Travel Capsule Wardrobe with Dresses

A travel capsule wardrobe focused on dresses requires packable, wrinkle-forgiving fabrics, comfortable walking shoes, and a cohesive neutral palette. This selection emphasizes high-quality, low-maintenance materials like modal, crinkled cotton, and lightweight knits that can be rolled tightly into a suitcase and worn straight away. By keeping the color palette neutral, you can easily mix, match, and layer these pieces. If you have a specific destination, weather forecast, or budget in mind, please share so we can customize this capsule further!

Wrinkle-Free Midi Knit Dress in Black

An absolute capsule essential. A mid-weight knit fabric naturally resists creasing in a suitcase, and black is incredibly versatile. It can be worn with sneakers for sightseeing or dressed up with low heels for dinner.

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@lovisaworge

Veronica De Piante

Veronica De Piante Anais Virgin Wool Midi Dress

$795

$1,765

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Knit Long Sleeve Gemma Dress

$168

Tuckernuck

o.p.t

Nicole Dress

$198

Shopbop

ASTR the Label

Fallyn Sweater Dress

$49

$148

Revolve

Alaïa

Ribbed-knit turtleneck midi dress

$4,600

Mytheresa

Another Tomorrow

Deep V Tank Knit Dress - Resale | Black

$495

$990

ANOTHER TOMORROW

Another Tomorrow

Deep V Tank Knit Dress | Black

$990

ANOTHER TOMORROW

Gabriela Hearst

Seymore wool, cashmere, and silk dress

$1,218

$1,740

Mytheresa

Gabriela Hearst

Amor silk and cashmere midi dress

$1,890

Mytheresa

KHAITE

Val Dress in Black

$1,180

KHAITE

Stella McCartney

Knit midi dress

$899

$1,285

Mytheresa

Peixoto

Liv Knit Dress

$158

Peixoto

Adam Lippes

Tabitha Dress

$418

$1,390

FWRD

Dolce&Gabbana

Midi dress

$1,347

$1,925

Mytheresa

Dorothee Schumacher

Plissé knit midi dress

$805

$1,150

Mytheresa

Patou

Knit wool midi dress

$401

$574

Mytheresa

Veronica De Piante

Veronica De Piante Anais Virgin Wool Midi Dress

$795

$1,765

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Knit Long Sleeve Gemma Dress

$168

Tuckernuck

o.p.t

Nicole Dress

$198

Shopbop

ASTR the Label

Fallyn Sweater Dress

$49

$148

Revolve

Alaïa

Ribbed-knit turtleneck midi dress

$4,600

Mytheresa

Another Tomorrow

Deep V Tank Knit Dress - Resale | Black

$495

$990

ANOTHER TOMORROW

Another Tomorrow

Deep V Tank Knit Dress | Black

$990

ANOTHER TOMORROW

Gabriela Hearst

Seymore wool, cashmere, and silk dress

$1,218

$1,740

Mytheresa

Gabriela Hearst

Amor silk and cashmere midi dress

$1,890

Mytheresa

KHAITE

Val Dress in Black

$1,180

KHAITE

Stella McCartney

Knit midi dress

$899

$1,285

Mytheresa

Peixoto

Liv Knit Dress

$158

Peixoto

Adam Lippes

Tabitha Dress

$418

$1,390

FWRD

Dolce&Gabbana

Midi dress

$1,347

$1,925

Mytheresa

Dorothee Schumacher

Plissé knit midi dress

$805

$1,150

Mytheresa

Patou

Knit wool midi dress

$401

$574

Mytheresa

Wrinkle-Free Midi Knit Dress in Black

@lovisaworge

Veronica De Piante

Veronica De Piante Anais Virgin Wool Midi Dress

$795

$1,765

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Knit Long Sleeve Gemma Dress

$168

Tuckernuck

o.p.t

Nicole Dress

$198

Shopbop

ASTR the Label

Fallyn Sweater Dress

$49

$148

Revolve

Matte Satin Slip Dress in Navy

Satin and silk slip dresses remain highly trendy for their fluid, elegant drape. Opting for a matte finish in navy provides a luxurious evening option that rolls up into practically nothing in your suitcase.

