Best Travel Dress

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When you are looking for the best travel dress you want something that you can roll up in your bag knowing that it will come out not too wrinkled. It should be easy to wash and quick drying. A dress that you can wear casually during the day when you are sightseeing or traveling but which you can also accessorize to glam up for the evening is ideal.

Lightweight, breathable fabrics that wick away moisture from the skin will keep you feeling cool and dry whether you are on hiking in the countryside or dancing the night away.

Our Top 5 Dress’ For Travel…

Columbia Departure Point Dress

Columbia Departure Point Dress

This dress has a very feminine look while being extremely practical. It is made of breathable Polyester with 14% elastane which makes it comfortable to wear in hot climates. It also has Columbia’s OmniShield water repelling coating, so if you get caught in a shower the dress will stay dry.

The scoop neckline and the dropped back hem give it a casual yet stylish appearance. Subtle pockets with zip fastenings let you keep your valuables safe without spoiling the lines of the dress. Even after sitting for hours in a car, plane or train you arrive looking fresh and wrinkle free.

Available in four colors and five sizes – XS to XL.

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Vivian’s Fashions Dress – Twist Wrap

Vivian's Fashions Dress - Twist Wrap

One of the best ways to cut down on your packing is to have a convertible dress which can be worn in a multitude of different ways.

You can wear this dress day or night or, by simply changing the style, day and night! Convertible into eight different styles, with or without the tie at the front, you can wear it as a sleeveless dress, a cap sleeve dress, a halter dress, etc., and even as a skirt.

It is made of polyester with a little Spandex which will help you to stay cool and dry even when the heat is on while staying wrinkle free.

This dress is available in midi-plus and midi-regular and comes in 18 different colors.

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ExOfficio Go-To Cross-Front Dress

ExOfficio Go-To Cross-Front Dress

ExOfficio have had a large share of the travel clothing market for many years and this stylish offering from them shows why. It looks equally good when you are sightseeing around the city or heading to the restaurant in the evening.

This dress features drop shoulder gathered sleeves and faux crossover with a striped waistband. There is a cleverly hidden zip pocket for small valuables.

The polyester, cotton and spandex fabric is lightweight, quick-drying, odor-resistant and moisture wicking to keep you fresh and dry. It is also wrinkle resistant.

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Jostar Stretchy Long Tank Dress

Jostar Stretchy Long Tank Dress

If you like to cover up a little more while still looking elegant this is a great travel dress. The polyester and Spandex fabric stays free from wrinkles and can even be rolled up, put in your handbag and still come out looking good.

The dress is very quick to dry and can be hand washed, hung up and ready to wear in no time. It hangs on the body beautifully and can be comfortably worn with heels or flats and looks great day or night.

This is available in small to XL and in an enormous range of colors and patterns.

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Popana Comfortable and Versatile Maxi-Skirt

Popana Comfortable and Versatile Maxi-Skirt

This one item is a must have for your travel wardrobe. Okay, so it’s technically a skirt but it is the ultimate convertible and can be worn in many different ways, especially if you have a little imagination.

It can be worn as a maxi skirt, midi skirt, a strapless dress and many more. Check out “10 Ways to Style a Maxi Dress” by Brit + Co.

The fabric is made of rayon and spandex and is very soft and comfortable to wear. The dress comes in seven sizes and ten flattering colors.

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Conclusion

It is difficult to say which the best travel dress is as there is a huge choice of dresses on the market and they come in so many different styles, colors and materials. It all comes down to personal preference.

If you are spending more time on the hiking trails you probably want something practical and hard-wearing. However, when your travel is city based it could be a more feminine, stylish and elegant. The convertible options can give you the best of both worlds.

There are just a few of our favorites here and they will hopefully help you to find the best travel dress for your adventures.


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Dan Claydon