This $140 Eloquii Dress Looks and Feels Like a Vacation

I want my clothes to transport me—plain and simple. I want to look at a top, a pair of pants, a dress and feel something. That feeling could be joy, intrigue, or even excitement. But it could also be something less tangible. It’s rare, but some articles of clothing seem to have the power to place us elsewhere: a sandy beach, a cozy backyard with all our loved ones, or even a chic Parisian cafe. Just by glancing at an item, we feel ourselves being transported far away from the stresses of everyday life. And that’s exactly what happens whenever I look at this plus-size tropical maxi dress from ELOQUII.

You wouldn’t necessarily think that a black and white dress could make one feel like they’re sipping daiquiris on a beach somewhere by the ocean. But in this case, it most certainly does. This tie-front maxi dress covered in an abstract floral print simply exudes vacation vibes.

After gawking at this dress for a while, I had to ask myself why I had become so obsessed—without even trying it on. Was it the slightly-puffy sleeves? The tie-front? The itty bitty cut-out detail? The simplicity? Perhaps it was the fact that this particular plus-size tropical maxi dress from ELOQUII could serve as the perfect vacation look. After all, paired with basic slide sandals and oversized sunglasses, and you’d be the talk of any beachside town.

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I had almost given up trying to make sense of why this dress felt so spectacular, when I stumbled upon a photo of Chelsea Rochelle (@velvetcopperfox) wearing it. She styled the maxi with white mules, a creamy cropped jacket, and black wide-brim hat—a stunning combination I hadn’t even considered. So, naturally, I had to ask her what she loved about the dress.

“It’s effortlessly beautiful,” she said. “10/10 for comfort 10/10 for confidence. AND it has pockets—so what more could a girl want? I’m also a huge fan of the tie bust, because you can make it fit you perfectly.”

Pockets and an adjustable bust? These details (read: perks) are certainly not listed in the product description—but they only make the dress more covetable. I couldn’t help but instantly imagine myself walking along the beach at sunset wearing it. Because with pockets, I’d be able to carry a cocktail with one hand and take selfies with the other. (No need for a huge tote bag in this fantasy!)

Beach vacation or not, though, this plus-size ELOQUII maxi dress is one for the history books. Plus, the same style is available in a gorgeous emerald green hue, too—along with three other colors and prints on the ELOQUII waitlist. You could fill your wardrobe with all the iterations of this dress and live out your days in a vacation state of mind—no matter where you are. I, for one, plan to do exactly that this season.