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@amaliemoosgaard

Nili Lotan

Short Cami Dress

$354

$590

Shopbop

Polo Ralph Lauren

Sleeveless Slip Dress

$398

Shopbop

Comme Si

Everyday Dress

$421

$495

FWRD

Vince

Vince Crinkled-Satin Maxi Slip Dress

$199

$398

Outnet

Asceno

Melfi silk twill maxi dress

$374

$535

Mytheresa

LOULOU DE SAISON

LOULOU STUDIO Sulum Silk-Twill Midi Dress

$103

$410

Outnet

L'AGENCE

Akiya Contrast Tank Dress

$425

Shopbop

LESET

Barb satin slip dress

$285

$570

Mytheresa

LESET

Barb open-back washed-satin midi dress

$230

$460

Net-a-Porter

Norma Kamali

Satin midi dress

$240

$300

Net-a-Porter

St. Agni

Silk Twill Relaxed Slip Dress - Black

$500

$840

St Agni

New

L'AGENCE

Akiya Tank Dress

$395

Shopbop

Comme Si

Silk Bias Slip Dress

$495

Shopbop

Aflalo

Evie Dress in Silk

$990

Aflalo

Róhe

Lace-trimmed silk slip dress

$812

$1,160

Mytheresa

KHAITE

Taja Dress in Black

$1,280

KHAITE

Nili Lotan

Short Cami Dress

$354

$590

Shopbop

Polo Ralph Lauren

Sleeveless Slip Dress

$398

Shopbop

Comme Si

Everyday Dress

$421

$495

FWRD

Vince

Vince Crinkled-Satin Maxi Slip Dress

$199

$398

Outnet

Asceno

Melfi silk twill maxi dress

$374

$535

Mytheresa

LOULOU DE SAISON

LOULOU STUDIO Sulum Silk-Twill Midi Dress

$103

$410

Outnet

L'AGENCE

Akiya Contrast Tank Dress

$425

Shopbop

LESET

Barb satin slip dress

$285

$570

Mytheresa

LESET

Barb open-back washed-satin midi dress

$230

$460

Net-a-Porter

Norma Kamali

Satin midi dress

$240

$300

Net-a-Porter

St. Agni

Silk Twill Relaxed Slip Dress - Black

$500

$840

St Agni

New

L'AGENCE

Akiya Tank Dress

$395

Shopbop

Comme Si

Silk Bias Slip Dress

$495

Shopbop

Aflalo

Evie Dress in Silk

$990

Aflalo

Róhe

Lace-trimmed silk slip dress

$812

$1,160

Mytheresa

KHAITE

Taja Dress in Black

$1,280

KHAITE

Matte Satin Slip Dress in Navy

@amaliemoosgaard

Nili Lotan

Short Cami Dress

$354

$590

Shopbop

Polo Ralph Lauren

Sleeveless Slip Dress

$398

Shopbop

Comme Si

Everyday Dress

$421

$495

FWRD

Vince

Vince Crinkled-Satin Maxi Slip Dress

$199

$398

Outnet

Long-Sleeve Modal Dress in Chocolate Brown

Modal is incredibly soft, breathable, and highly resistant to shrinkage and creasing. A long-sleeve version in chocolate brown provides coverage and warmth for cooler days or air-conditioned travel.

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@wear.juti.eats

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Tunic

$45

$98

Revolve

ÉTERNE

Long Sleeve Turtleneck Soft Jersey Maxi Dress

$266

$350

Revolve

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Mini Dress

$49

$98

FWRD

rag & bone

rag & bone Luca Draped Stretch-Modal Jersey Maxi Dress

$148

$328

Outnet

Artless Forever

Romy Mini Dress

$81

$124

Revolve

Rotate

Slinky Knit Polo Dress

$189

$420

Revolve

RIXO

Avalon polka-dot maxi dress

$262

$375

Mytheresa

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Tunic

$45

$98

Revolve

ÉTERNE

Long Sleeve Turtleneck Soft Jersey Maxi Dress

$266

$350

Revolve

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Mini Dress

$49

$98

FWRD

rag & bone

rag & bone Luca Draped Stretch-Modal Jersey Maxi Dress

$148

$328

Outnet

Artless Forever

Romy Mini Dress

$81

$124

Revolve

Rotate

Slinky Knit Polo Dress

$189

$420

Revolve

RIXO

Avalon polka-dot maxi dress

$262

$375

Mytheresa

Long-Sleeve Modal Dress in Chocolate Brown

@wear.juti.eats

Modal is incredibly soft, breathable, and highly resistant to shrinkage and creasing. A long-sleeve version in chocolate brown provides coverage and warmth for cooler days or air-conditioned travel.

