13 Vacation Dresses to Pack for Your Next Trip

Congrats! You've purchased your plane ticket to [insert exotic locale], booked your hotel, and figured out a sightseeing tour. Now, all that's left is the packing, a sometimes dreaded task that really requires you to think efficiently because 1. you don't want to pay extra fees for overweight baggage, and 2. you want to make sure you have the proper pieces to wear for every activity. Enter a no-fail vacation dress, your best friend when it comes to packing (and traveling) because it's a one-and-done piece that's lightweight and doesn't require much styling.
Not sure what's considered a vacation dress? Don't worry, because below, we've rounded up 13 versatile, getaway-worthy maxis, midis, and minidresses that will make packing (and outfit planning) for your next trip a breeze.
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