5 Perfect Summer Travel Dresses

June 4th, 2014 • BY Kate Siber

It’s 5 o’clock and 110 degrees. I just spent the entire day on a motorcycle driving through a California heat wave. Despite the breeze, I am hot, sticky and would love nothing more than to strip down and drink a beer in my birthday suit. I crack a beer but think better of the public nudity idea. That’s only because have the next best thing: my trustworthy, cool, airy travel dress, which also conveniently happens to be culturally acceptable.

I was once a pants-and-shorts-only lady but recently converted to dresses. Not only are they often cooler than shorts (and considerably prettier), they bridge the gap between sport and apres-sport with ease. A number of outdoor-gear companies now make dresses in wickable, breathable fabric and in styles that fit even the most active traveler. We patrolled this season’s racks to bring you five perfect travel dresses for summer. Get packing.

Horny Toad Sandbar Dress, $82

Praise the flattering halter top! This little dress turns heads with a crowd-pleasing A-line cut and well-placed seams that streamline the figure. An internal shelf bra offers some support without being constricting. And the fabric—a blend of Tencel, polyester, and spandex—not only feels super smooth to the skin but also dries easily without getting stiff. Another handy thing: A discreet zippered stash pocket perfectly hides a hotel key.

Eddie Bauer Maxi Dress, $90

Sure, I could wear this long, elegant dress out, but it’s so soft and comfy, I’m just as likely to stay at home and lounge around like a grand, washed-up opera diva. This ankle-length maxi dress is stretchy and easy to wear, and the cut and the flowing fabric help hide lumps and bumps. A lined bodice offers some modesty and support, and the material has UPF 50 sun protection. It’s also a great piece to stash when headed to more culturally modest countries, like Turkey or Morocco.

Patagonia Minette Dress, $75

In terms of comfort, this ultra-soft, stretchy dress is on par with your favorite sweatpants. In terms of looks, it’s fit for a night on the town. The Minette’s double-breasted bodice and chest strap offers more comfort and support than a typical dress, but there’s no tight, uncomfortable shelf-bra band to irritate the skin. Pull it on at the end of a workday or stash it in your suitcase for a day at the beach or an evening out. Our only gripe is it doesn’t come in more colors.

Icebreaker Allure Dress, $140

This 100-percent merino wool number cuts a smart, sophisticated figure with a boatneck, loose sleeves, and a figure-flattering belt that is removable. Don the sash for a pulled-together look that could easily pass on a workday; take it off for a quick and easy beach cover-up. Let’s hear it for this soft, fine, versatile wool—we rarely have to wash it and it takes some effort for it to seriously wrinkle.

Nau Compleat Dress Stripe, $98

This silky midi-length dress is sophisticated summer simplicity at its finest. It speaks volumes for itself without accoutrement—slip it on for a dinner out or a day of sightseeing. The ultra-soft MicroModal® and spandex jersey fabric is high on comfort (and pack-ability) and the empire waist with pleated bodice has a flattering fit. While allover stripes aren’t always a girl’s best friend, this lightweight dress’ lines show up in all the right places to enhance and slim where you want it most. —Erinn Morgan

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