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    Holiday Dresses

    Trip on the horizon? Then shop our round-up of the 61 best holiday dresses

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    Published 28 May 2013 In Features

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    Trip on the horizon? Then shop our round-up of the 61 best holiday dresses

    Holiday dresses: If you're lucky enough to be jetting off on your summer holidays soon you'll be on the hunt for a new vacation wardrobe and top of that shopping list has to be some new holiday dresses. With lots of amazing drops hitting the high street right now, there?s never been a better time to start compiling your holiday capsule wardrobe. With that in mind, we've scoured the high street and online stores to find the 61 best holiday dresses. No-one's closet is complete without them and, in our opinion, you can never have too many. From easy-to-wear items to fling on when making your way down to the beach or pool right through to smarter styles to wear on evenings out, we?ve got something for every occasion. Click on through the gallery now to shop our round-up of the 61 best holiday dresses. We'll race you there!

    Picture left: Topshop Aztec print dress, £65

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    George Tie-dye maxi dress, £12

    George Tie-dye maxi dress, £12

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    Try a loose fitting maxi, perfect for a picnic on the beach or a day by the pool.

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    George Tie-dye maxi dress, £12

    George Tie-dye maxi dress, £12

    Holiday Dresses

    Try a loose fitting maxi, perfect for a picnic on the beach or a day by the pool.

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    Comptoir stripe beach dress, £55

    Comptoir stripe beach dress, £55

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    Play around with fun coloured stripes for a holiday day at the beach.

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    sugarandstyle.co.uk Lottie dress, £32.50

    sugarandstyle.co.uk Lottie dress, £32.50

    Holiday Dresses

    The Lottie Dress features a bright jacquard print to keep you on trend all summer holiday.

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    Topshop embroidered skater dress, £180

    Topshop embroidered skater dress, £180

    Holiday Dresses

    Part of Topshop's limited edition dresses line, this embroidered skater style is top of our holiday shopping list.

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    Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Daisy Print Dress, £39.50

    Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Daisy Print Dress, £39.50

    Holiday Dresses

    Stay sweet in this summer holiday daisy-print evening dress.

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    Jaeger Boutique palm tree dress, £160

    Jaeger Boutique palm tree dress, £160

    Holiday Dresses

    Jetting off on your hols soon? Then make Jaeger Boutique's palm tree print dress your next fashion buy.

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    Sam & Lavi asymmetric chiffon dress, £125

    Sam & Lavi asymmetric chiffon dress, £125

    Holiday Dresses

    Not only will the chiffon material of this dress be cool whilst on your hols, but the asymmetric hem adds interest to your look.

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    Mango metallic strap dress, £34.99

    Mango metallic strap dress, £34.99

    Holiday Dresses

    Perfect for hot city breaks and evenings out by the sea, you'll get tons of wear out of this candy pink Mango number.

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    River Island printed midi-length dress, £35

    River Island printed midi-length dress, £35

    Holiday Dresses

    Channel the midi-length dress look with this River Island number.

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    Velvet printed tank dress, £155

    Velvet printed tank dress, £155

    Holiday Dresses

    Holidays abroad are a great excuse to experiment with colour and print. This tank dress by Velvet ticks both boxes and has just jumped to the top of our wish list.

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    Juicy Couture palm tree print dress, £180

    Juicy Couture palm tree print dress, £180

    Holiday Dresses

    Could there be a better holiday dress than this palm tree print number? We think not.

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    Dorothy Perkins striped dress £25

    Dorothy Perkins striped dress £25

    Holiday Dresses

    Hello sailor! The nautical look is always a winner on holiday. Channel the trend with this striped dress from Dorothy Perkins.

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    Mango tropical print dress, £34.99

    Mango tropical print dress, £34.99

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    This tropical print dress from Mango will take pride of place in our holiday wardrobe.

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    Topshop printed dress, £29

    Topshop printed dress, £29

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    A summer holiday fashion bargain, this Topshop sleeveless dress is a snip at just £29.

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    Warehouse halter neck dress, £45

    Warehouse halter neck dress, £45

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    Not only will this Warehouse dress work wonders for your holidays, but it will be brilliant for hot summer festivals to boot.

