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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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Vix: Joy Long Dress
Joy Long Dress
Vix
Halter neckline dress
SKU: 305-3251
$368.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Sleek structured dress
SKU: 605-1226
$158.00
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BF
Sienna Dress
Sienna Dress
Belle the Label
Knitted bodice dress
SKU: 152-020
$210.00
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Tiare Hawaii: Amalfi Mini Dress
Low Stock
Amalfi Mini Dress
Tiare Hawaii
White off shoulder mini dress
SKU: 435-111
$112.00
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Peixoto: Wyatt Dress
Wyatt Dress
Peixoto
Layered skirt mini dress
SKU: 605-897
$188.00
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Vitamin A: Playa Dress
Playa Dress
Vitamin A
Button down dress
SKU: 295-1200
$155.00
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Rio Sonora Dress
Rio Sonora Dress
Jen's Pirate Booty
Puff sleeves midi dress
SKU: 910-038
$231.00 $138.60 -40%
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Baobab: Mambo Maxi Dress
Mambo Maxi Dress
Baobab
Multi-ways dress
SKU: 120-1223
$300.00
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Baobab: Bari Maxi Dress
Bari Maxi Dress
Baobab
Beaded dress
SKU: 120-1145
$300.00
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Agua Bendita: Spring Dress
Best Seller
Spring Dress
Agua Bendita
Underwired mini dress
SKU: 450-3090
$235.00 $164.50 -30%
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Agua Bendita: Kristen Dress
Kristen Dress
Agua Bendita
Smocked back mini dress
SKU: 450-3043
$235.00 $141.00 -40%
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Peixoto: Liam Midi Dress
Liam Midi Dress
Peixoto
Gingham pattern midi dress
SKU: 605-1406
$188.00
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Change of Scenery: Embroidered Kristen Dress
Embroidered Kristen Dress
Change of Scenery
Embroidered dress
SKU: 168-144
$298.00
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SER.O.YA: Xenia Knit Maxi Dress
Xenia Knit Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Off-shoulder design dress
SKU: 161-042
$298.00
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Elliatt: Kara Tiered Maxi Dress
Best Seller
Kara Tiered Maxi Dress
Elliatt
Tiered ruffled design dress
SKU: 124-014
$298.00
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Baobab: Pietro Mini Dress
Pietro Mini Dress
Baobab
V-neckline dress
SKU: 120-1200
$325.00
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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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Peixoto: Paisley Mini Dress
Paisley Mini Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1376
$178.00
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Peixoto: Piper Dress
Piper Dress
Peixoto
Lace detailing dress
SKU: 605-1069
$238.00
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Vix: Micah Long Dress
Micah Long Dress
Vix
Alluring long dress
SKU: 305-3468
$618.00
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Seashell: Sammie Maxi Dress
Sammie Maxi Dress
Seashell
Captivating maxi dress
SKU: 146-035
$758.00
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Seashell: Amy Halter Dress
Amy Halter Dress
Seashell
Elegant midi dress
SKU: 146-027
$650.00
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Capittana: Zully Maxi Dress
Zully Maxi Dress
Capittana
Halter neckline maxi dress
SKU: 610-784
$240.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Rounded neckline mini dress
SKU: 135-2516
$118.00
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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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Peixoto: Clementine Maxi Dress
Clementine Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 605-1120
$168.00
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Rondine Midi Dress
Rondine Midi Dress
Baobab
Beaded design dress
SKU: 120-1184
$330.00
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Agua Bendita: Ariadna Dress
Ariadna Dress
Agua Bendita
Heart neckline maxi dress
SKU: 450-3072
$330.00 $231.00 -30%
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Maaji: Debbie Dress
Debbie Dress
Maaji
Flowy maxi dress
SKU: 190-3665
$137.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
Fitted bodice dress
SKU: 605-1217
$148.00
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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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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Oversized mini dress
SKU: 135-2978
$162.00
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Elliatt: Shannon Dress
Shannon Dress
Elliatt
Floral long-sleeve dress
SKU: 124-027
$450.00
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Peixoto: Charlotte Maxi Dress
Charlotte Maxi Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline maxi dress
SKU: 605-1383
$248.00
