Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Dresses For Traveling Moms

Elevate her travel style game with these gorgeous dresses that look as good as they feel. In fact, they’re so comfortable, they may replace her old sweats and tees.

Whether she’s dressing for long days of sightseeing, evenings at trendy restaurants or Taylor Swift’s Eras concert, she’ll love these options that pack easily and ensure she looks great.

Free People Bayside Mini

Short and sweet, this versatile dress can be styled so many different ways. Thanks to its billowy silhouette, she’ll feel great whether she’s wearing it as is, with leggings or tossed over a swimsuit. Part of Free People’s free-est collection, it’s lightweight with lots of interesting detailing. Available in a variety of colors, it’s likely to accompany her on every trip. Price: $68

Lilly Pulitzer Jannie V-Neck Cotton Dress

This pretty in pink mini is resort wear at its best, boasting both style and substance. Soft and oh so comfortable, it radiates Lilly Pulitzer’s signature Palm Beach chic and will immediately make her smile. Plus, the lovely toile print is also available in child sizes for Mommy and Me matching. Price: $118

Cozy Earth Midi Dress

She’ll feel as comfy in this bamboo dress as she does in Cozy Earth’s iconic sheets. The midi length can take her from flight to night and can easily be dressed up or down. Available in three neutrals, it’s got a flattering fit, side slits for easy movement and, because Cozy Earth knows what a woman really wants, pockets. This dress is likely to become her travel staple. Price: $195

Free People In Your Dreams Maxi

No one does boho better than Free People and this one’s for the Folklore/Evermore moms heading to Europe to see Taylor Swift this summer. Featuring layers and tiers of ties and ruffles, it’s available in seven colors and is willowy and comfortable for twirling and dancing. Price: $128

Garnet Hill Marina Crepe Dress

Relaxed yet super flattering, this flowy dress is bound to garner lots of compliments wherever she travels. It’s got a casual vibe, with its drop waist and pockets, yet is sophisticated enough for a night out. Luckily, it comes in a handful of pretty prints – which is great because she may never want to take it off. Price: $169

Quince 100% European Linen Short Sleeve Swing Dress

Perfect for summer sightseeing, this relaxed dress is so pretty, with a breezy yet sophisticated silhouette. It’s made of certified OEKO-TEX 100% eco-friendly linen so it’s lightweight and breathable and it travels surprisingly well. It comes in four colors and features thoughtful details like functional buttons and pockets. And, because it’s from Quince, you know the quality is unparalleled for the price. Price: $59.90

Kenny Flowers The Sunshine State Tunic Dress

Getting dressed is as easy as a day at the beach with this tropical tunic dress from the vacation fashion experts at Kenny Flowers. Lightweight, with a flirty silhouette, beautiful trim detailing and a cheery pelican print, it can be worn as a cover up by the pool or on its own anywhere for effortless style. Price: $168

Rails Aureta Dress

Juicy in Papaya, this gauzy number is as refreshing as an icy sorbet. California-based Rails is all about versatility, quality and comfort – all of which make this flirty little dress a traveler’s dream. A featured piece in the brand’s Eco Collection, she can rest assured it’s as sustainable as it is stylish. Price: $228