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1. An off-the-shoulder ruffle dress so you can look effortlessly elegant. Destination wedding coming up? Your outfit is set!
2. A ruffle-sleeve cotton dress that'll have you twirling in circles all day long. This look is approved for tea parties, prancing in picturesque fields of flowers, and just generally looking cute as you traipse around the globe.
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Promising review: "This dress is incredible! Material is very good quality and it fit perfectly! I cannot wait to wear it!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $38.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors).
3. A bell-sleeve embroidered tunic dress for a look that you can transition from day to night. Swap your shoes and your bag and bam, you have a new outfit with minimal effort. Perfect for all you light packers out there!
Promising review: "I really do love this dress. (I got the black one with red floral embroidery.) I've worn it to dinner and on a cruise. I can probably wear it to a wedding or a beach party. You can dress it up with heels or wear flat sandals with it. I even wore it with my Chucks and it looked adorable. No accessorizing needed, but you can throw on a simple necklace and go. So easy! (Quality also seems good. Thick material = no bra necessary for me! Yay!!)" —Poupee Folle
Price: $27.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in four styles).
4. A tie-front cutie because if there was ever a dress that screams "vacay!" it's this one. Go ahead, get the fruity frozen drink — this dress demands it. 🍹
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
The straps are adjustable. Also, note that the tie is just for show on some styles, but on others it's real and can help you adjust the fit of the dress!
Promising review: "This dress was the best online purchase of a dress in my life!!!!! It’s a perfect fit! It’s beautiful!!! Very flowy. I am sooooo shocked that this purchase was so successful, because usually clothes don't fit me when I buy them online." —Mariam
Price: $22.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 33 colors/prints).
5. A strapless maxi dress with ruffles for a Bridgerton-meets-the-beach vibe. It's so dreamy, you'll come back from your vacation speaking period English.
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Bought this for my Moroccan vacation and I did not regret it. The fit was modest, but it was still really cute. It was also light and airy which was great for the desert. It fit as expected and I wore nude undergarments." —LaRane Garner
Price: $23.09+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 19 colors/patterns).
6. A romantic smocked midi because sun's out, shoulders out. Can you imagine the amazing pictures you'll take in this?!
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Reviewers say it generally runs true to size, but a bit on the looser side.
Promising review: "This dress was made for me. Listen, guys, saying this dress is beautiful is such an understatement. Listen, it's the middle of the night and I'm feeling myself. Just wait till it's morning; the looks I'm serving all of you! Update: So I ended up buying three different colors of these dresses. I just loved them all. It's like the designer thought of me when they made these dresses! The material feels great on my body. The upper part is stretchy and fits very well." —Olive Bukuru
Price: $32.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in eight colors).
7. A striped wraparound dress for a look that's as sunny as your personality. Wear this whenever you encounter a rainy vacation day (the WORST) and you need a lil' pick-me-up.
Promising review: "Love this dress. Have wanted it for a while but was scared it would be too short. It fits just right. It's so soft. Love the way it feels on my skin. It doesn't feel cheaply made at all. Would definitely buy in a different color! If you're looking at this dress and are on the fence about buying it, just buy it! You won't regret it!" —Ashley
Price: $15.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 11 colors).
8. A ruffle sleeve mini dress so you can be fun, flirty, and fabulous. Grab it in a few colors and cycle through them all vacation long, so you can always be sure you're wearing something cute.
Promising review: "This dress is so cute and the material is great for how cheap it is! I was so impressed by the quality. I ordered a size bigger than normal and I probably could have gotten my normal size but I wanted to have it a little longer so I could wear it to work!" —Gracyn Herman
Price: $24.89+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 11 colors).
9. A vintage-inspired floral long-sleeved midi dress because the weather when you travel can be wildly unpredictable. Gain some warmth without sacrificing any style.
Promising review: "I purchased this as a last-minute dress for a wedding. It was snug above the waist, but not snug enough where I was uncomfortable or had no movement. It fit perfectly!! The material is not cheap, it’s a nice, soft material, and you can have confidence it won’t fall apart in the washer or anything! Love it. I’ll probably buy another one in a different pattern." —Liz Garcia
Price: $28.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 18 patterns).
10. A split-leg maxi for staying cool in the sun. The open back gives you a free feeling, while the front slit makes sure you never feel like you can't move or are about to stumble over your skirt.
11. A wrap dress, because it's a classic for a reason. You'll be the chicest plus-one at the your boo's cross-country family reunion in this flowy look.
12. A stunning ruffled option so you can add a little flare and fun to your vacation wardrobe. Perhaps you'll start a new dance craze on your trip...the ruffle shuffle??
