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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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Maaji: Danika Dress
Danika Dress
Maaji
Front ties detailed dress
SKU: 190-3597
$115.00 $80.50 -30%
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Vix: Noa Midi Dress
Noa Midi Dress
Vix
Effortless dress
SKU: 305-3483
$368.00
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Vix: Tulum Cyndi Long Dress
Low Stock
Tulum Cyndi Long Dress
Vix
Classic wrap dress
SKU: 305-1032
$268.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 130-4187
$139.00
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Frankies Bikinis: Sadie Gauze Dress
Sadie Gauze Dress
Frankies Bikinis
Airy gauzy fabric dress
SKU: 255-389
$180.00 $126.00 -30%
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Tanner Combo Dress
Tanner Combo Dress
Line and Dot
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 361-026
$144.00 $86.40 -40%
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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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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Smocked detailed dress
SKU: 130-3923
$158.00 $110.60 -30%
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Capittana: Rumi Long Sleeve Dress
Rumi Long Sleeve Dress
Capittana
High neckline maxi dress
SKU: 610-861
$280.00
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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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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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Luli Fama: Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Sleek design dress
SKU: 135-3239
$134.00
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Empress Brasil: Yasmin Dress
Yasmin Dress
Empress Brasil
Asymmetrical design dress
SKU: 142-264
$240.00
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Armantia: Johana Dress
Johana Dress
Armantia
Cut-out mini dress
SKU: 144-031
$412.00
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Empress Brasil: Martha Dress
Martha Dress
Empress Brasil
Ruffle detailed maxi dress
SKU: 142-387
$550.00
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Empress Brasil: Luxor Mini Dress
Luxor Mini Dress
Empress Brasil
Strapless mini dress
SKU: 142-382
$307.50
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PQ Swim: Aura Dress
Aura Dress
PQ Swim
Elegant and relaxed dress
SKU: 550-2909
$164.00
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Maaji: Isisi Dress
Isisi Dress
Maaji
Embroidery dress
SKU: 190-3734
$245.00
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Arwen Maxi Dress
Low Stock
Arwen Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Modern elegance dress
SKU: 161-050
$328.00
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Luli Fama: Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
High slit design dress
SKU: 135-3350
$142.00
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Maaji: Bewitched Dress
Bewitched Dress
Maaji
Smocked bodice maxi dress
SKU: 190-3819
$175.00
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Maaji: Debbie Dress
Debbie Dress
Maaji
Sunset-inspired maxi dress
SKU: 190-3790
$175.00
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Marie Oliver: Patti Dress
Patti Dress
Marie Oliver
Embroidered dress
SKU: 181-084
$395.00
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Marie Oliver: Raya Dress
Raya Dress
Marie Oliver
Drape design dress
SKU: 181-078
$450.00
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Empress Brasil: Alex Dress
Alex Dress
Empress Brasil
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 142-375
$455.00
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Maaji: Ozen Dress
Ozen Dress
Maaji
Artistic dress
SKU: 190-3773
$175.00
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Peixoto: Maeve Dress
Maeve Dress
Peixoto
Puff sleeves mini dress
SKU: 605-928
$168.00 $100.80 -40%
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Seashell: Angel Mini Dress
Angel Mini Dress
Seashell
One-shoulder mini dress
SKU: 146-084
$162.00 $113.40 -30%
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Baobab: Simona Maxi Dress
Simona Maxi Dress
Baobab
Adjustable straps dress
SKU: 120-1136
$325.00
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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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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Relaxing dress
SKU: 135-3417
$164.00
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Luli Fama: V Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
V Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Bold and colorful dress
SKU: 135-3432
$134.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Relaxed and breezy dress
SKU: 135-3431
$164.00
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Vix: Tyla Midi Dress
Tyla Midi Dress
Vix
Alluring dress
SKU: 305-3451
$268.00
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Vix: Maelly Midi Dress
Maelly Midi Dress
Vix
Comforting dress
SKU: 305-3450
$328.00
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Carlota Maxi Dress
Carlota Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ombre print dress
SKU: 120-1110
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Gala Maxi Dress
Gala Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Cut-out design dress
SKU: 450-3146
$270.00
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L Space: Jolie Mini Dress
Jolie Mini Dress
L Space
Halter neckline mini dress
SKU: 130-4438
$156.00
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L Space: Sienna Mini Dress
Sienna Mini Dress
L Space
Colorblock design dress
SKU: 130-4280
$130.00
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Agua Bendita: Elise Maxi Dress
Elise Maxi Dress
Agua Bendita
Skimming fabric dress
SKU: 450-3141
$250.00
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Luli Fama: Rings Halter Short Dress
Rings Halter Short Dress
Luli Fama
Halter ties dress
SKU: 135-3480
$146.00
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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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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Full length dress
SKU: 130-3845
$158.00 $110.60 -30%
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Peixoto: Nora Knit Dress
Low Stock
Nora Knit Dress
Peixoto
Knitted midi dress
SKU: 605-925
$138.00 $96.60 -30%
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Maaji: Sienna Skin Glaring
Sienna Skin Glaring
Maaji
Deep V-neck long dress
SKU: 190-2595
$138.00 $55.20 -60%
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Luli Fama: Halter Ring Long Dress
Halter Ring Long Dress
Luli Fama
Gold rings dress
SKU: 135-3216
$214.00
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Seashell: Shannon Mini Dress
Shannon Mini Dress
Seashell
One shoulder mini dress
SKU: 146-224
$315.00
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Peixoto: Liv Knit Dress
Liv Knit Dress
Peixoto
Open-knit midi dress
SKU: 605-1266
$148.00
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Change of Scenery: Jillian Dress
Jillian Dress
Change of Scenery
Cotton eyelet dress
SKU: 168-122
$358.00
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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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Vix: Pina Midi Dress
Pina Midi Dress
Vix
Plunging neckline midi dress
SKU: 305-3234
$318.00
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Capittana: Piper Dress
Piper Dress
Capittana
Long length crochet dress
SKU: 610-693
$260.00
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Maaji: Amaranto Dress
Amaranto Dress
Maaji
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 190-3731
$245.00
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Maaji: Inna Dress
Inna Dress
Maaji
Grid print maxi dress
SKU: 190-3715
$175.00
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Maaji: Felicia Dress
Felicia Dress
Maaji
Cut-out design maxi dress
SKU: 190-3671
$175.00
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Maaji: Nova Dress
Nova Dress
Maaji
Deep v-neck mini dress
SKU: 190-3658
$80.00
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Aguaclara: Rouge-213A Mini Dress
Rouge-213A Mini Dress
Aguaclara
Oversized sleeves dress
SKU: 115-597
$462.00
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Maaji: Zephyra Dress
Zephyra Dress
Maaji
Tropical elegance dress
SKU: 190-3615
$161.00
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Peixoto: Paisley Mini Dress
Paisley Mini Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1243
$178.00
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La Sirene: Luna Dress
Luna Dress
La Sirene
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 156-099
$266.40
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Luli Fama: Asymmetrical Cut-Out Maxi Dress
Asymmetrical Cut-Out Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Front cut-out maxi dress
SKU: 135-2913
$160.00 $112.00 -30%
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Empress Brasil: Martha Dress
Martha Dress
Empress Brasil
Ruffled neckline maxi dress
SKU: 142-332
$550.00
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Vix: Lilian Midi Dress
Lilian Midi Dress
Vix
Effortlessly elegant dress
SKU: 305-3575
$298.00
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Luli Fama: Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Fitted Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
High-slit maxi dress
SKU: 135-3380
$148.00
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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.