Cute, easy travel dresses

dandelion39

My hub and I are taking our kids to Seattle, Portland and various points in-between at the end of July. For the city days, I want to get a couple of travel-friendly dresses--something that will be light and comfortable, casual, but also city-ish enough for museums, restaurants, etc. In other words, not TOO sporty. And something that won't wrinkle. Does anyone have favorite sources or favorite actual styles? I love dresses, but they're tough for me because I don't have much of a waist. I was thinking something along these lines:

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&vid=1&pid=905954

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&vid=1&pid=906163

Any other suggestions? Thanks!

jadedone

Target, H&M, Old Navy. Personally, I find that Target and H&M fit my body type the best. ON has cute dresses but they rarely fit me right.

I like patterned cotton crisp cotton blends (to hide wrinkles since I hate ironing), knit cotton (lightweight, good for layering) or light jersey dresses (no wrinkles!)

This was really cute on and probably on clearance now.
http://www.target.com/p/the-webster-at-target-easy-waist-short-sleeve-dress-plaid-print-cream/-/A-13976150#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

dandelion39

Oooh I like that Webster dress. That's typically a good style for me, too, because it helps me fake a waist. Thanks!

VelociMama

I just picked up a bunch of cotton dresses at Kohl's yesterday. They were inexpensive, pack well, and light and comfy for the summer: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/zbrandskiosk/women/sonoma_lifeandstyle/dresses/PRD~1113067/SONOMA+life+++style+Geometric+Slubbed+Dress.jsp

Kityngirl

I'm a fan of baby doll/A-line cut jersey dresses from Target or Old Navy. You can pack them in a ball in your suitcase and they won't wrinkle. Plus the shape is super comfy to walk around in.

http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-juniors-kimono-sleeve-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-13717321#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=49426&vid=1&pid=115992&scid=115992012

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=50186&vid=1&pid=557956&scid=557956042

jadedone

This style comes in lots of patterns and colors. It is also really cute on! I got so many compliments on it.

http://www.target.com/QuickInfoView?partNumber=14005913&catEntryId=204716121&productId=204790609&categoryId=39510&overlayId=QuickView&validation=true&position=targetCenter&omnitureSuperCatgValue=women:clothing:dresses&lnk=plp_qi_grid_2_13

KimmyEB

I got this dress from Target back in May...it's now on clearance (at my store, anyway) for under $15. Wish I had waited, haha! But it looks nice. It's not too short and not too long. I can't find the exact one I have, but it's dark purple and has green tie-dye fading around the bottom hem...but it's this same style:




http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-juniors-kimono-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-13854731

Also, my go-to for inexpensive dresses: ROSS! I bought 2 dresses there recently (under $20 for BOTH of them together!). They packed well, and looked great.

dandelion39

Such great ideas, I want them ALL. Haven't gotten to Target, but must go there to look. I got these 2 (so now I need something I can actually afford, lol):

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&pid=218155&vid=1&scid=221593012

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&vid=1&pid=221590

(wore the 2nd one to work today--it's pretty versatile)

KimmyEB

Such great ideas, I want them ALL. Haven't gotten to Target, but must go there to look. I got these 2 (so now I need something I can actually afford, lol):

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&pid=218155&vid=1&scid=221593012

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&vid=1&pid=221590

(wore the 2nd one to work today--it's pretty versatile)

I really like that first one!

Now I'm getting tons of ads on this site for cute dress companies/stores. :laugh:

MissingMinnesota

The Loft usually has some nice cotton dresses and almost always has a sale going on.

http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Tall/Tall-Space-Dye-Sweater-Maxi-Dress/282404?colorExplode=false&skuId=11266112&catid=catl000054&productPageType=saleProducts&defaultColor=5856

http://www.loft.com/loft/product/product:283658/LOFT-promo-bucket-50-off-select-FP-053112/Embroidered-Neck-T-Shirt-Dress/283658?colorExplode=false&skuId=11647096&catid=catl000054&productPageType=saleProducts&defaultColor=8431