The 9 Best Travel Dresses for Your Next Trip
The 9 Best Travel Dresses for Your Next Trip
Nothing is worse than opening your suitcase after a long flight and finding your clothes all wrinkled. Keep your vacation stress-free by neatly packing your luggage with clothes designed for travel. Even if you're not planning a vacation anytime soon, travel dresses are perfect to wear for busy summer days when you only want to wear comfy activewear but need to look more polished. These ones in particular are designed to stay cool, avoid wrinkles, and are easy to clean—they will keep you looking stylish and put together from the first day of your trip to the last. Here are our top picks for best travel dresses:
1) Lululemon LA Midi Dress
Lululemon
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If you love the soft, snug fit of Lululemon leggings, this fitted midi dress is ideal for you. The dress is made with cotton fabric with a hint of Lycra for a flattering design that also holds its shape. Plus, this dress has a mid-calf length so it stays out of your way and doesn’t drag on the ground. We love that it has a front slit for added mobility, so the fabric won't get in the way on your day of sight-seeing.
2) Korsis Casual T-Shirt Dress with Pockets
KORSIS
amazon.com
A basic short sleeve dress is a versatile travel must-buy. This dress has over 25,000 Amazon reviews, with reviewers saying it's "soft and not too thin" and "perfect for traveling." Many recommended sizing down if you prefer a tighter fit. We love that it's available in over 20 colors and patterns — you'll want to fill your whole wardrobe with these affordable, comfy dresses. Note this style is hand wash only.
3) Amazon Essentials Banded Collar Shirt Dress with Pockets
Amazon Essentials
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Whether headed to the beach or out to dinner, this button-up looks crisp and stylish for every occasion. Amazon Essentials designed this shirt dress to have a band collar and long sleeves that can easily be cuffed. Reviewers love the 100% viscose fabric saying it's "super soft" while also flattering. Add cute tights in the winter months or cuff the sleeves in the summer to wear this dress year round.
4) Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress
Outdoor Voices
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The Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress has a cult-like following for being a summer necessity. It has a built-in bra and shorts to keep you supported and covered. You can wear this lightweight nylon and spandex dress working out — biking, golfing, hiking — or just running errands. With nearly 3,000 rave reviews, reviewers say it's a "10/10 purchase" with one writing "to say I’m obsessed is an understatement."
5) OUGES V-Neck Pattern Knee-Length Dress with Pockets
OUGES
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If you're headed to a more formal event, a dress that doesn't require steaming is a game changer. With thousands of glowing reviews, reviewers especially love that this dress is available with either short sleeves or straps. With 39 color and pattern options and an affordable price point, reviewers have worn this dress everywhere from the beach to weddings.
6) GRECERELLE Loose Pocket Maxi Dress with Pockets
GRECERELLE
amazon.com
With over 21,000 5-star Amazon reviews, this maxi dress is a reviewer fave. Made of mostly rayon with a bit of spandex, this affordable pick should stretch and fight off wrinkles even on a busy day. Plus, it has two side slits, so it can easily be styled up or down. This pick is available in an impressive 40 shades, including solid colors, bright tie-dye and floral patterns.
7) Daily Ritual Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Midi Dress
Daily Ritual
amazon.com
When traveling for business, you want professional wear that will look great right out of your carry-on but also easy to care for on the go; enter, this sleek turtleneck dress. Made from a stretchy material that won't take up too much valuable space in your suitcase, this dress is designed to be super comfy while traveling and still look crisp and professional all day. Dress it up with a blazer and heels for a more put-together look.
8) Auxo Long Sleeve Pullover Hoodie Dress with Pockets
Auxo
amazon.com
A cozy sweatshirt dress is an elevated basic that's perfect to wear with leggings on longer trips. This dress from Auxo on Amazon has 42 color and pattern options, including fun holiday prints. Because of the polyester fabric, you're less likely to overheat than if you wore cotton sweats. Reviewers love wearing this sweatshirt oversized, so many recommend ordering a few sizes up.
Say goodbye to irons and steamers on your next vacation.