The Best Travel Dresses for Europe
There’s something about Europe that makes you want to step up your travel wardrobe game. A dress is the easiest way to do so—a good one can instantly create a one-piece outfit, it doesn’t take up much space in your suitcase, and it’s easy to transition from day to night.
Since no one wants to spend their European vacation stuck in their room steaming clothing, look for fabrics that resist wrinkles (and odors, so that you can get multiple wears out of one dress).
These are the best travel-friendly dresses to pack for Europe.
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Quince 100% European Linen Button Front Dress
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Columbia Freezer III Dress
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Ro’s Garden Catherine Maxi Dress
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Unbound Merino Midi Merino Travel Dress
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Coolibar Malta Travel Shirt Dress
A staple for warm-weather travel, Quince’s 100% European Linen Dress is as light and flowy as you’d expect. Made from breathable, sustainably sourced linen, this dress keeps you cool and comfortable even on sweltering Mediterranean afternoons.
The removable and flattering A-line cut make it versatile enough to pair with sneakers for sightseeing or espadrilles for an evening out. Bonus: it has pockets, which every traveler knows are worth their weight in gold.
Air conditioning may be hard to find in Europe, but you can still stay cool in Columbia’s Freezer III Dress. The dress utilizes Columbia’s trademarked Omni-Freeze technology, which helps lower skin surface temperature when it gets wet, keeping you from overheating when you start sweating.
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It’s available in a wide range of sizes, including plus sizes up to 3X, so all travelers can wear this dress.
Channel effortless elegance with the Ro's Garden Catherine Maxi Dress—a perfect pick for breezy European strolls, seaside dinners, or afternoon museum visits. Crafted from lightweight cotton voile, this dress feels as dreamy as it looks, with a relaxed fit that keeps you cool in warmer temps and a tiered silhouette that adds just the right amount of movement.
It resists wrinkles surprisingly well for a cotton dress, and the flowy shape means no clinginess even after a full day of sightseeing. With its timeless design and easygoing sophistication, the Catherine Maxi transitions seamlessly from day to night—just swap sandals for strappy flats and you’re good to go.
Unbound Merino’s Midi Travel Dress is the kind of piece that works overtime in your suitcase. Made from ultra-soft, odor-resistant merino wool, it can be worn multiple times between washes—ideal for longer trips or minimalist packing.
The dress’ tailored fit and midi length strike the perfect balance between polished and comfortable, making it easy to dress up or down. Plus, the fabric naturally regulates temperature, so you’ll stay cool in the heat and warm as the sun sets. It’s the rare travel dress that feels just as good on a plane as it does at a wine bar.
Summers in Europe can be extremely hot, so if you’re spending the day outside, make sure you’re protecting yourself from the sun. There’s no more stylish way to get your UPF protection than with Coolibar’s Malta Travel Shirt Dress.
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Made from a special soft and stretchy fabric, this dress blocks up to 98 percent of UVA/UVB rays. It has a convertible collar and roll-up sleeves (with a hidden snap feature) so you can add more protection to your hands or your neck as needed.