Even the most die-hard dress haters have to admit: Nothing is easier to wear and to pack than a reliable and stylish dress. Dressed up or down, the right dress in the right fabric and color goes from day to night with just a switch of accessories and (pending the swing in weather throughout the day) some strategic layering. Here are our five travel dress picks for any Travelista out there!
1. The Sweater Dress
Our top pick this fall for a great travel dress. We love the criss-cross action on the front and the simple lines of this piece. Look for something in a light knit that can easily be layered under a coat or over leggings/tights and boots. Add some panache with printed tights or a cool fall hat. If you opt for a dressier look, make sure you do a fall/winter wedge or a stacked heel to match the weight of the dress (read: dainty shoes won’t work with this look!).
2. A Layerable Shift
Keeping it simple is key when you travel. A shift dress is just that easy piece! Layer over a slim long-sleeve tee and boots for a casual look, slip under a blazer for work with pumps, or leave it bare with just sandals and a luscious statement necklace for a night out on the town.
3. Long-sleeve Knit Dress
If you have to step off sexy for an immediate date or happy hour, nothing works better than a simple long-sleeve knit dress. In a solid or print, it’s comfortable on the plane and versatile for a variety of activities. Belt a long cardigan over it with ankle boots and tights for a cozy look, a simple jacket for work (make sure it covers your derriere!), and simply with a statement necklace, statement earrings or a fur vest and heels for dinner.
4. The Cotton Tee Dress
Talk about easy! This will be your favorite dress, travel or not! Easy on the plane with leggings and flats and a denim jacket. Wear with a cozy cardigan, colored tights and black booties for a chic London fall look. Tuck into a pencil skirt and wear your favorite moto-blazer for a cool work look. Wear alone with a long black vest, tights, and wedge heels when grabbing drinks. The possibilities are endless!
5. The Jersey Wrap Dress
The no-fail dress for traveling: Virtually wrinkle-free, easy movement, comfy as a blanket, and super easy to wear. Great for work, play, and everything in between. Layer under a cozy cardi with boots, wear with heels for work or drinks, add a turtleneck and scarf for extra warmth. To change it up a bit, add a thick leather belt.
