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Every clothing line has something special that makes them unique and for Vacay Style – it’s definitely their 2 piece dress sets. Find out why I love them and how they’re going to help you pack better than ever!
Vacay Style 2 Piece Dress
They call them their MAXi dresses and I think they’re genius! What’s better than a maxi dress for travel? A style that let’s you make several outfits not just one. And that’s the concept behind Vacay Style’s 2 piece dress sets.
The ultimate in function meets fashion, you get the benefit of the relaxed, feminine fit of a maxi with the additional option to wear the separates as a top and skirt. With nine 2-piece dress sets to choose from, your travel wardrobe just got a makeover!
Dresses are the perfect staple to add to your functional travel capsule wardrobe. Learn more in my guide!
All their dresses come in vibrant prints so pair them with your favorite neutral for a complete transformation! As a bonus, some skirts can even be worn as a strapless dress.
Vacay is dedicated to helping female travelers pull together stylish new looks for their upcoming vacation. Curated capsules such as the Martinique Collection shown above take you from the beach to sightseeing to dinner and more.
Their clothing is designed to maximize versatility and wearability, which makes packing for that next trip a breeze.
Each of their collections features 5-6 pieces that work together (with a few essentials) to create 12 or more outfits, all of which easily fit into a standard size carry-on and work with one shoe color.
Use packing cubes to pack your dresses and save space in your suitcase!
Recently, I had a chance to test out the Newport 2-piece dress – it’s part of Vacay Style’s latest Newport Collection, which also consists of a versatile white halter top, 1-piece striped maxi dress, convertible dress, and white textured dress.
The best thing about this brand is their innovative designs. One of the key ways to pack light stylishly is to ensure that all the items in your travel wardrobe can mix and match to maximize your outfits.
With pre-coordinated sets, they make planning a breeze! No stylist needed.
And their MAXi’s are truly unique. All you need to do is pair the skirt or top with a neutral solid and you’ve got three travel outfits instead of just one dress.
Add a pair of jeans in the city or throw on a pair of shorts, skorts, or capris by the sea.
Add heels and jewelry for an evening look…
Now before I even continue talking about the dress, can we just stop and admire the beading around the neckline of the top for a moment? How gorgeous is that!
The delicate white beading adds an instant dash of elegance, no accessories required.
The one thing to note is that you’ll need to hand wash this but when you’re packing as a minimalist, you’ll probably already be doing this anyway.
Vacay Style’s MAXi’s are extremely well thought out. The tops have a built in shelf and the skirts include a built in slip so you don’t have to worry about your undies showing. I appreciate that the entire skirt isn’t double lined – keeping you covered in just the right places while minimizing the bulk.
Vacay selects only travel friendly fabrics and designs their line to ensure unique, one-of-a-kind looks that are ready to wear right out of the suitcase. Their MAXi dresses are made with either a rayon blend or polyester chiffon fabric.
Their latest rayon/spandex material is my favorite. This is used on this Newport dress. The fabric is as buttery soft as modal or jersey but it’s lighter and less bulky.
It’s the ideal combination of fabric for travel that’s easy to wear, not too casual, yet packable. The Cabo, Newport, and Martinique 2-piece dress styles all feature this fabric.
I’d previously worn one of their other MAXi 2 piece dress styles, the Maui (shown below), for my honeymoon in the Maldives. I was extremely happy with the versatility this dress offered.
I attempted a particularly challenging packing mission: to travel carryon only with scuba diving equipment. If you’re a diver, you know this is NOT an easy feat.
On my honeymoon I spent one week on a scuba diving liveaboard (AMAZING) and then a week chilling out in a resort. I wore the dress as a one piece and the skirt with a solid top for dinners. I paired the top with swimming shorts on the dive boat.
One of the things I forgot to mention is that you have the option to wear the top tucked inside the skirt or worn comfortably on the outside depending on how you feel most comfortable.
I’ve been looking for the perfect wide belt to wear with it but haven’t quite found the right piece. Let me know if you can recommend one!
