# Quick-Drying Shift Dresses Arc’teryx's Contenta Shift Dress is Ideal of Light-Packing Travelers By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-dress References: [arcteryx](https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/shop/womens/contenta-shift-dress) It can be difficult for many travelers to figure out which [essential items to bring along](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory) with them without packing too much, however the new Contenta Shift Dress from Arc’teryx helps to lighten the load. The [versatile dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) is offered in three solid colorways: black, light blue, and a neutral ginger hue. With a relaxed fit that flatters the wearer's shape but doesn't cause any discomfort, and a breathable material that's resistant to both wrinkles and odor, it's perfect for sporting in the [hot weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series). As the dress is so simple, it can easily be dressed up with the right shoes and layers, or worn for more casual occasions on its own with a pair of sandals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quick-drying Materials:** Opportunity for outdoor apparel brands to develop more quick-drying clothing items for travelers. - **Versatile Clothing:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to invest in versatile clothing items that can easily be dressed up or down. - **Lightweight Travel Gear:** Opportunity for travel gear companies to innovate and create more lightweight essentials for travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel companies can benefit from creating more lightweight, quick-drying clothing items. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can benefit from offering versatile clothing items that can be worn for different occasions. - **Travel Gear:** Travel gear companies can benefit from creating more lightweight and versatile essentials for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Breathable Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection.md) - [Lightweight Performance Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-sima-capsule.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Technical Touring Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-ski.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Understated Linen Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-linen-shirt-dress.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Social Good Prairie Dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwen-dress.md) - [Travel-Friendly Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series.md)