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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.

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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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Peixoto: Charlotte Maxi Dress
Charlotte Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Blue lace-trim maxi dress, cutout waist
SKU: 605-1383
$248.00
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Peixoto: Nora Knit Dress
Nora Knit Dress
Peixoto
Blue open-knit midi dress, scalloped hem
SKU: 605-1382
$148.00
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Peixoto: Paisley Mini Dress
Paisley Mini Dress
Peixoto
Blue abstract-print mini dress, bead-tie straps
SKU: 605-1376
$178.00
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Peixoto: Andie Mini Dress
Andie Mini Dress
Peixoto
White smocked mini dress, scalloped lace hem
SKU: 605-1370
$178.00
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Empress Brasil: Martha Dress
Martha Dress
Empress Brasil
Ivory crochet-style maxi dress, cascading ruffle details
SKU: 142-387
$550.00
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Empress Brasil: Luxor Mini Dress
Luxor Mini Dress
Empress Brasil
Ivory textured bodycon mini dress, gold-belt waist
SKU: 142-382
$307.50
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Empress Brasil: Alex Dress
Alex Dress
Empress Brasil
Ivory halter mini dress, ruffle skirt, flared sleeves
SKU: 142-378
$455.00
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Empress Brasil: Alex Dress
Alex Dress
Empress Brasil
Paisley-print halter mini dress, ruffle skirt, side cutouts
SKU: 142-375
$455.00
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Empress Brasil: Luxor Mini Dress
Luxor Mini Dress
Empress Brasil
Blue bodycon mini dress, gold-hardware belt
SKU: 142-369
$307.50
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Empress Brasil: Martha Dress
Martha Dress
Empress Brasil
Black ruffled maxi dress, low open back
SKU: 142-332
$550.00
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PQ Swim: Aura Dress
Aura Dress
PQ Swim
Neutral open-knit strapless maxi dress
SKU: 550-2909
$164.00 $98.40 -40%
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PQ Swim: Harley Cover Up
Harley Cover Up
PQ Swim
Pink open-knit cover-up dress, side slit
SKU: 550-2904
$174.00
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L Space: Gabby Maxi Dress
Gabby Maxi Dress
L Space
Floral-print bias-cut slip dress, V cutout back
SKU: 130-4527
$189.00
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L Space: Laina Dress
Laina Dress
L Space
Tiered poplin maxi dress in pink, crisscross back
SKU: 130-4525
$176.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Ribbed midi dress, bust cutouts and color-blocking
SKU: 130-4523
$145.00
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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Dolman-sleeve cover-up dress, plunging tie neckline
SKU: 130-4521
$145.00
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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Dolman-sleeve cover-up dress, plunging tie neckline
SKU: 130-4520
$145.00
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L Space: Upbeat Dress
Upbeat Dress
L Space
Relaxed active mini dress, tie waist
SKU: 130-4515
$130.00
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Agua Bendita: Marcia Maxi Dress
Marcia Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Underwired floral maxi dress, blue and ivory
SKU: 450-3215
$330.00
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Malai: Apogeo Dress
Apogeo Dress
Malai
Barn red shimmer mini dress, three-quarter sleeves
SKU: 600-3075
$158.00
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Baobab: Nara Maxi Dress
Nara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Brown-gradient strapless maxi dress, subtle sheen
SKU: 120-1207
$300.00
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Baobab: Carlota Maxi Dress
Carlota Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sequin-detail slip dress, draped asymmetric hem
SKU: 120-1194
$500.00
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Baobab: Merida Maxi Dress
Merida Maxi Dress
Baobab
Pleated halter maxi dress, beaded waist
SKU: 120-1188
$375.00
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Baobab: Wara Maxi Dress
Wara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Textured maxi dress, beaded bodice accents
SKU: 120-1185
$330.00
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Rondine Midi Dress
Rondine Midi Dress
Baobab
Halter midi dress, keyhole front detail
SKU: 120-1184
$330.00
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Baobab: Josefina Maxi Dress
Josefina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Fitted maxi dress, sculptural knot cutout
SKU: 120-1183
$375.00
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Baobab: Kalina Maxi Dress
Kalina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Bra-style maxi dress, front cutout
SKU: 120-1179
$300.00 $180.00 -40%
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Baobab: Agustina Mini Dress
Agustina Mini Dress
Baobab
Orange-red gradient halter mini dress, open back
SKU: 120-1165
$275.00 $137.50 -50%
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Baobab: Magia Salvaje Maxi Dress
Magia Salvaje Maxi Dress
Baobab
Red-gradient halter maxi dress, scarf wrap
SKU: 120-1146
$320.00
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Baobab: Carlota Maxi Dress
Carlota Maxi Dress
Baobab
Red maxi dress, asymmetrical chiffon hem
SKU: 120-1144
$330.00
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Piper Mini Dress
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Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Yellow lace-trim mini dress, scalloped hem
SKU: 605-1356
$238.00
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Peixoto: Adeline Mini Dress