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Peixoto: Nora Knit Dress
Nora Knit Dress
Peixoto
Knit midi dress
SKU: 605-1382
$148.00
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Peixoto: Kenny Dress
Kenny Dress
Peixoto
Cut-out detail maxi dress
SKU: 605-1247
$168.00
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Peixoto: Piper Mini Dress
Piper Mini Dress
Peixoto
Deep v-neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1249
$238.00
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Tiare Hawaii: Amalfi Mini Dress
Low Stock
Amalfi Mini Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Blue off shoulder mini dress
SKU: 435-110
$112.00
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Tiare Hawaii: Ryden Maxi Dress
Ryden Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Elasticized neckline ombre dress
SKU: 435-096
$143.00
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Vix: Lorena Midi Dress
Lorena Midi Dress
Vix
Sophisticated midi dress
SKU: 305-3470
$298.00
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Empress Brasil: Rimini Dress
Rimini Dress
Empress Brasil
Long bell sleeves design dress
SKU: 142-321
$312.50
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Luli Fama: T-Back Mini Dress
T-Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Flowy style mini dress
SKU: 135-2520
$90.00
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Empress Brasil: Martha Dress
Martha Dress
Empress Brasil
Ruffle hem design dress
SKU: 142-246
$427.50
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Elliatt: Fifi Midi Dress
Low Stock
Fifi Midi Dress
Elliatt
Flattering fit design dress
SKU: 124-011
$228.00
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Line and Dot: Emberly Maxi Dress
Low Stock
Emberly Maxi Dress
Line and Dot
White off-shoulder dress
SKU: 361-030
$194.00
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BF
Change of Scenery: Gari Dress
Gari Dress
Change of Scenery
Airy cotton-crepe dress
SKU: 168-045
$158.00
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Maaji: Wild Flower Lucy
Wild Flower Lucy
Maaji
Short dress with keyhole
SKU: 190-2600
$98.00 $39.20 -60%
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Peixoto: Adeline Mini Dress
Adeline Mini Dress
Peixoto
Off-shoulder mini dress
SKU: 605-1408
$188.00
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Peixoto: Paisley Mini Dress
Paisley Mini Dress
Peixoto
Vibrat print dress
SKU: 605-1298
$178.00
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Cin Cin: Villa Maxi Dress
Villa Maxi Dress
Cin Cin
Cut-out detailed dress
SKU: 153-015
$310.00 $155.00 -50%
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Nyx Dress
Nyx Dress
SNDYS
Stretch jersey fabric dress
SKU: 154-007
$129.00
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Bellini Maxi Dress
Low Stock
Bellini Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Flowy maxi dress
SKU: 435-079
$128.00
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Malai: Alhena Dress
Alhena Dress
Malai
Flowy maxi dress
SKU: 600-3136
$178.00
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Maldives Maxi Dress
Maldives Maxi Dress
Tiare Hawaii
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 435-086
$145.00
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PQ Swim: Ella Slip Dress
Ella Slip Dress
PQ Swim
Classic slip dress
SKU: 550-1621
$144.00 $86.40 -40%
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Luli Fama: Cabana V-Neck Dress
Cabana V-Neck Dress
Luli Fama
Placement print dress
SKU: 135-3320
$174.00
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Capittana: Cornelia Dress
Cornelia Dress
Capittana
Halter neckline maxi dress
SKU: 610-842
$260.00
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Maaji: Lua Dress
Lua Dress
Maaji
Smocked detailed mini dress
SKU: 190-3588
$161.00 $112.70 -30%
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Maaji: Lupine Dress
Lupine Dress
Maaji
Palm trees design dress
SKU: 190-3566
$243.00 $170.10 -30%
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Shannon Dress
Best Seller Low Stock
Shannon Dress
Elliatt
Floral long-sleeve dress
SKU: 124-026
$450.00
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Line and Dot: Sunset Tweed Mini Dress
Sunset Tweed Mini Dress
Line and Dot
Strapless mini dress
SKU: 361-032
$152.00
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Luli Fama: Peek A Boo Ruched Side Slit Maxi Dress
Peek A Boo Ruched Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
Daring design dress
SKU: 135-3352
$174.00 $104.40 -40%
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Luli Fama: Chain Bralette Side Slit Maxi Dress
Chain Bralette Side Slit Maxi Dress
Luli Fama
V-neckline maxi dress
SKU: 135-3089
$274.00 $191.80 -30%
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Peixoto: Avril Midi Knit Dress
Low Stock
Avril Midi Knit Dress
Peixoto
Open-knit design dress
SKU: 605-1198
$158.00
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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.