No summer wardrobe is complete this year without a floor-skimming, flattering maxi dress, and whether yours is a bold, block colour or printed with a playful pattern, you’ll never be stuck for the perfect outfit for all your seasonal events. There really are countless ways to wear a maxi dress, and all you need to transform your dress are a few key accessories – no wonder maxis have become a favourite piece among frugal fashionistas!
To inspire you with new ways to wear your marvellous maxi dress, and always look right on-trend, let us show you our favourite ways to style an elegant floral maxi dress for four summer occasions.
Daytime Chic
Laid-back dressing doesn’t have to mean jeans and a t-shirt this summer, as a maxi dress is one of the easiest pieces to wear – simply throw it on, add a pair of neutral coloured sling-back shoes, and you’re ready to go! Wear this combination to sip coffee with friends on a Sunday, enjoy an afternoon BBQ with the family in the sunshine, or just to be comfortable and stay cool by the beach on holiday.
Dressing for an afternoon event can be a tricky fashion conundrum – which is why a maxi dress is the ideal solution, as it’s elegant and polished, without being overstated. To add a fresh and summery touch to a monochrome maxi dress, pair it with a tasselled scarf in a striking flamingo pink, as well as white embellished flip-flops, and classic silver jewellery to add a little shimmer. Complete the look with the cocktail of your choice, and don’t forget a wide-brimmed hat for a hint of Audrey Hepburn glamour.
With a maxi dress, you’ll be a glamorous wedding guest every time! The flowing silhouette of a maxi dress is just perfect for the romantic occasion. Bring some sparkle to your look with matching silver and pearl jewellery and a complementing clutch bag that’s will be big enough to hold all of your essentials, and keep your shoes chic with a pair of black wedge mules with a low heel – which you’ll be grateful for when it’s time to hit the dance floor! To keep out the breeze during the ceremony and photos, slip on a classic black bolero to allow your dress to remain the focal point of your elegant ensemble. Evening Glamour
Maxi dresses certainly aren’t just for daytime occasions. Your fantastic maxi dress will see you through to midnight and beyond with a pair of dramatic hoop earrings and flat metallic pumps – or even heels, which will draw the eye down and add even more length to your silhouette. For bonus fashion points you could even team your maxi dress with red or pink heels and a matching for a pop of colour! Stay warm under the stars with a ¾ sleeve sparkle knit black cardigan for easy sophistication that’s sure to turn heads all evening.
Sandy VanHoey says
My daughter has a few of the maxi dresses and they look so cute on her. I like the cardigan with the dress shown in the pic, that is cute
Maria Iemma says
I love maxi dresses, they are so comfortable and versatile. I own a couple of them and everyone comments on how nice they look.
Anne says
It’s been years since I’ve worn a maxi dress–funny how styles come back around. Sadly for me, this time around I’m afraid those lovely dresses would look more like mu-mus on my older and rounder body! LOL
Rosie says
these are all great ideas! Everyone’s wearing maxis, or those high-low dresses, which I don’t like at all!