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    Warehouse embellished maxi dress, £56

    Warehouse embellished maxi dress, £56

    Holiday Dresses

    The boho babe look is a perennial summer style. Channel it to perfection with Warehouse's printed maxi.

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    H&M belted dress, £14.99

    H&M belted dress, £14.99

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    No your eyes aren't deceiving you, this belted patterned dress from H&M really is a rude-not-to £14.99. Bargain!

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    Finders Keepers printed crepe dress, £115

    Finders Keepers printed crepe dress, £115

    Holiday Dresses

    This printed figure-hugging dress will last you for years and years to come.

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    River Island sweetheart neckline dress, £65

    River Island sweetheart neckline dress, £65

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    Buy this River Island dress now, and we can guarantee that you'll reach for it again and again.

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    DKNY striped dress, £140

    DKNY striped dress, £140

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    You can't go wrong in monochrome stripes on hols.

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    Miss Selfridge off-the-shoulder dress, £45

    Miss Selfridge off-the-shoulder dress, £45

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    Whether you're dining out in the evenings, or going for walks on city breaks, this pretty off-the-shoulder dress should be your go-to style.

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    H&M printed jersey dress, £7.99

    H&M printed jersey dress, £7.99

    Holiday Dresses

    This H&M dress is the perfect cover-up for heading to the beach or the pool.

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    Forever 21 tropical print dress, £20

    Forever 21 tropical print dress, £20

    Holiday Dresses

    Forever 21's tropical print dress is our new holiday must-have.

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    Mango halter neck maxi dress, £69.99

    Mango halter neck maxi dress, £69.99

    Holiday Dresses

    No summer holiday wardrobe is complete without a maxi dress.

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    Matalan kaftan dress, £6

    Matalan kaftan dress, £6

    Holiday Dresses

    This pea green kaftan dress is priced just £6 (yes, really, £6!) at Matalan this season.

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    H&M printed maxi dress, £19.99

    H&M printed maxi dress, £19.99

    Holiday Dresses

    You can never have too many maxi dresses when on holiday. This printed H&M number has summer written all over it.

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    Monki vest dress, £20

    Monki vest dress, £20

    Holiday Dresses

    If you're hunting for a new holiday dress that's affordable, then this Monki design could be the one for you.

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    Reiss belted shift dress, £139

    Reiss belted shift dress, £139

    Holiday Dresses

    Get in the mood for summer cocktail evenings on your holidays with this hot pink design from Reiss.

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    Oasis tropical print maxi dress, £55

    Oasis tropical print maxi dress, £55

    Holiday Dresses

    The maxi dress is a summer style staple. Oasis' latest take on the fashion favourite comes in a flattering material and a holiday-ready tropical print.

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    Miss Selfridge Aztec print dress, £28

    Miss Selfridge Aztec print dress, £28

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    Miss Selfridge's Aztec print dress is fun, colourful and totally holiday-worthy.

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    Mango embroidered denim dress, £34.99

    Mango embroidered denim dress, £34.99

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    This embroidered denim dress from Mango exudes summer style.

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    Sass & Bide embellished dress, £590

    Sass & Bide embellished dress, £590

    Holiday Dresses

    Nod to The Great Gatsby's Jazz Age theme on holiday with Sass & Bide's statement black and gold style.

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    Topshop floral print bustier dress, £32

    Topshop floral print bustier dress, £32

    Holiday Dresses

    Nothing says summer holiday better than a pretty floral print.

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    By Malene Birger striped dress, £110

    By Malene Birger striped dress, £110

    Holiday Dresses

    If you're blessed with a bigger budget to spend on your new holiday dress, why not try this By Malene Birger number on for size?

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    River Island cami maxi dress, £20

    River Island cami maxi dress, £20

    Holiday Dresses

    Snap up this vibrant blue maxi dress from River Island now and await the compliments.

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    Monki draped dress, £25

    Monki draped dress, £25

    Holiday Dresses

    Not only is this Monki dress perfect for summer with its sherbert lemon yellow hue, but the cut is loose and the material cool, which is fab for wearing in the heat.

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    Topshop floral print dress, £38

    Topshop floral print dress, £38

    Holiday Dresses

    Another holiday style must-have if ever we saw one.

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    Nine West belted dress, £39.99

    Nine West belted dress, £39.99

    Holiday Dresses

    This Nine West dress screams holiday chic.

