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We found the most packable and versatile travel dresses worth a spot in your suitcase.
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Of all our favorites, we crowned theBeyond Yoga Featherweight At the Ready Square Neck Dressas the best overall.
This wrinkle-free dress not only passed ourpacking tests, but also felt lightweight and breathable through numerous occasions.
Read on for the packable dressesworth the space in your carry-on.
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We wish the straps were adjustable.
Versatility is key when luggage space is limited, and this dress from Beyond Yoga has it in spades.
Thestretchy athleisure materialis buttery soft and lightweight, but its also durable.
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The sleeves wont stay rolled, but you could also just wear them longer.
After wearing this dress on several occasions, we found that it really lives up to its name.
We recommend sizing down because of the loose, flowy fit.
The maxi style is flowy and lightweight, but wed recommend sizing down if youre between sizes.
Wed recommend choosing a darker color to hide the wrinkles on the bottom half.
Plus, it has pockets!
We love that the pockets are deep and functional weve even worn this and left our handbag at home.
Plus, the adjustable closure works well for different body types without feeling restrictive.
We recommend sizing down since the tie has some extra fabric.
It fits true to size, but we sized up for extra length.
The chunky knit material of this sweater dress means youll never have a last-minute need for an iron.
We sized up for the extra length, but we also would have been fine with our true size.
A small con to consider is that wed prefer tonal buttons to maximize versatility with shoes and accessories.
The thin polyester material can be a little transparent and feels soft but slightly scratchy.
you’ve got the option to also wear the dress open over a shirt and jeans or leggings.
Overall, we think its a great value for the price.
The top will be too snug for anyone larger than a C cup.
Just like the many other items we own from Lululemons Align collection, this dress is comfortable and stylish.
Still, we recommend this sporty dress for ease and comfort, though its better suited for warmer weather.
We also found the fit true to size if you follow the size chart.
The dress runs a little bit and needs some initial steaming straight out of the box.
The shirtdress style is also great for daytime or a dinner out.
Though, when it initially arrived we had to put it in the dryer to remove the wrinkles.
We think theyd fall out altogether after a day or two on a hanger.
The sizing runs a bit large, so we suggest ordering a size down to get the best fit.
We tried the indigo color, but its alsoavailable in shades of green and brown.
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The midi-length style works just as well for evening as it does for day trips.
Its hard to avoid wrinkles around the hips after sitting.
Linen is notoriously wrinkly, but as far as linen dresses go, we found this one fairly travel-friendly.
The midi-length style also works well for multiple configs.
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The pockets are too small to carry more than a credit card or lip balm.
We love the utility style, featuring four pockets: two by the chest and two by the waist.
However, the pockets feel more decorative than functional.
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We chose our normal size, which was the right fit.
The ruffle detail on the straps doesnt lay perfectly under the arms.
This dress packs up small but does get a bit wrinkled.
For an affordable dress that works for many occasions, were a fan of this budget-friendly option from Amazon.
Its lightweight without feeling cheap, and the loose fit feels airy and unrestrictive without being sheer.
Plus, you wont be short on options with more than 40 colors to choose from.
The material feels a bit like a bathing suit.
The dress is pretty thick despite its flowy appearance.
Still, this dress is great for warm weather and comfortable enough to justify the price.
After packing, there were too many wrinkles to wear the dress without steaming or ironing it first.
Those on the petite side might find it a bit long.
Its hard not to love a dress thats office appropriate yet made with comfort in mind.
We wore this dress to work followed by happy hour and received compliments all day.
(That said, it would be easy to hem.)
Its currently on final sale at only $39, so get it before it completely sells out.
Though we love how lightweight linen is for travel, it tends to wrinkle quite easily.
When youre looking for the perfect travel dress, keep your travel activities and destination in mind.
Look for travel-friendly features
Youll never regret a dress with pockets.
Read the product details to see what makes each dress stand out before you purchase.
We also recommend placing it on top of the heaviest items in your suitcase.
The comfiest dress will always come down to preference.
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