10 Vacation Dress Outfits

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. 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. 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. Pumping music and a golden-hour dance floor. Destination wedding on the calendar? RSVP yes in Etro’s tropical floral-print gown styled with Alaïa’s chartreuse thong sandals for a playful pop of color. Keep the look beachside-appropriate with Bottega Veneta’s chunky silver earrings, Le Sundial’s shell necklace, and Dries Van Noten’s embellished top-handle bag. A festive flower pin tucked into your hair for the ultimate seaside soirée touch. Whether you’re headed to the local market or sightseeing seaside, Alémais’s printed sundress is both polished and practical. Style it with derby-inspired white sneakers from Polo Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent’s raffia tote, and Cos’s woven bucket hat.

Key points

• 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.
• 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.