Whether you’ve got a few destination weddings in your calendar or simply have the urge to hop on a plane to the next tropical destination, you’ve probably got traveling on your mind. You’ve already bought your ticket and planned your travel ensemble, so make your next trip as relaxing as possible with the best travel dresses that’ll pack into your carry-on neatly without getting too wrinkled.
We asked organization expert Faith Roberson for her best advice on what styles of dresses to take on your next vacation, as well as how to pack them to avoid as many creases as possible. “I love wrap dresses and shift dresses, which can be dressed up or down,” she says. Roberson also mentions that shift dresses can double as tunics when you’re thinking about packing light. “Anything that can ultimately provide double duty when packing is always great.”
When it comes to packing, Roberson advises that dresses should be folded lengthwise in thirds, and then folded in half and folded again so that they stand up in your suitcase. “Whatever you’re packing can be folded this way, and it helps with wrinkling, as you’re smoothing the item out.”
Now, shop our favorite travel-friendly dresses that you’ll want to wear on all your vacations and to every occasion afterward this season.
This will fold away nicely in your carry-on.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Dress this down with a denim jacket and a pair of sneakers.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Heading to a destination wedding? This dress will pack nicely when using the rolling technique.Available in sizes 36 to 44.
Yes, you need this dress for spring.Available in sizes 14 to 22.
So good for sightseeing.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Leave it to Tibi to create the coolest shift dress.Available in sizes 00 to 12.
Let this double as a tunic for extra wear.Available in sizes 2 to 14.
How cool is this celestial-inspired dress?Available in sizes XS to XL.
Who doesn't need a striped dress for the warmer weather?Available in sizes 10 to 18.
Wear this on its own or with a pair of loose-fitting jeans.Available in sizes 34 to 40.
This print is so pretty you'll want to wear it on every vacation this season.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
This cherry print will have you ready for the summer season.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
A linen dress will have the least amount of wrinkles after traveling.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
You'll get so much wear out of this.Available in sizes S to L.
Diane von Furstenberg mastered the art of the wrap dress.Available in sizes XXS to L.
Wear this as a lightweight dress or as a cover-up.Available in sizes XS to L.
Let this be your go-to this season.Available in sizes XS to 3X.
If you weren't in the mindset for your beach vacation yet, this dress will do the trick.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
With these dresses, you'll not only have outfits worthy of an Instagram or two, but you'll also save a bit of room for when you go on that inevitable shopping spree.
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