: 120-118
$275.00
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PQ Swim: Poppy Dress
Poppy Dress
PQ Swim
Body contouring design dress
SKU: 550-2801
$164.00
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Peixoto: Nora Knit Dress
Nora Knit Dress
Peixoto
Curve-hugging silhouette dress
SKU: 605-1139
$138.00
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Luli Fama: Asymmetrical Cut Out Maxi Dress
Asymmetrical Cut Out Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
One shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 135-2891
$160.00
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Luli Fama: Bodycon Tank Mini Dress
Bodycon Tank Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Striking mini dress
SKU: 135-2893
$154.00
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PQ Swim: Liv Crochet Dress
Liv Crochet Dress
PQ Swim
Crochet mini dress
SKU: 550-1992
$144.00 $86.40 -40%
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Galli Mini Dress
Galli Mini Dress
SER.O.YA
Draped neckline dress
SKU: 161-021
$248.00
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Baobab: Coco Mini Dress
Coco Mini Dress
Baobab
Pleated texture dress
SKU: 120-1116
$285.00
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Baobab: Amaia Maxi Dress
Amaia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Boat neckline maxi dress
SKU: 120-1091
$300.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 130-4522
$178.00
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Agua Bendita: Carola Midi Dress
Carola Midi Dress
Agua Bendita
Thick straps dress
SKU: 450-3151
$310.00
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L Space: Alexis Dress
Alexis Dress
L Space
Ribbed dress
SKU: 130-4324
$139.00
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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 130-4313
$158.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Fitted bodice mini dress
SKU: 605-1274
$158.00
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PQ Swim: Cora Dress
Cora Dress
PQ Swim
Chevry pattern dress
SKU: 550-2825
$168.00
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Malai: Wavelet Dress
Wavelet Dress
Malai
Slim shoulder straps dress
SKU: 600-2899
$178.00
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La Sirene: Luisa Dress
Luisa Dress
La Sirene
Asymmetrical maxi dress
SKU: 156-088
$264.00
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L Space: Alexis Dress
Alexis Dress
L Space
Tank straps dress
SKU: 130-4376
$139.00
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L Space: Moonrise Dress
Moonrise Dress
L Space
Thin straps design dress
SKU: 130-4315
$220.00
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L Space: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Tiered elastic at waist dress
SKU: 130-4272
$169.00
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L Space: Raveena Dress
Raveena Dress
L Space
Luxury design dress
SKU: 130-4184
$165.00
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L Space: Raveena Dress
Raveena Dress
L Space
Luxury design dress
SKU: 130-4183
$165.00
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L Space: Jordana Dress
Jordana Dress
L Space
Spaghetti strap dress
SKU: 130-4200
$139.00
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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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Aguaclara: Doree-234 Long Dress
Doree-234 Long Dress
Aguaclara
Side cutouts dress
SKU: 115-681
$319.00
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Aguaclara: Sand-288 Open Dress
Sand-288 Open Dress
Aguaclara
Wide sleeves design dress
SKU: 115-580
$286.00
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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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PQ Swim: Tessa Dress
Tessa Dress
PQ Swim
Intricate open-knit dress
SKU: 550-2822
$164.00 $114.80 -30%
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Vix: Bianca Long Dress
Bianca Long Dress
Vix
Refined long dress
SKU: 305-3365
$398.00
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L Space: Oceanside Mini Dress
Oceanside Mini Dress
L Space
A-line design dress
SKU: 130-4359
$165.00
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Agua Bendita: Rayna Dress
Rayna Dress
Agua Bendita
Sweetheart neckline midi dress
SKU: 450-3011
$290.00 $174.00 -40%
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L Space: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Tiered elastic at waist dress
SKU: 130-4271
$169.00
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Malai: Gloove Dress
Gloove Dress
Malai
Gently flared dress
SKU: 600-3091
$135.00
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PQ Swim: Tavi Dress
Tavi Dress
PQ Swim
Floral embroidery maxi dress
SKU: 550-2920
$184.00
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Empress Brasil: Alex Dress
Alex Dress
Empress Brasil
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 142-378
$455.00
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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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Agua Bendita: Amonita Dress
Amonita Dress
Agua Bendita
Smocked back mini dress
SKU: 450-3026
$235.00 $141.00 -40%
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Maaji: Marena Dress
Marena Dress
Maaji
Wrap-style mini dress
SKU: 190-3813
$150.00
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Maaji: Lupine Dress
Lupine Dress
Maaji
Flowing maxi dress
SKU: 190-3812
$175.00
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Maaji: Dominica Dress
Dominica Dress
Maaji
Smocked bodice mini dress
SKU: 190-3820
$116.00
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Luli Fama: Long Sleeve Short Dress
Long Sleeve Short Dress
Luli Fama
Long sleeve dress
SKU: 135-3485
$134.00
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Capittana: Ella Maxi Dress
Ella Maxi Dress
Capittana
Handmade knitted dress
SKU: 610-720
$220.00
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SNDYS: Azaria Dress
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Azaria Dress
SNDYS
Low back detail dress
SKU: 154-008
$129.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Rounded neckline mini dress
SKU: 135-2517
$124.00
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Vix: Aster Short Dress
Aster Short Dress
Vix
Playful and elegant dress
SKU: 305-3525
$348.00
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Peixoto: Liam Midi Dress
Liam Midi Dress
Peixoto
Charm and elegant dress
SKU: 605-1309
$188.00
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Peixoto: Sarita Mini Dress
Sarita Mini Dress
Peixoto
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1260
$158.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
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Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Flattering fit dress
SKU: 605-1137
$238.00
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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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Eleni Dress
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Eleni Dress
Astr the Label
Pleated design dress
SKU: 126-028
$158.00
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Malai: Apogeo Dress
Apogeo Dress
Malai
V-neckline mini dress
SKU: 600-3133
$158.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1415
$238.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Flowing style dress
SKU: 135-3450
$164.00
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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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Empress Brasil: Luxor Mini Dress
Luxor Mini Dress
Empress Brasil
Strapless bodycon mini dress
SKU: 142-369
$307.50
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Luli Fama: Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Flirty dress
SKU: 135-3420
$174.00
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Vix: Lilian Midi Dress
Lilian Midi Dress
Vix
Elevated dress
SKU: 305-3591
$298.00
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Baobab: Alba Dress
Alba Dress
Baobab
Draped neck dress
SKU: 120-325
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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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.