Twenty outfit options for vacation, compact enough for your hand luggage, that you'll long to have in tow.
Ready for a Look You'll Love on Your Next Vacay?
Get set to stun! Our top picks for vacation dresses have been selected by our savvy editors, with a blend of samples and independent choices. Plus, keep in mind that BuzzFeed and its publishing partners might collect a share of sales from the links below - what a win-win, eh?
Jet lag fades but the memories in these fabulous dresses last forever.
Written by Ashley Schumacher, BuzzFeed Contributor
Notes [Women's sizes, unless specified, in this article]
1. A Knit Bodycon
Get ready for a fancy dinner with this bodycon! The material is knit, which means less wrinkling - perfect for taking it in and out of your suitcase.
2. A Gauzy Maxi with Buttons
Looking for a versatile dress for your vacay? This maxi button-up can serve as a dress, swimsuit cover-up, or layering piece for your favorite short outfit.
3. A Puff-Sleeve Maxi
This airy maxi with a cute ruffled neckline is the perfect addition to your travel wardrobe. Bonus points: you can leave the accessories at home!
4. A Cutout Bodycon
Add a touch of glamour to your travels with this cutout bodycon - with the cuts, it even helps show off that beautiful tan you've earned.
5. A Tube Dress
This tube dress is a travel must-have for its style, packability, and the way it makes you feel fabulous. Add it to your suitcase today!
6. A Cap-Sleeve Dress
Adjustable to your travel needs, this double agent dress is equally at home on the beach and in a fancy hotel restaurant. Plus, it's a great choice for brunch when you're back home, ready to regale your friends with travel stories!
7. A Knit Cutout Dress
A glamorous number for your night out on the town, this knit dress is perfect for pairing with those chunky heels that somehow squeezed into your luggage. Get ready for the compliments!
8. A Crochet Cover-Up Dress
This darling cover-up is perfect for wearing almost everywhere - it's cute, practical, and coordinated well with others on a getaway.
9. A V-Neck Embroidered Maxi
Need a one-size-fits-all outfit for the unexpected places traveling takes you? This versatile maxi fits the bill!
10. An Off-the-Shoulder Midi
Save your shoulders from pesky straps once the sunburn hits! This off-the-shoulder midi is a stylish and practical choice.
11. An Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress
Prefer maxi length without straps for your off-shoulder style? This dress has got you covered (literally)!
12. A V-Neck Mini
Traveling sneakers and explorations go hand in hand with this V-neck mini - it's perfect for chasing adventures together!
13. A Square-Neck Maxi
This chic square-neck maxi is the epitome of demure sailor vibes, and the colors coordinate well for easy layering in your limited luggage.
14. A Tie-Front Dress
Effortless twirling vibes are a must for vacation - this tie-front dress is lightweight, backless, and perfect for warm weather.
15. An Open-Back Maxi
Channel your inner Persephone with this open-back maxi, boasting tiered layers for extra pizzazz.
16. A T-Shirt Dress
Chic and comfy, this T-shirt dress is perfect for shopping in style or wearing on the plane due to its breathability and stretch.
17. A Delightfully Elevated Maxi Dress
To achieve that dreamy travel look while feeling comfy, layer up with this elegant maxi dress - your future vacation pictures will thank you.
18. A Striped Cap-Sleeve Midi
A striped midi is the ideal travel companion - feel confident knowing exactly which dress you're wearing, whether on the plane or wandering the streets of a new city.
19. A Tiered Maxi
Capture all the attention at that adorable bistro lunch you scored a reservation for months ago - the tiered layers will make this dress a showstopper!
20. A Puff-Sleeve Baby Doll Dress
This playful puff-sleeve baby doll number is compact enough to fit in your carry-on for a stunning adventure.
21. An A-Line Maxi
A low-maintenance outfit you can rely on for vacation days - this A-line maxi is fuss-free and stylish.
22. A V-Neck Maxi Dress
This V-neck maxi dress is reminiscent of classic Disney Princess dresses - perfect for your warm-weather OOTD.
23. A Dotted Cover-Up
Book an extended boat ride just for the chance to wear this cheerful dotted cover-up!
24. A Peregrine Midi Dress
Wine-tasting in style is a breeze with this Peregrine midi dress - it's trendy, comfy, and ready for the cutest pics among the grapes.
25. An Eyelet Midi
This versatile eyelet midi is too captivating to be left behind in your closet. Plus, it's fabulous for travel!