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    Cool Change printed maxi dress, £145

    Cool Change printed maxi dress, £145

    Holiday Dresses

    Nothing says summer better than a printed maxi dress. Get into the new season spirit and wear this blue and white Cool Change style.

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    Miss Selfridge cut-out maxi dress, £28

    Miss Selfridge cut-out maxi dress, £28

    Holiday Dresses

    The '90s is back with a bang this season. Nod to the look with Miss Selfridge's black maxi with cut-out detailing around the waist.

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    Reiss poppy print dress, £169

    Reiss poppy print dress, £169

    Holiday Dresses

    Bored of the typical floral print dress styles? Then why not give this poppy print number a go?

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    Vila printed dress, £40

    Vila printed dress, £40

    Holiday Dresses

    Another summer holiday dress that has got our name written all over it.

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    Vix striped maxi dress, £185

    Vix striped maxi dress, £185

    Holiday Dresses

    Chunky stripes will never go out of style.

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    H&M printed maxi dress, £24.99

    H&M printed maxi dress, £24.99

    Holiday Dresses

    Another maxi dress bargain if ever we saw one! Snap up this £24.99 printed style now before we beat you to it...

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    Miss Selfridge embroidered dress, £28

    Miss Selfridge embroidered dress, £28

    Holiday Dresses

    Create an effortlessly stylish holiday look with this white embroidered dress from Miss Selfridge.

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    Tucker halter neck maxi dress, £305

    Tucker halter neck maxi dress, £305

    Holiday Dresses

    If you boast a bigger budget to spend on your summer maxi dress this season, you have to make this printed Tucker style your next fashion buy.

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    H&M belted dress, £12.99

    H&M belted dress, £12.99

    Holiday Dresses

    From the mustard hue to the frilled neckline, we adore everything about this H&M dress.

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    Oasis butterfly print maxi dress, £75

    Oasis butterfly print maxi dress, £75

    Holiday Dresses

    Add some interest to your summer dresses collection with Oasis' chic butterfly print design. We love!

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    Monki printed T-shirt dress, £25

    Monki printed T-shirt dress, £25

    Holiday Dresses

    The silhouette of a T-shirt dress looks effortlessly cool.

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    Mango printed wrap dress, £29.99

    Mango printed wrap dress, £29.99

    Holiday Dresses

    Create an eye-catching look with Mango's lilac printed dress.

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    Fee G sleeveless dress, £165

    Fee G sleeveless dress, £165

    Holiday Dresses

    It's chic, it's elegant and it's our next fashion buy.

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    Juicy Couture printed silk maxi dress, £350

    Juicy Couture printed silk maxi dress, £350

    Holiday Dresses

    Nothing says relaxed cool better than a statement maxi dress. Buy this Juicy Couture style now and it will last you for seasons and seasons to come.

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    Mango crystal detail dress, £89.99

    Mango crystal detail dress, £89.99

    Holiday Dresses

    Show off those shoulders in Mango's sweetheart neckline frock.

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    pitfashion.com Floral Crochet dress, £64

    pitfashion.com Floral Crochet dress, £64

    Holiday Dresses

    Get that chic tennis player look with an all-white v-neck sun dress.

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    pitfashion.com White drop waist dress, £58

    pitfashion.com White drop waist dress, £58

    Holiday Dresses

    Slip on this sweet white dress to show off your summer holiday tan to perfection.

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    Comptoir scalf print dress £62.50

    Comptoir scalf print dress £62.50

    Holiday Dresses

    Feel light and floaty with a sleeveless scarf-print dress.

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    Comptoir Obubble dress, £92.50

    Comptoir Obubble dress, £92.50

    Holiday Dresses

    Try this playful bralet dress for days out in the sun.

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    Karl Lagerfeld available at net-a-porter.com, £155

    Karl Lagerfeld available at net-a-porter.com, £155

    Holiday Dresses

    Stay cool in this sports luxe tennis dress. 

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    Comptoir lilac print dress, £42.50

    Comptoir lilac print dress, £42.50

    Holiday Dresses

    Feel like a vintage-summer goddess in this lavender print summer dress.

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    Coast Istra dress, £95

    Coast Istra dress, £95

    Holiday Dresses

    Add a touch of zing to your summer holiday with a zesty lemon dress from Coast.

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