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Tunic

$45

$98

Revolve

ÉTERNE

Long Sleeve Turtleneck Soft Jersey Maxi Dress

$266

$350

Revolve

Skims

Smooth Layers Crewneck Mini Dress

$49

$98

FWRD

rag & bone

rag & bone Luca Draped Stretch-Modal Jersey Maxi Dress

$148

$328

Outnet

Oversized Denim Jacket

A classic layering piece that goes with every dress in this capsule. Denim is durable, doesn't show wrinkles, and adds a relaxed, cool-girl edge to feminine dresses.

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@jariatudanita

Levi's

XL Women's Denim Trucker Jacket

$110

Shopbop

New

ANINE BING

Rory Jacket - Vintage Blue

$350

ANINE BING

Terez

x REVOLVE Yankees Denim Logo Bomber

$207

$275

Revolve

Cara Cara

Ruben Jacket

$895

Cara Cara

Levi's

XL Women's Denim Trucker Jacket

$110

Shopbop

New

ANINE BING

Rory Jacket - Vintage Blue

$350

ANINE BING

Terez

x REVOLVE Yankees Denim Logo Bomber

$207

$275

Revolve

Cara Cara

Ruben Jacket

$895

Cara Cara

Oversized Denim Jacket

@jariatudanita

A classic layering piece that goes with every dress in this capsule. Denim is durable, doesn't show wrinkles, and adds a relaxed, cool-girl edge to feminine dresses.

Levi's

XL Women's Denim Trucker Jacket

$110

Shopbop

New

ANINE BING

Rory Jacket - Vintage Blue

$350

ANINE BING

Terez

x REVOLVE Yankees Denim Logo Bomber

$207

$275

Revolve

Cara Cara

Ruben Jacket

$895

Cara Cara

Square-Toe Leather Flats

Square-toe flats are a major footwear trend, offering a chic, editorial alternative to basic flats. They pack flat, look polished for dinner, and provide comfortable support for light walking.

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@lisonseb

St. Agni

Ballet Flat - Black

$140

$340

St Agni

MM6 Maison Margiela

Square Toe Leather Ballerina Flats

$468

$780

Shopbop

Jacquemus

Ballet leather ballet flats

$525

$750

Mytheresa

New

Margaux

The Phoebe Flats

$370

Shopbop

St. Agni

90s leather pumps

$450

Net-a-Porter

ALOHAS

Sway Flats

$180

Shopbop

Rick Owens

Leather ballet flats

$700

$1,000

Mytheresa

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince

$743

$990

FWRD

Jil Sander

Leather Mary Jane ballet flats

$475

$950

Net-a-Porter

Mansur Gavriel

Soft Flats

$475

Shopbop

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince Flats

$594

$990

Shopbop

Sam Edelman

Kasey Flats

$150

Shopbop

AEYDE

Kirsten leather ballet flats

$267

$445

Net-a-Porter

Alaïa

Leather and nubuck loafers

$1,350

Net-a-Porter

LE MONDE BERYL

Luna leather ballet flats

$575

Net-a-Porter

Tony Bianco

Hawaii Ballet Flat

$151

$160

Revolve

St. Agni

Ballet Flat - Black

$140

$340

St Agni

MM6 Maison Margiela

Square Toe Leather Ballerina Flats

$468

$780

Shopbop

Jacquemus

Ballet leather ballet flats

$525

$750

Mytheresa

New

Margaux

The Phoebe Flats

$370

Shopbop

St. Agni

90s leather pumps

$450

Net-a-Porter

ALOHAS

Sway Flats

$180

Shopbop

Rick Owens

Leather ballet flats

$700

$1,000

Mytheresa

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince

$743

$990

FWRD

Jil Sander

Leather Mary Jane ballet flats

$475

$950

Net-a-Porter

Mansur Gavriel

Soft Flats

$475

Shopbop

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince Flats

$594

$990

Shopbop

Sam Edelman

Kasey Flats

$150

Shopbop

AEYDE

Kirsten leather ballet flats

$267

$445

Net-a-Porter

Alaïa

Leather and nubuck loafers

$1,350

Net-a-Porter

LE MONDE BERYL

Luna leather ballet flats

$575

Net-a-Porter

Tony Bianco

Hawaii Ballet Flat

$151

$160

Revolve

Square-Toe Leather Flats

@lisonseb

Square-toe flats are a major footwear trend, offering a chic, editorial alternative to basic flats. They pack flat, look polished for dinner, and provide comfortable support for light walking.

