Before you head out on your summer vacation, be sure you have stylish dresses to wear as you enjoy a beautiful day on the beach. Whether you need a swimsuit cover-up or a breezy cocktail dress, we have found the several on-trend dresses from top designers. We think these 8 beach dresses are perfect for your summer vacation.
Michael Kors

An effortless essential, the sundress returns for the season in soft tiers of cotton with eyelet stripes. Balance this breezy, midi silhouette with a belt at the waist and understated slides.
We love the casual cotton Tiered Eyelet Cotton Dress ($175) from Michael Kors. Wear it loose over as a swimsuit cover-up or belted as a comfortable day dress.
Ralph Lauren

Tiered flutter sleeves and an allover palm-leaf print bring a hint of boho-chic spirit to this effortless ponte shift dress.
The palm print on this breezy Print Ponte Shift Dress ($145) is perfect for drinks seaside. We love it paired with nude heels, as shown, but pairing it with strappy sandals is more practical for the beach.
Dolce & Gabbana

This fresh and fun collection sees colorful prints intermingle with the theme of love.
This fresh Printed Cotton Dress ($1,895) from Dolce & Gabbana is a sweet summer frock. We suggest stylish the dress with a wide-brimmed straw hat.
Gucci

Vivid colors in a playful Hawaiian print is an interpretation of the kaleidoscopic influence used throughout the Spring Summer 2018 collection. Panthers and tropical flowers stand against warm-hued sunsets and smoking volcanos, as an exotic landscape unfolds on this silk georgette dress, treated for a wrinkled effect that adds a contemporary finish.
Hop on the tropical print trend with this colorful Hawaiian print silk dress ($2,600). The dress is perfect for an evening at a beach side club.
Diane Von Furstenberg

The DVF Gia Dress ($598) is a gorgeous resort wear dress. The color palette is suited to a dream vacation on a tropical isle.
Tory Burch

Perfect for warmer evenings. Our iris-printed Clarissa Dress sculpts a pretty column silhouette in devore georgette, a sheer fabric overlaid with a subtle surface pattern. It’s cut with a deep v-neck, emphasized by ribbon straps and channel-set ruching threaded with drawstring ties.
The feminine ruching and floral pattern of the Clarissa Dress ($898) make it a ladylike option for your next trip. The lightweight fabric will keep you cool on hot summer days.
Mara Hoffmann

Alma coverup wrap dress with adjustable spaghetti straps in green and white bungalow stripe.
Pack the Alma Dress ($325) for your next sailing trip. The effortless silhouette is accented by the bold stripe pattern.
Red Carter

The Adelaide Dress from our Resort ’18 collection in Cotton Chambray. Off the shoulder dress features ruffles, embroidery and waist pockets.
The sweet and flirty Adelaide Dress ($280) can be used as a beach cover-up or as a day dress. Chambray is always appropriate for summer, and we adore the gorgeous embroidered accents.
So, which of these beach dresses will you choose for your vacation?