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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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Baobab: Cale Dress
Cale Dress
Baobab
Strappy maxi dress
SKU: 120-552
$330.00 $165.00 -50%
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Belle the Label: Ballerina Dress
Ballerina Dress
Belle the Label
Close-fitted bodice dress
SKU: 152-021
$144.00 $86.40 -40%
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Belle the Label: Ballerina Dress
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Ballerina Dress
Belle the Label
Close-fitted bodice dress
SKU: 152-020
$144.00 $115.20 -20%
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Line & Dot: Floret Maxi Dress
Floret Maxi Dress
Line and Dot
Vibrant blossoms design dress
SKU: 361-013
$171.00 $102.60 -40%
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L Space: Under The Sun Dress
Under The Sun Dress
L Space
Black versatile dress
SKU: 130-3774
$165.00 $82.50 -50%
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Peixoto: Ruby Dress
Ruby Dress
Peixoto
Puff sleeves mini dress
SKU: 605-954
$268.00 $134.00 -50%
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Peixoto: Ariel Dress
Ariel Dress
Peixoto
Halter neck dress
SKU: 605-945
$138.00 $55.20 -60%
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Peixoto: Ora Dress
Ora Dress
Peixoto
Pink mini dress
SKU: 605-927
$208.00
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Malai: Nobel Dress
Nobel Dress
Malai
Plunge neckline detail dress
SKU: 600-2479
$160.00 $96.00 -40%
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Baobab: Luna Llena Dress
Luna Llena Dress
Baobab
One shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-526
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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Baobab: Candy Dress
Candy Dress
Baobab
Off shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-521
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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Baobab: Lyn Mini Dress
Lyn Mini Dress
Baobab
High neck mini dress
SKU: 120-519
$280.00 $140.00 -50%
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Jayne Dress
Jayne Dress
Baobab
Twist top maxi dress
SKU: 120-518
$300.00
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Baobab: Lyn Dress
Lyn Dress
Baobab
Yellow one shoulder dress
SKU: 120-514
$285.00
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Ari Mini Dress
Ari Mini Dress
Baobab
High neck mini dress
SKU: 120-513
$250.00
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Baobab: Voila Dress
Voila Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-498
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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Baobab: Mariah Dress
Mariah Dress
Baobab
Copper high neck dress
SKU: 120-490
$285.00 $142.50 -50%
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Baobab: Dolly Dress
Dolly Dress
Baobab
Off-the-shoulder mini dress
SKU: 120-491
$270.00 $135.00 -50%
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Luli Fama: Cut Out Long Dress
Cut Out Long Dress
Luli Fama
Handkerchief style dress
SKU: 135-2716
$202.00 $121.20 -40%
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Luli Fama: Ruched Bust Cami Dress
Ruched Bust Cami Dress
Luli Fama
Scrunch cup detail dress
SKU: 135-2705
$174.00 $104.40 -40%
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Playa Dress
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Playa Dress
Line and Dot
Multicolored maxi dress
SKU: 361-004
$205.00
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Amar Dress
Amar Dress
Baobab
Long sleeves maxi dress
SKU: 120-453
$350.00
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Baobab: Florence Dress
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Florence Dress
Baobab
Drape detailed maxi dress
SKU: 120-436
$285.00
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PQ Swim: Tinsley Ring Dress
Tinsley Ring Dress
PQ Swim
One shoulder dress
SKU: 550-2311
$154.00 $77.00 -50%
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Empress Brasil: Fete Dress
Fete Dress
Empress Brasil
Structured mini dress
SKU: 142-171
$418.00 $250.80 -40%
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L Space: Vivienne Dress
Vivienne Dress
L Space
Flattering scoop neck
SKU: 130-3666
$139.00 $69.50 -50%
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L Space: Lilikoi Dress
Lilikoi Dress
L Space
Lined bodice dress
SKU: 130-3618
$169.00 $101.40 -40%
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L Space: Chelsea Dress
Chelsea Dress
L Space
Elastic at sleeve cuff dress
SKU: 130-3613
$150.00 $90.00 -40%
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L Space: Kristy Dress
Kristy Dress
L Space
Tie-front overlay skirt
SKU: 130-3531
$162.00 $97.20 -40%
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SNDYS: Claire Dress
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Claire Dress
SNDYS
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 154-006
$109.00
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Peixoto: Isabella Dress
Isabella Dress
Peixoto
A-line silhouette dress
SKU: 605-835
$248.00 $148.80 -40%
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Peixoto: Vada Dress
Vada Dress
Peixoto