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "I can’t say enough good things about this dress! I love it!! The fit is amazing. The material is lovely. The top, front, and bottom of the dress are lined with a light material, which is perfect. You still get the flowy feel. I just want to twirl around in this dress. My young adult daughter loves it as well!! I couldn’t be happier. It will be my go-to dress this summer" —Carla J. Reid
Price: $42.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in six colors).
13. A flowy ruffled-hem dress that'll add some variety to your vacay sun dress selection. After all, options are everything.
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress — it fits perfectly and it's so adorable. The first day I wore it I got so many compliments and it was so comfortable. It was nice to wear as a dress or even a long shirt with leggings. The color is really cute too. I definitely recommend it and will probably buy more in different colors!" —Jasmine Ball
Price: $26.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 17 colors)
14. A stunning cocktail dress for when you need an upscale look on your travels. Impromptu 5-star wedding? You're all set!
Promising review: "Love this dress! It was a great price for a last minute request for being a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. This is very comfortable and you won't be sorry if you buy it." —RockyMtnGrrl70
Price: $48.44+ (available in sizes S–XL and nine colors).
15. A boho V-neck mini dress that'll make your staycation feel like a destination vacation. Petitioning for island vibes all year long.
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "I LOVE this wrap dress! The material is so soft and comfortable, and the dress is a perfect fit. I always try to find dresses that would be work appropriate and also cute to wear if going out after work and on the weekends, and this fits the bill." —Taylor
Price: $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 22 colors/styles).
16. A floral wrap dress so you can look amazing while also feeling amazingly comfy. This will be your go-to travel dress for every vacay on the books.
Promising review: "I searched through about 300 'cocktail dress with long sleeves' options before finding this gem! The material is great — it stands up to wrinkles, long car rides, and doesn’t cling at all. The cut is (really) low so I got some skin/fabric tape to close it up. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes 4–22 and in 22 prints).
17. A spaghetti strap maxi that'll make you extra excited that your "vacation" is to your mom's cousin's niece's nuptials. Start searching for more distant relatives who are getting hitched, because you're going to want to rewear this look!
18. A button-down sundress because a spontaneous trip is the perfect excuse to buy something new. Never underestimate the ego boost you can get from a sundress!
19. A faux-wrap midi dress that'll give you all of the look of real wrap dress, with the security of knowing that it will never become untied at an inopportune moment (I mean, not like there's a ~good~ moment for that). This dress can handle your action-packed vacation itinerary, guaranteed.
Promising review: "I bought this dress for a professional conference in a few weeks. The dress looks perfect. It goes to my knees and the chest area is very modest and appropriate for my conference, but if I throw on a statement necklace it could just as easily be something I wear to a musical or nice event. The fabric doesn’t stick to anything, and I’m pleasantly surprised at how thick the material is. I don't need a slip or undershirt." —Skye C.
Price: $29.99+ (available in sizes 14–26 and in 25 styles, including some with three-quarter sleeves).
20. A classic blouse dress so you can channel the chic vibes of your favorite jet-setting influencer. You can now literally travel in style.
Promising review: "Material is great, soft, and the fit is perfect to wear with a nice pair of boots, etc. I sized up and it was a good fit." —Donna Jarock
Price: $32.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 15 colors).
21. A ruffled, open back maxi dress because you are the main character on your vacation. Leave the locals drooling with this absolutely dreamy dress.
Psst! This dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely stunning! Love how flowy it is, the bohemian look, and how sexy the back of the dress is. Received so many compliments. Perfect dress for a vacation. Bought it for my trip to Bali and couldn’t be more pleased." —Carolina Orozco
Price: $33.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 24 colors).
22. A halter-neck maxi dress for an outfit that's picture perfect. Sleek, chic, and ready for an all-inclusive resort.
23. A pleated number, because pleats are neat. This dress is so cute, you're going to want to extend your trip so you can wear it more.
24. A twist-front number that'll keep you comfy and dressed in high style all night long. The unique waistline serves as an accessory in its own right, while the short slit adds a fresh feel. This dress deserves to be taken on a luxury vacation.
25. A maxi cocktail dress for when your travel plans call for an upscale evening of wining and dining. You're going to want to plan another trip so you can wear it again!
26. A short-sleeve print dress that'll quickly become your new go-to. This wrap dress is seriously soft, breathable and begging you to pack it. Be prepared for nonstop compliments from the valet, bellhop, concierge and everyone else at the resort.
27. A flow chiffon style, because your romantic weekend getaway needs this. The open sleeve will elevate your look for an extra fancy flair so you can stun the locals with your fabulousness.
28. A ruffle-sleeved mini that'll add a little flare to your shoulders. This swing dress is perfect for beach and destination weddings. With a flared hem, you'll be looking at yourself in your vacay pics all year round.
29. A cold shoulder maxi for keeping it casual and chic. Toss this fun, flowy dress in your suitcase and prepare to become a fashion travel influencer!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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