10 Vacation Dress Outfits | Vogue

Craving some sun? Consider a vibrant vacation dress the centerpiece of all your resort-ready looks to come. Not only does it make for an all-in-one outfit requiring little more than a sleek sandal, raffia tote, and statement jewel, but it also works for any kind of warm-weather scenario, from sightseeing during the day to balmy nights spent beneath the stars.

Vogue’s Favorite Vacation Dresses for Summer

For the City Shopping Spree

Toteme scarf-detailed halterneck midi dress

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For the Beach Wedding Guest

Etro ruffled tiered maxi dress

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For the Nights Underneath the Tropical Stars

Johanna Ortiz Zea Palm maxi dress

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For the Cocktails at Golden Hour

Christopher Esber bandana printed maxi dress

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Luckily, this season’s most coveted styles are equal parts festive and fabulous. There are certified classics from resort brands we know and love, like Johanna Ortiz, Etro, and Christopher Esber, alongside newcomers to the scene, including Themis Z, Faithfull, and Sir. Below, discover why the vacation dress belongs in every summer suitcase—with 10 chic ways to wear it.

For the Day Party

Picture this: You’ve just touched down in the tropics with a day party—and Aperol spritz—waiting for you. Dress the part in Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza’s sunset-orange cutout halterneck dress styled with Jamie Haller’s barely-there leather sandals and Cult Gaia’s turquoise beaded handbag. Zara’s shell-adorned necklace and Juju Vera’s sculptural cuff add to the bohemian spirit, while Gigi Burris’s raffia hat brings some shade-worthy glamour. Now all that’s missing? Pumping music and a golden-hour dance floor.