St. Agni

Ballet Flat - Black

$140

$340

St Agni

MM6 Maison Margiela

Square Toe Leather Ballerina Flats

$468

$780

Shopbop

Jacquemus

Ballet leather ballet flats

$525

$750

Mytheresa

New

Margaux

The Phoebe Flats

$370

Shopbop

Supportive White Leather Sneakers

A clean, minimalist white leather sneaker is the ultimate travel shoe. It pairs effortlessly with every dress in this capsule, keeping you comfortable for miles of walking while looking intentional and stylish.

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@victoria

Veronica Beard

Valentina Mesh Sneakers

$198

$330

Shopbop

+ Roger Federer The Roger Pro Ace felt-trimmed leather sneakers

$154

$220

Net-a-Porter

rag & bone

Retro Trainer Sneakers

$298

Shopbop

Axel Arigato

Clean 90 Sneakers

$300

Shopbop

Nike

Air Superfly suede and perforated leather sneakers

$50

$100

Net-a-Porter

Coach

Soho Sneakers

$155

Shopbop

Nike

Cortez Decon suede-trimmed perforated leather sneakers

$63

$125

Net-a-Porter

Asics

Gel-K1011 Sneakers

$140

Shopbop

Saucony

Ride Millennium Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Puma

Speedcat Decon Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Trailrun studded mesh, leather and neoprene sneakers

$1,095

Net-a-Porter

Chloé

Kick quilted-leather sneakers

$450

$750

Net-a-Porter

Adidas Golf

Samba Spikeless Golf Shoes

$120

Shopbop

Chloé

Kick suede, mesh and leather sneakers

$690

Net-a-Porter

Asics

Gel-1130 Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Nike

Air Jordan 11 Retro patent and smooth leather-trimmed mesh sneakers

$98

$195

Net-a-Porter

Veronica Beard

Valentina Mesh Sneakers

$198

$330

Shopbop

+ Roger Federer The Roger Pro Ace felt-trimmed leather sneakers

$154

$220

Net-a-Porter

rag & bone

Retro Trainer Sneakers

$298

Shopbop

Axel Arigato

Clean 90 Sneakers

$300

Shopbop

Nike

Air Superfly suede and perforated leather sneakers

$50

$100

Net-a-Porter

Coach

Soho Sneakers

$155

Shopbop

Nike

Cortez Decon suede-trimmed perforated leather sneakers

$63

$125

Net-a-Porter

Asics

Gel-K1011 Sneakers

$140

Shopbop

Saucony

Ride Millennium Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Puma

Speedcat Decon Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Trailrun studded mesh, leather and neoprene sneakers