Vacay styles the skirt with a solid black top on their website but you can easily wear it with any of the colors from the pattern: black, blue, turquoise, aquamarine, etc. I love the striking contrast with a solid white top. The one shown here is from this brand.
I didn’t have a chance to hem the skirt so I’ve hiked it up a bit here so it wouldn’t drag on the floor. However, even at 5’2″, I didn’t feel the length of the skirt to be unmanageable.
I also like the way the prints on both dresses photograph. After all, your vacation pictures will be a reminder of your special trip and you want them to look bright and cheerful. I like wearing blues by the sea but if you prefer contrasting colors, you’ll love this piece.
Like the idea of these travel dresses and want to see more colors? They have nine lovely styles to choose from. Take a look!
As an added bonus, if you buy a full collection, you get this beach bag FREE! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for but haven’t been able to find here in Playa – even with the multitude of beautiful beachwear shops. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it. It’s packable and could easily be used as an in-flight personal item, too!
You can see all my Maldives pics and honeymoon clothes here!
Thanks to Vacay’s stylish and curated collections, packing has never been so easy! Vacay…. Look Amazing. Pack Smart.
We love to spoil you so they’re currently offering a special discount for TFG readers. Use the code TFG10% to save. PLUS, they also offer international priority shipping. Shop now!
Where would you travel with these 2 piece dress sets? Share your wanderlust, comment below!
For more tips on packing light stylishly, please read:
- 4 Capsule Wardrobes for Travel (for summer AND winter)
- How to Choose Travel Shoes
- The Secret to Traveling Carryon Only
- Vacay Style Product Review 2015
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Hi Nancy, sadly Vacay went out of business a few years ago now.
I love the versatility of these outfits. My problem is the sleeveless tops. I am 80 yrs old and prefer an elbow or 3/4 length sleeve. You probably haven’t had this come up before, but could you recommend a website where I could shop for similar maxis or two piece jump suits with the longer sleeves?
I love TFG and have learned so much about traveling !
Thanks you for your advice.
I was looking at old blogs and ran across the one for VACAY 2 piece dresses. Love the concept unfortunately they are going out of business.
Thank you for reaching out Deborah. We were so saddened to hear the news that Vacay is going out of business. ? Hopefully, it will be temporary, and they’ll be back soon. ??? There are still limited products left but you will need to act quickly if there is something you have your eye on.
Love the idea of this 2-piece dress! It is really provides 3 outfits in one. Too often I pack a dress and find myself wearing it only once. This will allow me to pack one less item. Will be considering this for my upcoming trips to Europe and Japan. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it Jen 🙂 it’s versatile and stylish, which I love!
Great review of this line, you answered all the questions I would have had! And I especially love the embellished neckline on some of these. I don’t have my next trip planned yet but Costa Rica or New Zealand are on the table currently, both of which this dress would be great for!
This dress would be great for those places! Glad you liked the article 🙂
I am loving this concept and the versatility of these collections! I am combing through them now for my trip to the Almafi coast this summer. Thank you Alex!
Me too Paula 🙂 So glad you like the collections!
This dress would be perfect for travel to Africa or other regions where it’s important to be conservative and modest. The skirts are long and the tops are not clingy. Although some of the necklines might not be appropriate, I think a scarf or vest would be an easy fix.
Such a great idea Ivanna 🙂 They are great for covering up and are so versatile too!
Very practical yet elegant wear. I would go for the red and the blue.
Gorgeous colors!
What a fantastic concept! I love that the pieces are well made and lined. Definitely taking note for future trips!
Glad you like it 🙂
Love all of these outfits !
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I love your blog!
Thanks Isabel!
I always pack a maxi dress when I travel. I love the idea of matching separates, it adds a whole new level of convenience and versatility.
It really does Lisa 🙂 Glad you like it!
Placed my order for 5 more items to extend my. Choices. I love these versatile clothes and they’re such lovely fabrics too.
Yay so glad you like them Delyth!
Wow all those colours look amazing! They’d be perfect for my Staycation in the Okanagan.
