In my last Ask Magpie series, several readers asked for packing suggestions for European travel this spring and summer and a subset of those readers specifically requested dresses that can work for day or night. I loved this challenge and wanted to share some stand-out picks, plus how to style more casually versus more formally.
I am specifically obsessed with the easy, iconic polka dot looks I’ve pulled together below — wow! Love the way the two gals on the left have dressed these looks down, and the two on the right have dressed them up. So incredibly chic! A few great polka dot dresses to consider adding to your suitcase: this Ciao Lucia, this Anthro, this Aritzia, this Zimmermann, this Doen, and this Self-Portrait.
Versatile Dresses for Travel.
Even more options below —
LEFT TO RIGHT: MAKENNA LINEN CORSET DRESS // CRUSH POLKA DOT MIDI // TECHNIQUE LINEN DRESS // FAO OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS
LEFT TO RIGHT: BUTTERCUP DRESS // STRIPE MINI SHIRTDRESS // ANABELLA LINEN MINI DRESS // CRUSH POLKA DOT FRILL MINI DRESS
Styling Dresses for Day-to-Night.
DAYTIME LOOK: CRUSH POLKA DOT MIDI // LAUREL SANDALS // SELENA LEATHER BUCKET BAG (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // JACKIE POLARIZED ACETATE SUNGLASSES // NAUTILUS EARRINGS // STACKED BANGLE
EVENING LOOK: CRUSH POLKA DOT MIDI // OVERSIZED CASHMERE WRAP // BRIGITTE MULE // VACJETTA LEATHER CLUTCH // OPEN OVAL POST EARRINGS // MOLTEN GOLD BANGLE
DAYTIME LOOK: MAKENNA LINEN CORSET DRESS // NAIMA SLIDES // DEL LINO SCARF // POT DE MIEL // DOME HOOPS // OUTTA LOVE SUNGLASSES
EVENING LOOK: MAKENNA LINEN CORSET DRESS // LINEN CARDIGAN // SPY KID SLIDE SANDAL // KNOT BAG (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // ELECTROPLATE EARRINGS // CURVED CUFF
DAYTIME LOOK: FAO OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS // KAI BIO BASED SUNGLASSES // LAUREL SANDAL // TANER HOOPS // GIA BANGLE
EVENING LOOK: FAO OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS // LOOP FLAT SANDALS (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // RAFFIA CLUTCH // THE HANNAH EARRINGS
DAYTIME LOOK: BUTTERCUP DRESS // SALON SLIDES // RUSSELL OVAL SUNGLASSES // MINI CANDY HOBO BAG // COMBINED RELIEF EARRINGS
EVENING LOOK: BUTTERCUP DRESS // LE PETIT CALINO HANDLE BAG // CAPRICE HEEL // WOVEN CHAIN BRACELET // PETRA HUGGIE EARRING
P.P.S. Chocolates, neutrals, + earth tones for spring.
P.P.P.S. Linens for less.
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