Adeline Mini Dress
Peixoto
Yellow off-shoulder mini dress, A-line skirt
SKU: 605-1355
$168.00
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Peixoto: Harlow Midi Dress
Harlow Midi Dress
Peixoto
Yellow square-neck midi dress, drop-waist seam
SKU: 605-1354
$188.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Orange lace-trim mini dress, flared skirt
SKU: 605-1318
$238.00
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Luli Fama: Ruched Front Tank Maxi Dress
Ruched Front Tank Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Floral-print maxi dress, ruched bodice, high slit
SKU: 135-3433
$164.00 $98.40 -40%
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Luli Fama: V Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
V Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
V-neck floral maxi dress, semi-sheer fabric
SKU: 135-3432
$134.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Tropical floral dress, drawstring waist, loose sleeves
SKU: 135-3431
$164.00
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Luli Fama: Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Drawstring Peek A Boo Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Tropical-print maxi dress, peek-a-boo cutout, scoop neck
SKU: 135-3420
$174.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Tropical-print draped cover-up dress, ruched hem
SKU: 135-3417
$164.00
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Baobab: Celele Maxi Dress
Celele Maxi Dress
Baobab
Red one-shoulder maxi dress, draped bodice
SKU: 120-1125
$300.00
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Baobab: Lena Maxi Dress
Lena Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sheer sunset-gradient maxi dress, draped bodice
SKU: 120-1123
$300.00
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Baobab: Coco Mini Dress
Coco Mini Dress
Baobab
Sky-blue halter mini dress, ring-detail neckline
SKU: 120-1116
$285.00
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Baobab: Agustina Maxi Dress
Agustina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sky-blue halter maxi dress, plunging open back
SKU: 120-1115
$320.00
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sky-blue one-shoulder maxi dress, bead accents
SKU: 120-1114
$300.00 $180.00 -40%
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Beach Riot: Minette Dress
Minette Dress
Beach Riot
White dress, blue-trimmed collar and pleated hem
SKU: 275-1322
$128.00 $89.60 -30%
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Pink drop-waist mini dress, high neckline
SKU: 605-1310
$158.00
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Peixoto: Paisley Mini Dress
Paisley Mini Dress
Peixoto
Floral-print pleated mini dress, bead-tie straps
SKU: 605-1298
$178.00
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L Space: Taura Mini Dress
Taura Mini Dress
L Space
Wrap halter mini dress in black, open back
SKU: 130-4501
$123.00
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L Space: Las Palmas Dress
Las Palmas Dress
L Space
Collared wrap mini dress, tie-front closure
SKU: 130-4487
$145.00
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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Smocked-bodice maxi dress in cherry blossom
SKU: 130-4486
$158.00
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L Space: Shea Maxi Dress
Shea Maxi Dress
L Space
Ribbed bodycon maxi dress, white contrast binding
SKU: 130-4480
$145.00
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L Space: Sacha Dress
Sacha Dress
L Space
Shoulder-detail midi dress in pink, thigh-high slit
SKU: 130-4472
$123.00
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L Space: Sacha Dress
Sacha Dress
L Space
Shoulder-detail midi dress in white, thigh-high slit
SKU: 130-4471
$123.00
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PQ Swim: Sofia Tube Dress
Sofia Tube Dress
PQ Swim
Tropical-floral tube dress, sheer floor-length hem
SKU: 550-2871
$164.00
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PQ Swim: Lily Cover-Up
Lily Cover-Up
PQ Swim
Pastel yellow linen wrap dress
SKU: 550-2864
$164.00
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PQ Swim: James Dress
James Dress
PQ Swim
Rosegold knit mini dress, scoop neckline
SKU: 550-2858
$144.00
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Vix: Aster Short Dress
Aster Short Dress
Vix
Lime halter mini dress, twisted keyhole
SKU: 305-3525
$348.00 $278.40 -20%
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Luli Fama: T Back Mini Dress
T Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Floral-print mini dress, open racerback, ruched hem
SKU: 135-3391
$154.00
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Luli Fama: Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Black maxi dress, gold butterfly strap accents
SKU: 135-3380
$148.00
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Vix: Kalina Short Dress
Kalina Short Dress
Vix
Blue tropical-print mini dress, ruched bust
SKU: 305-3459
$268.00 $160.80 -40%
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Agua Bendita: Sari Maxi Dress
Sari Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Lace maxi dress, celestial print, crisscross halter
SKU: 450-3183
$280.00
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Agua Bendita: Meeg Dress
Meeg Dress
Agua Bendita
Sunburst-hardware bandeau maxi dress, black
SKU: 450-3182
$270.00
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Agua Bendita: Stella Mini Dress
Stella Mini Dress
Agua Bendita
Floral-print pleated mini dress, cream
SKU: 450-3181
$235.00
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Agua Bendita: Alana Maxi Dress
Alana Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Ruffle-panel lace maxi dress, floral prints
SKU: 450-3159
$330.00
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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.