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They really would Stephanie 🙂 I love the colors too!
I love this capsule wardrobe for holidays – and they have shipped to the UK so now I am really studying which one to choose for my Portugese break in August 🙂
This is super exciting Sharon 🙂 I hope you like it, whichever one you choose!
Wow what a great idea! These pieces combine fashion, functionality and fun! Am definitely going to purchase a few pieces before my trip to Europe. Just need to check whether Vacay style ship to Singapore? Thanks
Hi Jules 🙂 Vacacy do ship outside of the US for a fee. It is worth visiting their site and getting in touch 🙂
These dresses are gorgeous!
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A maxidress is always a great choice holiday or no holiday 🙂
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I love the idea of being able to wear this so many ways.
Even though I’m long past being a girl, I’m reading all of your blog’s and started traveling more. On my way right now to Utah and 5 national parks. Those Vacay clothes might not work hiking, but will certainly work on my Italy trip in June. Thanks for all your suggestions.
So glad to hear it Donna 🙂 I really hope the blog is useful to women everywhere!
I really like these dresses. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome Kim! Glad you like them!
You are the perfect model for these dresses, Alex. They look beautiful on you. Hope with my more zaftig figure that I can wear them
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Thank you Linda 🙂 I think they are great for so many different figures!
Linda, I am a “current” size 12. (Vanity sizing rules, I guess.) I recently purchased the Martinique 5 piece set in size Large. I love all of the pieces and find they would work up to about my size. Elizabeth, owner and creator of Vacaystyle.com has also been super generous helping me be 1,000% happy with my order. I recommend giving them a try. 🙂 (Cancun, here I come! Martinique, maybe next time.)
Glad you like the pieces Julia 🙂 Thanks for sharing you experience too!
Love these, just wish the shipping and exchange rate here in South Africa was better. There is nothing here to match this clever idea.
Glad you like them 🙂
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful outfitson a beautiful woman. I will have to save up to purchase one dress, yet it looks worth it!
Thank you 🙂 It really is worth it!
I’ve always thought something like this would come in handy–thanks for showing us they do exist! I’ll definitely be checking these out.
I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
I love my Cabo and Belize Blue MAXi dresses! They are so versatile that I feel prepared for any outing that comes up. The fabric is soft and the cut is flattering, yet forgiving in the areas a mom (of 3) needs. I even wear the tops underneath a classic jacket to add something fashionable, and pretty, to work.
These pieces are amazing. Versatile and great to wear.
I took just one collection of 5 items (that particular collection no longer available but some items are still there) to France last week.
I added just a pair of cropped jeans (to travel in)and cropped white jeans plus a basic white tank, light sweater and two pairs of shoes-ipanemas and ballet pumps (not much walking to do!) and travelled in a pair of more substantial toms.
My husband was so impressed he asked where the rest of my clothes were. He loved the outfits and thought them really cute!
I’m 50 and not tiny-5’8″” and probably US size 10 but took a medium size if that helps.
I’m planning on anther collection as these clothes are fabulous. I think I would need just a couple of long sleeved cover ups to work with them for Oman in October so I can be suitably covered.
It took a little negotiation with Vacay to have them shipped to UK as I think I was their first international customer- but they were great. Glad to see I led the way !
So glad you like them Delyth 🙂 It sounds like you’ve really mixed them well with your travel wardrobe! Great work!
Hi Alex! Can you please let your followers know that VacayStyle now offers Priority International Shipping! Some countries are already listed with rates and if they need it sent somewhere not listed, just have them email me at elizabeth@vacaystyle.com and I will get that location added to the site right away. Thanks!!!
great choice of clothes! I always bring maxi skirts and dresses when I go on a summer vacation 🙂
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lau
http://www.malibluemymind.com
Thanks Lau!
Thank you, Alex! You look absolutely gorgeous in our Newport and Maui 2-piece MAXi Dresses! So glad you loved everything and I love the way you styled the pieces to become your own. xoxo, Elizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth 🙂 I absolutely love the dresses!