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No matter what time of the year it is, there's always time to daydream about your next vacation. Maybe you have your sights set on planning a girls' weekend?? Or perhaps a much-needed escape with the kids or a beach stay to get some peace and quiet with your significant other.
Whatever you're thinking, warm weather destinations call for a few staples: a swimsuit, a cover-up, flip flops, and sunglasses top the list. Another nice-to-have? Travel dresses are versatile pieces of clothing that instantly complete your getaway capsule. They're comfortable, multifunctional, one-and-done travel dresses that will withstand long days of adventuring.
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Best Cotton Dress
Jones New York Tie Waist Midi T-Shirt Dress
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Best for Sightseeing
Lands' End Women's Cotton Modal Square-Neck Tiered Maxi Dress
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Best Dress With Pockets
Berydress Crewneck Tunic Dress with Pockets
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The most packable styles are those that are made of wrinkle-resistant fabrics, but you'll also want to keep an eye out for breathable materials that keep you cool when you’re on the go. Relaxed fits and modest silhouettes are easy to wear on the plane (anyone else like to curl up in their seat and binge on mini pretzels?), while versatile T-shirt styles and flowy maxis are road-trip-ready. And how can we forget pockets?! Never more convenient, they’re perfect to hold your ticket to the museum, stash your sunglasses, or even carry some hand sanitizer. When you're exploring on your feet all day, pair your dress with casual sneakers before swapping them with walkable wedges for a night out—consider your packing woes solved.
To bid you bon voyage, we found the most comfortable travel dresses that will get you jet-set prepped in no time.
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Best A-Line Dress
Amazon Essentials Midi A-Line Dress
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Best A-Line Dress
Amazon Essentials Midi A-Line Dress
From sightseeing to supper, this sunny travel-ready dress will keep you comfortable.
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Best Short-Sleeved Dress
Caslon Gauze Vacation Shirtdress
It's called the "vacation shirtdress" for a reason. The easy, breezy style is easy to throw on, is comfortable to wear for hours on end, and looks great in pictures, to boot.
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Best Wrap Dress
Billabong Wrap-Front Midi Length Dress
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Best Wrap Dress
Billabong Wrap-Front Midi Length Dress
With a printed crinkly fabric, this wrap dress is meant to be packable.
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Best for Hot Weather
Columbia Freezer Maxi Dress
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Best for Hot Weather
Columbia Freezer Maxi Dress
Venturing to a hot and humid destination? You'll want this tank dress with cooling properties, anti-sweat technology, and UPF protection.
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Best Cotton Dress
Jones New York Tie Waist Midi T-Shirt Dress
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Best Cotton Dress
Jones New York Tie Waist Midi T-Shirt Dress
Upgrade your usual T-shirt dress with this cotton number. The tie at the torso cinches the waist to help give the look more shape.
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Best for Sightseeing
Lands' End Women's Cotton Modal Square-Neck Tiered Maxi Dress
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Best for Sightseeing
Lands' End Women's Cotton Modal Square-Neck Tiered Maxi Dress
Throw on this tiered jersey dress when your plans involve a lot of foodie escapades (offered in petite and plus-sizing as well). Toss on a denim jacket for chilly nights.
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Best Shirtdress
Sopliagon Cotton and Linen Shirt Dress
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Best Shirtdress
Sopliagon Cotton and Linen Shirt Dress
Nail casual cool in this comfy long-sleeved shirtdress, which also works equally well over a swimsuit.
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Best Wrinkle-Resistant Dress
Rec Room Tie Dress
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Best Wrinkle-Resistant Dress
Rec Room Tie Dress
Let us count the reasons we love this design: It's stretchy, soft, wrinkle-resistant, has pockets, and comes in four colors!
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Best Dress With Pockets
Berydress Crewneck Tunic Dress with Pockets
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Best Dress With Pockets
Berydress Crewneck Tunic Dress with Pockets
A dropped ruffled hem makes this cotton dress feel special. Did we mention it has pockets?
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Utility pockets give this cotton twill dress a distinct safari-meets-camp vibe.
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Best Midi Dress
madewell Lucie Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress
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Best Midi Dress
madewell Lucie Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress
Made with airy lightweight cotton, this easy breezy midi has us dreaming of summer road trips, windows down, and hair blowing in the wind.
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Daily Ritual Supersoft Terry Short-Sleeved Crewneck Tie-Front Midi Dress
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Daily Ritual Supersoft Terry Short-Sleeved Crewneck Tie-Front Midi Dress
You won't be able to resist the super-soft terry fabric of this short-sleeved tee dress.
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Best Stretchy Dress
M.M.LaFleur The Emily Dress
If you travel for work, this tailored A-line dress was designed with you in mind. The stretch fabric won't wrinkle in your carry-on and it's machine-washable.
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Best Comfortable Dress
lululemon Pima Cotton Open-Back Midi Dress
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Best Comfortable Dress
lululemon Pima Cotton Open-Back Midi Dress
The open back allows you to effortlessly go from day to night in this loose, multipurpose black maxi dress.
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Best Pullover Dress
Anthropologie Daily Practice by Anthropologie Solid Dress
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Best Pullover Dress
Anthropologie Daily Practice by Anthropologie Solid Dress
Ideal for both beach breaks and lounging at home, this cotton pullover will definitely become a go-to.
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Best Button-Up Dress
O'Neill Reid Light Blue Multi-Stripe Button-Up Midi Dress
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Best Button-Up Dress
O'Neill Reid Light Blue Multi-Stripe Button-Up Midi Dress
Stripes are a summer staple and this lightweight button-up dress is sure to get tons of playtime.
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Best Budget Dress
Miusol Slim Work Pencil Dress
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Best Budget Dress
Miusol Slim Work Pencil Dress
For a super-sleek look that won't bust your budget, try this sleeveless body-hugging dress. It's great for layering in chilly weather, too.
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Best Maxi Dress
Lulus Exquisite Attention Floral Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress
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Best Maxi Dress
Lulus Exquisite Attention Floral Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress
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You'll be in out-of-office mode stat in this printed wrap maxi dress. And it looks just as dazzling at a vineyard lunch as it does at a sunset dinner.
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Best Smocked Dress
beachlunchlounge Elisa Smocked Maxi Dress
Beat the heat in this free-flowing smocked sundress.
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Best for Layering
J.Crew Gwyneth Cupro Slip Dress
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Best for Layering
J.Crew Gwyneth Cupro Slip Dress
A slinky slip dress won't take up any room in your luggage, but you'll be glad you packed it for any impromptu nights out. This one's just as soft as silk, but machine-washable, too.
Paula Lee
Freelance Fashion Editor
Paula Lee is a freelance Fashion Editor. Off duty, she can be found day-tripping around the tri-state area, hanging around farm animals, or browsing the library stacks.
