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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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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Cover-up mini dress
SKU: 130-4521
$145.00
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Dawn Maxi Dress
Dawn Maxi Dress
Baobab
Striking cut-out dress
SKU: 120-1155
$300.00
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Baobab: Kalina Maxi Dress
Kalina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Adjustable straps bikini
SKU: 120-1158
$320.00
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Baobab: Nara Maxi Dress
Nara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Strapless dress
SKU: 120-1207
$300.00
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Josefina Maxi Dress
Josefina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Asymmetrical hem design dress
SKU: 120-1118
$375.00
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Vitamin A: Arden Dress
Arden Dress
Vitamin A
Midi length dress
SKU: 295-1870
$250.00
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L Space: Row Maxi Dress
Row Maxi Dress
L Space
Thin straps dress
SKU: 130-4565
$154.00
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L Space: Row Maxi Dress
Row Maxi Dress
L Space
Thin straps dress
SKU: 130-4566
$154.00
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L Space: Laina Dress
Laina Dress
L Space
Tiered skirt
SKU: 130-4525
$176.00
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Baobab: Wara Maxi Dress
Wara Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 120-1185
$330.00
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Baobab: Josefina Maxi Dress
Josefina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Front keyhole dress
SKU: 120-1183
$375.00
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Vitamin A: Riviera Mini Dress
Riviera Mini Dress
Vitamin A
Scoop neck dress
SKU: 295-1834
$110.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Striped design dress
SKU: 130-4541
$125.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Sleeveless dress
SKU: 130-4523
$145.00
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L Space: Gabby Maxi Dress
Gabby Maxi Dress
L Space
A-line style dress
SKU: 130-4527
$189.00
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Baobab: Magia Salvaje Maxi Dress
Magia Salvaje Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter design dress
SKU: 120-1146
$320.00
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L Space: Sunchaser Dress
Sunchaser Dress
L Space
Scoop neckline dress
SKU: 130-4484
$125.00
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PQ Swim: Sofia Tube Dress
Sofia Tube Dress
PQ Swim
Strapless maxi dress
SKU: 550-2871
$164.00
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Baobab: Clelia Maxi Dress
Clelia Maxi Dress
Baobab
Delicate ring detail dress
SKU: 120-1130
$330.00
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PQ Swim: Lily Cover-Up
Lily Cover-Up
PQ Swim
Collar design cover-up dress
SKU: 550-2864
$164.00
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Baobab: Mambo Maxi Dress
Mambo Maxi Dress
Baobab
Effortless elegance dress
SKU: 120-1280
$300.00
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Baobab: Carlota Maxi Dress
Carlota Maxi Dress
Baobab
Soft cow neckline dress
SKU: 120-1194
$500.00
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Peixoto: Addison Mini Dress
Addison Mini Dress
Peixoto
High neckline mini dress
SKU: 605-1357
$158.00
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Maaji: Seraphina Dress
Seraphina Dress
Maaji
Strapless bandeau mini dress
SKU: 190-3689
$122.00
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L Space: Steph Dress
Steph Dress
L Space
Front cut-outs dress
SKU: 130-4558
$145.00
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L Space: Noah Dress
Noah Dress
L Space
Knot ties design dress
SKU: 130-4535
$158.00
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Baobab: Giselle Maxi Dress
Giselle Maxi Dress
Baobab
Sensual dress
SKU: 120-1260
$300.00
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L Space: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Spaghetti straps maxi dress
SKU: 130-4449
$198.00
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L Space: Seabreeze Dress
Seabreeze Dress
L Space
Halter tie mini dress
SKU: 130-4448
$150.00
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Baobab: Mamu Mini Dress
Mamu Mini Dress
Baobab
Open-knit mini dress
SKU: 120-1042
$350.00
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Baobab: Canoa Maxi Dress
Canoa Maxi Dress
Baobab
Asymmetrical design dress
SKU: 120-1249
$330.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Unlined red midi dress
SKU: 130-4451
$178.00
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L Space: Carrie Dress
