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1. A sweet maxi wrap dress you can wear belted at the waist or free-flowing on its own. Either way, you'll absolutely stun as you swirl and twirl about in it all around your vacay spot.
2. A sleeveless bodycon dress easy to dress up or down depending on your mood and the night or day's occasion, be it dining out at a fancy restaurant (go with heels) or enjoying a late-night stroll or scooter ride around town (sneakers, for sure). Either way, that cutout at the tummy is sensational.
3. A sensational satin midi dress to wear in the evening when dining out with family or friends. Pair with your fave jewelry and heels and feel like the belle of the vacation ball (as you always should, of course).
4. An off-the-shoulder ruched mini dress that I wore during my trip to Mexico City and enjoyed every single second in. Great for impromptu scenic photo shoots, I always feel amazing when I wear this dress (so much so that I bought *several* in different colors and prints and brought two with me on my trip), and it keeps me so perfectly comfortable every time I put it on.
5. A sleeveless tank dress to help keep you cool as a cucumber, and looking CUTE as a button to boot. What a warm weather winner (and also easy to layer if you're going somewhere colder).
6. *A lightweight pleated ruffle dress so you can look effortlessly elegant while enjoying some well-earned fun in the sun. Truly, this easygoing dress'll have you feel like you're walkin' on sunshine. ☀️
7. A darling lace mini dress which works great as a swimsuit cover-up or super cute daytime look while you're prancing about and enjoying life the way it's meant to be enjoyed: in ultimate luxury. Oh, and did I mention it has POCKETS, too? Sold.
8. A tie waist swing dress to cinch your waist and deliver a classic, understated look with a relaxed fit, because vacation is ALL about relaxation, after all.
9. A casual, loose sundress with pockets that's so freakin' comfy, you'll be tempted to sleep in it. Reviewers rave about the soft, stretchy fabric and vibrant array of colors and patterns it comes in.
10. A cutout rib dress with a stylish side slit design and lightweight fabric. It'll look perf over your favorite bikini and all you need are a pair of sandals to complete your beach-ready outfit.
11. A Boho-style ruffle dress wonderfully roomy and simply begging to be featured in your next Instagram photo sesh featuring all your most eye-catching vacation backdrops, of course.
12. A unique eyelet shirt dress with a totally chic European aesthetic. Seriously, this baby makes me think of breezy afternoons on the Amalfi Coast...and it looks fab dressed any way you like (especially worn with a wide-brimmed sun hat).
13. A flirty wraparound dress sure to cheer you up and put a song in your step even on the potentially gloomiest days of your trip (though let's hope it's all clear, blue skies for you).
14. A smocked ruffle tier dress that's totally TOP TIER when it comes to flowy, pretty vacation looks that leave you feeling like a fairy tale princess. 👑
15. A cold-shoulder dress featuring the most fun, flounciest sleeves you ever did see. The fabric is soft, loose, and won't wrinkle, meaning it's perfect for packing for trips.
16. A dreamy strapless swing dress if you've been dreaming of a gorgeous sunset somewhere, anywhere but where you're used to. Add strappy sandals and a waist belt and off you go.
17. A convertible midi dress that you can wear as a long, flowing skirt *or* a full dress (and cover-up), meaning you get more than two looks for the price of one and spot for one in your limited luggage. Talk about a vacation must-have.
18. A swoon-worthy smocked midi dress so you can collect compliments like seashells and bask in the heat without getting badly burned, as it covers just enough of your arms and legs without leaving you sweaty.
19. An elegant split long maxi dress all but *made* for the beach and lounging about at a luxurious resort. The side slit shows just the right amount of leg while still keeping you covered and comfy.
20. Or a patterned maxi dress ideal for long walks on the boardwalk and dinner al fresco beneath a blanket of stars. Easy, breezy, beautiful...just like you on vacay.
21. A delightful sleeveless tank dress with near endless styling options, pockets on BOTH sides (YES!), and a lightweight rayon material as comfy as it is breathable.
22. A wildly gorgeous maxi kaftan dress which works wonderfully as a quick cover-up to pack in your beach bag if you need to slip into a store and pick up an iced coffee and some extra sunscreen.
23. A stylish flare tank dress with pockets because you can really never have enough vacay dresses with a place to stash your room key, phone, and a souvenir or two.
24. An oversized bloom mini dress to make you the absolute ~envy~ of all other vacation-goers, as it's the kind of dress you'll want to (and surely will) make a million great memories in.
25. A sophisticated floral lace dress all your friends and fam will be dying to know which vintage boutique you managed to score it from.
26. A criss-cross sundress with an *outstanding* neckline that definitely lets you get away with not needing to add a choker or necklace, because vacation is all about effortless simplicity, after all.
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