Top 5 Vacation Dresses
Vacations call for dresses that are comfortable enough to walk around all day and easy to dress up for dinner. This midi dress with a halter neck and modest hemline is the perfect fit for any occasion. It comes in a variety of colors and goes up to three XL sizes.
Tie Dye Maxi Dress
A bright tie dye maxi dress is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Wear this halter style to add bold boho vibes to your beach day outfit or dress it up with heels for a wedding or special event.
Tie dye is a great way to show off your creative side, and it can also be a fun DIY project. Try this project from Pretty Life Girls to create a colorful block print pattern on your maxi dress!
Start by prewashing your dress and preparing your dyes according to package instructions. Next, fold the fabric into sections and secure them with rubber bands. Repeat the process with different color dyes to create a vibrant block print design on your maxi dress.
Nap Dress
Since it launched in 2019, the Nap Dress by direct-to-consumer brand Hill House has become one of the biggest word-of-mouth clothing items to hit Instagram. The style is both soft and feminine enough to wear out with friends, yet comfortable enough to lounge in.
The frock has capitalized on the coronavirus quarantine’s shift to prioritizing comfort, as well as young generations’ love of grand millennial aesthetics. Fans of the dress call themselves Nap Dress Nation and have formed online groups to swap, shop, and discuss the dresses that adorn their closets.
Some, like a research scientist from Boston, say joining the tribe has been more than just vacation dresses for women about collecting dresses—it’s about reclaiming femininity and shaking off male gazes.
Tropical Print Dress
One of the most popular trends this year was pineapple prints and it’s easy to see why! They’re colourful and bold yet sophisticated enough to be worn in a dress or jumpsuit. If you’re a bit reluctant to go full tropical head to toe then try mixing your print with other patterns like animal print.
This tropical floral midi dress is beautiful paired with a pair of sandals and a beach tote for an effortless day tripping look. You can even edge it up a little by wearing grungy combat boots and a dark fringe purse. This pretty frock would look great on a girl’s holiday.
Tiered Halter Dress
The sweetly romantic Tiered Halter Dress is an effortless warm-weather go-to with a tiered skirt and halter silhouette. Softly tailored with scalloped stand collar, this shoulder-baring style is fashioned in medium-weight rayon for a light, breezy fit with a plunging neckline and open back. A ruched bodice shapes a flattering figure and ties at the back neckline with a statement bow for a statement-making finish. Pair with towering jute-covered wedges for a beachy boho edit.
Endless Rose dresses merge British class with California cool, designing feminine styles in a range of versatile fabrics. The brand’s collections showcase a classic, feminine aesthetic with a playful proportion and color palette that’s easy to mix and match.
The Somerset Dress
One of Anthropologie’s (sizes 00-26W) signature styles and top-rated customer favorites, the Somerset dress has been making waves all summer. The floaty, feminine floral print midi skirt has a flattering smocked waist and tiered skirt, and the relaxed pullover style with ruffle neckline can be worn off-shoulder or on. And while the OG cotton version has become a staple for many, a fresh linen iteration of this beloved frock makes it even more vacation-ready.
Plus, the breathable linen fabric is machine washable and a lot less fussy than silk. Perfect for a summer wedding, brunch date, or day trip. Style with strappy heels and a clutch. Shop the newest iteration here.
Pink Maxi Dress
There’s nothing like a Pink maxi dress to elevate your wardrobe. Our best-selling style is a total show-stopper, from its flattering pink and orange color block design to its ethically made cotton construction.
Maxi dresses are easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion and your mood. If you want to showcase your shoulders, try a sleeveless style. A halter or mock neckline is a great option for a warm night out, while a v-neck or surplice-style neckline is the classic choice.
Shop the full range of styles at Lilly Pulitzer to find your perfect summer vacation dress. You can pair your favorites with a light jacket when the weather turns cool or with heels and fine jewelry for a stylish party look.
Palm Leaf Print Dress
A tropical print adorns this kaftan style dress that has cami straps and a keyhole back closure. A flattering midi length, this piece is perfect for everything from summer bbqs to a tropical cruise. Wear it with sleek mules to work and add modern trainers at the weekend.
Palm fronds are everywhere, from cheap iPhone cases at the checkout of Forever 21 to framed prints in beachside motels and the wallpaper of at least one Southern Charm star’s bedroom. But we’ve hit peak palm print this year, and it will soon be out of season. So, grab vacation dresses for women it while you can. This item is made from low-impact materials and has been produced to a sustainable standard.
Vintage Linen Dress
Crafted for ease in vintage-toned linen with a soft, tactile finish, this lightweight popover dress is detailed with rows of linear pintucks and intricate ladder stitching. Its relaxed silhouette is balanced by cuffed short sleeves and a knee-grazing hem, and it fastens with dainty covered buttons and rouleau loops—a signature Pre-Fall 2023 collection detail inspired by the scalloped edges of archival stamps.
Find the perfect vintage or contemporary linen dress for your vacation on 1stDibs. Browse through a range of colors and styles, including pieces by designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Bill Blass and Mollie Parnis. The selection of high quality timeless dresses are available in a variety of sizes and prices on the site.
