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As I write my upcoming Packing eBook for Europe, I’m inspired by my recent trip to Paris and want to share these as my top summer dresses for a trip abroad!
Summer Dresses for a Trip Abroad
All the dresses shown are from Nordstrom which offers stylish items at a price range to suit all budgets. They also carry a wide selection of brands and sizes making them more appealing to a broader range of female travelers.
Because last week’s trip is on my mind, these are all airy lightweight summer dresses I’d love to pack for a trip to Paris this season. 7 dresses = 7 days easy travel outfits!
Dresses are also an easy packing solution for summer travel. By packing 7 summer dresses like the ones featured you have 7 unique travel outfits that transition from day to night. All you need is a touch up of makeup and a blazer and you’re Parisian chic!
Below our top summer dresses for a trip abroad:
Breezy Linen Shirtdress
These easy pieces are a travel must-have for the summer. Whether it’s worn on its own, used as a swim cover or styled as a belted day dress, you can’t go wrong with a dress as versatile as this!
Shop more linen shirtdresses: Nordstrom | Amazon Fashion
Where to wear a linen shirtdress: Italy | Caribbean | Mexico
Shift Dress
A shift dress is another easy classic for trips abroad. This piece from Leith is sweet, summery and sure to add such a pretty touch to your travel wardrobe!
Rompers and Chambray
Rompers and chambray garments are both travel friendly, so it only makes sense that we feature a combination of the two. You’ll get through the warm summer days in ease and style with an ultra cute chambray romper.
Cut-Out Tunic Dress
A cutout tunic dress can work as a t-shirt dress as well, giving you a relaxed yet stylish 2-in-1 piece for your travels. Pair with sandals, a denim jacket and a leather crossbody for a stylishly undone day look and ankle boots and jewelry for a cool evening getup.
Breezy Maxi Dress
Updated description: No summer wardrobe is complete without a breezy maxi dress. They’re one of the easiest ways to look glamorous with minimal effort, making them a must-have for summer trips abroad. Wear them out sightseeing in the day and then wear them out to dinner later in the evening.
Floral Sundress
Few garments are as perfect for summer as a floral sundress. They’re a gorgeous complement to warm European days out and about. Don’t forget the espadrilles!
Tank Dress
Updated description: Leith’s bodycon tank dress is thoroughly loved here at Travel Fashion Girl. It’s a perfect travel dress that’s offered in a variety of colors and we simply can’t stop raving about it!
Pair with stylish sandals and a cardigan for a stylish day look and a leather jacket and booties for an evening out.
Pair it with Classic Leather Sandals
Pair any of the above summer dresses with classic leather sandals like these below or even classic Superga style sneakers – all similar styles to the ones I saw in Paris and Rome last week.
When it comes to stylish and comfortable footwear, Europe does it best!
Here are comfortable walking sandals that are stylish, too!
What are your recommendations for summer dresses for a trip abroad? Share in the comments below!
For more tips on travel dresses, please read these posts:
- Beach Dresses You Can Wear On and Off the Sand
- Summer Maxi Dresses
- Cute Summer Dresses for Women
- How to Wear a Shirt Dress
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Your posts have been my go to for a long time now! I love the new packing ideas, styles and comfortable clothing/shoes! We travel a lot, so I’m reading your posts regularly. Thank you for what you do! You are making a difference 🤗
Wow thank you for saying that Amanda, I really appreciate your kind words and I’ll let the team know you feel that way ☺️
Thank you
You’re welcome Brenda 🙂
I wouldn’t have thought to wear dresses a few years ago when I started traveling internationally, but they are a great addition to a travel wardrobe. You only need a few accessories and your packing is done. The red print dress is my favorite, it’s a very versatile design.
Super easy and cute outfits too 🙂
I just got back from a trip to Paris, Rome, Venice and Nice. In Paris, I kept seeing women wearing body-skimming (not tight and not overly revealing) knee length dresses with metallic flat sandals or white thick-soled sneakers. I had taken an ankle length dress and I ditched it because it looked so frumpy.
Not long ago, I don’t think I’d be brave enough to take a dress for every day. No shorts? No skirts? What will I do if….. Then I realized there really wasn’t an “if”. They are pack and require minimal matching (always a good thing for a match-a-holic). Thanks for the cool picks–I really like the patterned red one!
Thank you!
I love the idea of the dresses instead of anything else. Recently bought “one for all and all for one” dress that doesn’t wrinkle or shows stains, has a comfy fit and looks good in any situation. I wish there were more dresses like that because this one inspires me to be more feminine while staying comfortable. OMG, and the way it folds: takes less space than my bra. Thank you for the post! I would love to see what you will recommend for winter of fall.
Thanks Julia!
These dress ideas are perfect! I just came back from a trip to Italy in May and my most comfortable outfits were dresses. You feel put together, but they are nice and breezy for the heat. Also took along a pair of those iPanema’s you suggested and they ended up being the shoes I wore most! We were walking close to 7 miles a day and they were comfortable. Keep the great advice coming 🙂
Glad you had a great trip and enjoyed my tips 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to give me feedback.
Leaving for Rome and Germany in two weeks and loved these tips! I see a shopping trip in my future! 🙂
Thanks!