$1,095

Net-a-Porter

Chloé

Kick quilted-leather sneakers

$450

$750

Net-a-Porter

Adidas Golf

Samba Spikeless Golf Shoes

$120

Shopbop

Chloé

Kick suede, mesh and leather sneakers

$690

Net-a-Porter

Asics

Gel-1130 Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Nike

Air Jordan 11 Retro patent and smooth leather-trimmed mesh sneakers

$98

$195

Net-a-Porter

Supportive White Leather Sneakers

@victoria

Veronica Beard

Valentina Mesh Sneakers

$198

$330

Shopbop

+ Roger Federer The Roger Pro Ace felt-trimmed leather sneakers

$154

$220

Net-a-Porter

rag & bone

Retro Trainer Sneakers

$298

Shopbop

Axel Arigato

Clean 90 Sneakers

$300

Shopbop

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LOULOU DE SAISON

Loulou Studio Myron Jersey Midi Dress

$70

$155

Outnet

Varley

Scott striped cotton midi dress

$147

$210

Mytheresa

Lemaire

Draped midi dress

$626

$895

Mytheresa

APL

Zipline Sneakers

$350

Shopbop

Brunello Cucinelli

Gathered midi dress

$2,640

$4,400

Mytheresa

Saucony

Ride Millennium Sneakers

$130

Shopbop

Asics

Gel-1130 Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Asics

Gel-Cumulus 16 Sneakers

$140

Shopbop

moco

Contrast Trim A-line Maxi Dress

$155

moco

LE BOP

Alix Mixed Fabric Tank Dress

$63.2

$158

Shopbop

Asics

GT-2160 Sneakers

$130

Shopbop

PAIGE

Bonita Dress

$279

Shopbop

Brunello Cucinelli

Floral cotton maxi dress

$2,097

$3,495

Mytheresa

Asics

Gel-Cumulus 16 Sneakers

$140

Shopbop

Proenza Schouler

White Label Malia pleated maxi dress

$518

$740

Mytheresa

Salomon

RX Marie-Jeanne Sneakers

$130

Shopbop

APL

Zipline Sneakers

$350

Shopbop

Dôen

DONIELLE DRESS

$498

Dôen

Tuckernuck

Cream Stripe Jersey Cassia Dress

$198

Tuckernuck

Sand Mikaela Midi Dress

$148

Tuckernuck

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Esse Studios

Esse Studios is a brilliant discovery for the conscious traveler, offering minimalist, slow-fashion wardrobe foundations like their signature shirt dresses that are designed to be highly versatile, packable, and effortlessly elegant in neutral tones.

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Esse Studios

Esse Studios Strapless Stretch-Knit and Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$246

$545

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Bonachi Cape-Effect Ruched Jersey Maxi Dress

$348

$695

Outnet

Esse Studios

Strapless stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$208

$520

Net-a-Porter

Esse Studios

Stretch-knit and gathered organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$220

$550

Net-a-Porter

Esse Studios

ESSE Studios Gathered Stretch-Knit and Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$261

$580

Outnet

Esse Studios

ESSE STUDIOS Maca Embellished Draped Jersey Maxi Dress

$270

$600

Outnet

Esse Studios

ESSE Studios Illi Strapless Knit and Silk-Crepe Mini Dress

$310

$775

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Illi Strapless Stretch-Knit and Silk-Crepe Maxi Dress

$352

$880

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Strapless Stretch-Knit and Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$246

$545

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Bonachi Cape-Effect Ruched Jersey Maxi Dress

$348

$695

Outnet

Esse Studios

Strapless stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$208

$520

Net-a-Porter

Esse Studios

Stretch-knit and gathered organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$220

$550

Net-a-Porter

Esse Studios

ESSE Studios Gathered Stretch-Knit and Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$261

$580

Outnet

Esse Studios

ESSE STUDIOS Maca Embellished Draped Jersey Maxi Dress

$270

$600

Outnet

Esse Studios

ESSE Studios Illi Strapless Knit and Silk-Crepe Mini Dress

$310

$775

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Illi Strapless Stretch-Knit and Silk-Crepe Maxi Dress

$352

$880

Outnet

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Strapless Stretch-Knit and Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress

$246

$545

Outnet

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Bonachi Cape-Effect Ruched Jersey Maxi Dress

$348

$695

Outnet

Esse Studios

Strapless stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$208

$520

Net-a-Porter

Esse Studios

Stretch-knit and gathered organic cotton-poplin maxi dress

$220

$550

Net-a-Porter

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Sold Out NYC

The RSVP Dress In Cream and Stone

$206.5

$295

Shopbop

Moncler

Belted cotton-blend jersey minidress

$1,090

Mytheresa

Asics

GT-2160 Sneakers

$140

Shopbop

Jil Sander

Oversized linen shirt dress

$1,978

Mytheresa

moco

Hoodie Drawstring Sleeveless Dress

$165

$270

moco

The Row

Nareen knitted cashmere maxi dress

$1,950

Mytheresa

Plan C

Scarf-detail cotton-blend maxi dress

$1,162

$1,660

Mytheresa

Asics

Gel-1130 Sneakers

$110

Shopbop

Z Supply

Charlotte Midi Dress

$120

Shopbop

Staud

VIOLA DRESS | FAWN

$417

$595

Staud

Jardin des Orangers

Gathered wool and cashmere midi dress

$485

Mytheresa

Heidi Klein

Zakynthos tiered linen midi dress

$270

$450

Mytheresa

TOTEME

Ribbed-knit maxi dress

$156

$390

Net-a-Porter

Sperry

Slim Jogger Sneakers

$55

$110

Shopbop

James Perse

Ruched Long Sleeve Dress

$375

Shopbop

Proenza Schouler

White Label Marley cotton midi dress

$486

$695

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Sandstone Pique May Polo Dress

$148

Tuckernuck

Brunello Cucinelli

Draped wrap dress

$3,500

$5,000

Mytheresa

Rick Owens

Gathered jersey maxi dress

$474

$790

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Linen maxi dress

$3,360

$4,800

Mytheresa