26. A Halter-Neck Maxi
Leave behind any itchy-crawly feelings ruining your vacay with this soft halter-neck maxi - perfect for warm days and compliments.
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Customer Review: "This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well-made and SOFT. It also has a slip underneath, which is awesome - no fear of undies showing! Waist is elastic. Comes with a detachable belt so it can be worn with or without." -MsMGR
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in sizes S-XXL and 20 colors).
27. A TikTok-Famous Corset Dress
No vacation is complete without a fresh take on the classic Disney Princess dress - get ready for warm-weather OOTDs!
28. A Casual Sundress
Easy, breezy, stunning - this casual sundress is perfect for your next trip (yes, it has pockets!).
Some reviews have been edited for length or clarity.
- The top picks for vacation dresses, selected by savvy BuzzFeed editors, include a knit bodycon with less wrinkling, perfect for travel - a blend of market-priority-post and shopping-clothing.
- Another versatile option is a gauzy maxi with buttons, which can double as a swimsuit cover-up or a casual wear, catering to the freelance-market and lifestyle needs.
- For a puff-sleeve maxi with a ruffled neckline, that requires minimal accessories, check out the market-redo-post on fashion-and-beauty websites.
- This cutout bodycon, that helps show off that beautiful sunburn, is an addition to the majority of the market-amazon in terms of stylish travel wear.
- A tube dress, providing style, packability, and body confidence, is a travel must-have, delightfully elevating your vacation lifestyle.
- Similarly, a cap-sleeve dress, adjustable to your travel needs, is a double agent in your wardrobe, equally at home on the beach or in a fancy restaurant, perfect for brunch when back home.
- In the freelance-market, a knit cutout dress is a glamorous number for a night out on the town, pairing well with those fashionable chunky heels.
- For a casual cover-up suitable for almost everywhere, consider a crochet cover-up dress, creating a coordinated ensemble on your getaway.
- For a one-size-fits-all outfit for unexpected traveling situations, pick an embroidered maxi, catering to various market demands.
- Save your shoulders from sunburn with an off-the-shoulder midi, offering a stylish and practical choice for your travel wardrobe.
- For maxi length and off-shoulder style without straps, there's an off-shoulder maxi dress out there - literally!
- A V-neck mini, perfect for chasing adventures and exploring with traveling sneakers, is a versatile addition to your travel-focused fashion-and-beauty collection.
- This chic square-neck maxi, embodying demure sailor vibes, is a trendy color choice for your limited luggage when embarking on your journey.
- A tie-front dress, lightweight and backless, is an effortless twirling choice for warm-weather vacation days.
- With a open-back maxi boasting tiered layers for extra pizzazz, you'll feel like Persephone on your special getaway.
- A T-shirt dress, chic and comfy, is perfect for shopping in style or wearing on the plane due to its breathability and stretch.
- For a dreamy travel look, layer up with an elegantly delightful maxi dress, ensuring your future vacation pictures will be magnificent.
- A striped cap-sleeve midi is an ideal travel companion, boosting your confidence, whether on the plane or wandering the streets of a new city.
- Capture all the attention at that adorable bistro lunch with a tiered maxi, making this dress a showstopper.
- This playful puff-sleeve baby doll number is compact enough to fit in your carry-on for a stunning adventure in the travel market.
- A low-maintenance outfit for vacation days, this A-line maxi is fuss-free and stylish, catering to the market-priority-post in fashion-and-beauty.
- This V-neck maxi dress, reminiscent of classic Disney Princess dresses, is perfect for your warm-weather OOTD in the fashion world.
- Book an extended boat ride just for the chance to wear this cheerful dotted cover-up, adding a pop of color to your vacation collection.
- Wine-tasting in style is a breeze with this Peregrine midi dress - trendy, comfy, and ready for Instagram-worthy pics among the grapes.
- This versatile eyelet midi is too captivating to be left behind in your closet, catering to the wide-ranging fashion-and-beauty market.
- Leave behind any itchy-crawly feelings ruining your vacay with this soft halter-neck maxi, perfect for warm days and compliments.
- A TikTok-famous corset dress, offering a fresh take on the classic Disney Princess dress, is a must-have for your warm-weather OOTD.
- Lastly, a casual sundress with pockets is easy, breezy, and stunning - the perfect addition to your travel-focused wardrobe.