Plunge design neckline maxi dress
SKU: 605-836
$158.00 $94.80 -40%
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Capittana: Piper Zigzag Dress
Piper Zigzag Dress
Capittana
Long sleeves dress
SKU: 610-687
$260.00
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Capittana: Poppy Dress
Poppy Dress
Capittana
Knitted long dress
SKU: 610-682
$200.00
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Baobab: Talita Dress
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Talita Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-415
$300.00
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Baobab: Zadeh Dress
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Zadeh Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-412
$285.00
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Rafia Dress
Rafia Dress
Baobab
Halter style maxi dress
SKU: 120-405
$285.00
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Baobab: Mikaela Dress
Mikaela Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-402
$330.00 $165.00 -50%
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Baobab: Aria Dress
Low Stock
Aria Dress
Baobab
Off-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-392
$285.00
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Baobab: Pandora Dress
Low Stock
Pandora Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-389
$285.00
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Montce: Mickie Dress
Mickie Dress
Montce
Full-length dress
SKU: 395-346
$228.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Ratu Mesh Dress
Ratu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Bodycon midi dress
SKU: 880-293
$353.00
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Belle Dress
Belle Dress
Peixoto
Square neckline neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-682
$158.00 $94.80 -40%
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Peixoto: Farrah Dress
Farrah Dress
Peixoto
Plunging neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-680
$158.00 $94.80 -40%
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Peixoto: Farrah Dress
Farrah Dress
Peixoto
Plunging short dress
SKU: 605-496
$128.00 $76.80 -40%
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Baobab: Jambo Dress
Jambo Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-310
$300.00 $150.00 -50%
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Baobab: Geneva Dress
Geneva Dress
Baobab
Long sleeves with cut-out design dress
SKU: 120-296
$350.00 $175.00 -50%
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Luli Fama: T-Back Mini Dress
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T-Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Flowy style mini dress
SKU: 135-2522
$98.00
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Luli Fama: T-Back Mini Dress
T-Back Mini Dress
Luli Fama
Flowy style mini dress
SKU: 135-2521
$90.00
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Rounded neckline mini dress
SKU: 135-2515
$118.00
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L Space: Groove Dress
Groove Dress
L Space
Long sleeve active dress
SKU: 130-3420
$139.00 $83.40 -40%
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L Space: Undertow Dress
Undertow Dress
L Space
Collar neckline midi dress
SKU: 130-3384
$169.00 $101.40 -40%
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L Space: West Coast Dress
West Coast Dress
L Space
V-neck maxi dress
SKU: 130-3377
$119.00 $71.40 -40%
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L Space: Asher Dress
Asher Dress
L Space
Mock neck style mini dress
SKU: 130-3372
$119.00 $83.30 -30%
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PQ Swim: Vanessa Strapless Fringe Dress
Vanessa Strapless Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Strapless white dress
SKU: 550-2129
$154.00
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Malai: Freya Dress
Freya Dress
Malai
Corset-like maxi dress
SKU: 600-2291
$149.00 $89.40 -40%
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Malai: Lovey Dovey Maxi Dress
Lovey Dovey Maxi Dress
Malai
V-neck maxi dress
SKU: 600-2278
$158.00 $94.80 -40%
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L Space: Lilikoi Dress
Lilikoi Dress
L Space
V-neck striped maxi dress
SKU: 130-3285
$169.00 $101.40 -40%
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Baobab: Mambo Glossy Dress
Mambo Glossy Dress
Baobab
Two-way maxi dress
SKU: 120-271
$285.00 $171.00 -40%
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Baobab: Aluna Dress
Aluna Dress
Baobab
High-neck maxi dress
SKU: 120-269
$285.00 $142.50 -50%
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Baobab: Voila Dress
Voila Dress
Baobab
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 120-259
$285.00 $142.50 -50%
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Baobab: Kena Dress
Kena Dress
Baobab
High neck maxi dress
SKU: 120-241
$285.00
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Baobab: Lia Dress
Lia Dress
Baobab
One-shoulder maxi dress
SKU: 120-217
$285.00 $171.00 -40%
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Luli Fama: South Beach Dress
South Beach Dress
Luli Fama
Crew neckline dress
SKU: 135-2220
$150.00 $90.00 -40%
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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.