Carrie Dress
L Space
Off-the-shoulder dress
SKU: 130-4436
$158.00
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Capittana: Ariel Dress
Ariel Dress
Capittana
Plunging halter neckline maxi dress
SKU: 610-845
$280.00
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L Space: Cameron Dress
Cameron Dress
L Space
Spaghetti strap dress
SKU: 130-4336
$139.00
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Baobab: Celele Maxi Dress
Celele Maxi Dress
Baobab
One shoulder design dress
SKU: 120-1125
$300.00
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L Space: Laina Dress
Laina Dress
L Space
Tiered skirt
SKU: 130-4524
$176.00
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SER.O.YA: Isotta Maxi Dress
Isotta Maxi Dress
SER.O.YA
Off-shoulder dress
SKU: 161-054
$418.00
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L Space: Mallorca Dress
Mallorca Dress
L Space
Smocked bodice dress
SKU: 130-4486
$158.00
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L Space: Sacha Dress
Sacha Dress
L Space
Sleek black dress
SKU: 130-4472
$123.00
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L Space: Las Palmas Dress
Las Palmas Dress
L Space
Wrap dress
SKU: 130-4487
$145.00
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PQ Swim: Melissa Fringe Dress
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Melissa Fringe Dress
PQ Swim
Strapless crochet maxi dress
SKU: 550-2856
$184.00
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Baobab: Pietro Mini Dress
Pietro Mini Dress
Baobab
Contemporary dress
SKU: 120-1258
$325.00
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Vorn: Vallarta Dress
Vallarta Dress
Vorn
Diamond pattern fabric dress
SKU: 626-001
$310.00
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Pitusa: Tulum Braided Dress
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Tulum Braided Dress
Pitusa
Periwinkle maxi dress
SKU: 147-001
$230.00
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Andrea Iyamah: Katu Mesh Dress
Katu Mesh Dress
Andrea Iyamah
Mesh fabric dress
SKU: 880-535
$330.00
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Baobab: Donata Maxi Dress
Donata Maxi Dress
Baobab
Halter ties dress
SKU: 120-1235
$330.00
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L Space: Misha Midi Dress
Misha Midi Dress
L Space
Thin straps dress
SKU: 130-4561
$189.00
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L Space: Mabel Maxi Dress
Mabel Maxi Dress
L Space
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 130-4540
$176.00
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L Space: Deia Mini Dress
Deia Mini Dress
L Space
Cover-up mini dress
SKU: 130-4520
$145.00
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L Space: Upbeat Dress
Upbeat Dress
L Space
Mini dress
SKU: 130-4515
$130.00
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Baobab: Merida Maxi Dress
Merida Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ribbed fabric dress
SKU: 120-1188
$375.00
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Baobab: Celele Maxi Dress
Celele Maxi Dress
Baobab
Modern glamour dress
SKU: 120-1283
$300.00
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Baobab: Kalina Maxi Dress
Kalina Maxi Dress
Baobab
Ombre print dress
SKU: 120-1179
$300.00
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Ronda Maxi Dress
Ronda Maxi Dress
Baobab
Hatler ties dress
SKU: 120-1107
$475.00
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Vitamin A: Alora High Neck Dress
Alora High Neck Dress
Vitamin A
Eyelet pattern midi dress
SKU: 295-1923
$255.00
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L Space: Tala Maxi Dress
Tala Maxi Dress
L Space
Tie-front detail dress
SKU: 130-4440
$169.00
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L Space: Alexis Dress
Alexis Dress
L Space
Ribbed knit midi dress
SKU: 130-4439
$139.00
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L Space: Noah Dress
Noah Dress
L Space
Knot ties design dress
SKU: 130-4536
$158.00
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Vitamin A: Riviera Mini Dress
Riviera Mini Dress
Vitamin A
Scoop neck dress
SKU: 295-1836
$110.00
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Vitamin A: Zella Dress
Zella Dress
Vitamin A
Side seam pockets design dress
SKU: 295-1867
$215.00
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Vitamin A: Riviera Dress
Riviera Dress
Vitamin A
Scoop neck dress
SKU: 295-1835
$130.00
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L Space: Shea Maxi Dress
Shea Maxi Dress
L Space
Bodycon maxi dress
SKU: 130-4480
$145.00
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L Space: Taura Mini Dress
Taura Mini Dress
L Space
Plunging neckline dress
SKU: 130-4501
$123.00
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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.