There’s a distinctive ease that comes with traveling during the spring months. As the weather gets warmer, suitcases inevitably get lighter, and the frustration that comes along with packing bulky winter wear — heavy coats, scarves, and chunky boots — is left behind.
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To add to the simplicity of packing for spring travels, spare yourself the stress of packing separates. Forget your bottoms and tops at home, and instead pack a selection of easy dresses to avoid the headache of putting outfits together prior to (or during) your trip. Pack a dress for every day you’re there and top it with a denim jacket and flats for daytime or a leather jacket and heels for the evenings.
Below, 12 designers that will make all your perfect spring dress dreams come true.
LoveShackFancy
Evoking a swoon-worthy wanderlust, LoveShackFancy is merely an extension of its creator’s world. Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s line of fanciful dresses is fused with the romance of travel. These dresses will surely make a lasting impression in whatever destination you’re visiting.
To shop: net-a-porter.com, shopbop.com, saksfifthavenue.com
Rhode Resort
Rhode Resort was dreamed up over sunset drinks in Goa, naturally. Designers Phoebe Vickers and Purna Khatau sought to create the perfect vacation wardrobe complete with colorful dresses in worldly prints inspired by their travels. Fashion and travel influencers soon caught on to the trending hashtag #ontheRHODE, where they post glamorous photos of the dresses' travels.
To shop: shopbop.com, matchesfashion.com, net-a-porter.com
Jaline
Bohemian dresses by Spanish-born designer Jaqueline Lopez are the perfect pieces for beach or play. Made in Oaxaca, she preserves the dresses' Mexican influence by blending modern silhouettes and traditional Oaxacan techniques.
To shop: modaoperandi.com, net-a-porter.com
Faithfull the Brand
The ultimate vacation staples come in the form of Faithfull the Brand dresses. Rooted in the spirit of travel, they have long been known to fashion It-girls as the go-to line for easy, packable, dresses for every destination.
To shop: modaoperandi.com, nordstrom.com, shopbop.com
HVN
Speaking of It-girls, Harley Viera Newton’s vintage-inspired dresses are lightweight and come in a variety of seasonless colors and quirky prints fit for packing.
To shop: net-a-porter.com, openingceremony.com, matchesfashion.com
Elliette
Elliette’s feminine dresses are made for the girl who always has her next destination in mind. The high-quality fabrics make Elliette dresses the ideal wear-anytime pieces to make your packing simple.
To shop: elliette.us
Borgo de Nor
London-based brand Borgo de Nor is inspired by the designers’ Portuguese and Latin American backgrounds with a range of sophisticated silhouettes in bold hues and whimsical prints.
To shop: matchesfashion.com, bergdorfgoodman.com, saksfifthavenue.com
Doen
Girls are marking their calendars in anticipation of new Doen drops each season. Doen’s dresses evoke a classic California nostalgia with easy silhouettes in subtle hues, creating a highly versatile travel wardrobe that sells out fast.
To shop: shopdoen.com
Merlette
Marina Cortbawi wanted to design your go-to dress — the one you always pack first. She succeeded in her line of luxurious cotton staples fit to be worn atop a bathing suit or in the city.
To shop: nordstrom.com, matchesfashion.com
Beachgold
Balinese resort brand Beachgold elicits the laid-back nature of a Balinese lifestyle: easy silhouettes in airy fabrics. The result is a stylish staple to fulfill all of your packing requirements.
To shop: beachgoldbali.com
Loup Charmant
Fuss-free beach dressing is what Loup Charmant preaches with its light and breathable dresses, but it’s not all it offers. While the dresses are the perfect beach cover-ups, they’re also comfortable and sophisticated enough for a day of city touring.
To shop: modaoperandi.com, goop.com
Ciao Lucia
Ciao Lucia is a line of carefree resortwear inspired by the ease of the Italian Riviera. Lightweight and stylish with a vintage feel, these are the perfect dresses for going day-to-night in the tropics or a coastal European town.
To shop: ciaolucia.com
