5 vacation-worthy dresses

Hit the beach in style this March Break with these easy, breezy dresses. Wear 'em over your swimsuit or glam it up with fun accessories like a pendant necklace or an armfull of bangles. Either way you'll score major fashion points

By Kate Gertner

March 9, 2015

tunics

Tassle play

Embroidered Tunic, $49, Zara.

Embroidered Zara tunic

Blooming fun

Wilfred Carine Dress, $145, Aritzia.

Aritzia Wilfred Carine Dress

Indigo girl

Nili Lotan For J.Crew Short Beach Dress, $308, J.Crew.

Nili Lotan For J.Crew Short Beach Dress

Chic batik

Lanai Cover-Up Tunic, $75, Madewell.

Madewell Lanai Cover-Up Tunic

Festive fringe

Abercrombie and Fitch Embroidered Open Back Dress, $139, ASOS.

Abercrombie and Fitch Open Back Dress

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