The maxi dress is a summertime staple, but it’s also the ideal piece of clothing to take you into the cooler fall months. They keep you looking cool and effortlessly fashionable even when you forgot to shave your legs. With proper styling, the maxi dress can be worn casually or dressed up for a cocktail party or other special event. Maxis do so much for us that we’ve decided to put together a list of the best long dresses of 2016 so you can enjoy them too.
Color-Block Maxi
Maxi dresses with big blocks of color tend to have a chic, modern appearance. They’re a great way of slimming down the overall appearance of the dress if many maxis are just too voluminous for you.
Shirtdress Maxi
The classic shirtdress can be lengthened to maxi proportions without losing any of its casual charm. Be careful when accessorizing this type of maxi dress, as they tend to be a bit bulkier than traditional sheathe dresses.
Embroidered Maxi
Embroidered maxis have an expensive look that makes them great for transitioning from day to evening. Unlike dresses that have a pattern woven into the fabric, embroidered dresses have a unique and eye-catching texture as well.
Halter Maxi
Maxi dresses with halter necks are a classic style, and one that’s not as difficult to wear as you might think. Wear a strapless bra with them for a seamless look, or wear your cutest undergarments and let the straps hang out.
One-Shoulder Maxi
One shoulder dresses tend to drape in unique ways, showing off curves you may not have even known that you had. These dresses tend to look best when they have relatively simple patterns since the draping does most of the work.
Floral Maxi
Whether you prefer big flowers or small flowers, floral print maxi dresses are essential for summer. Bright and colorful, floral dresses look great with a pair of sandals and a few simple accessories.
Sheer Maxi
A sheer dress might seem like a daring choice, but most sheer maxis come with a built-in slip so you can retain your modesty. A sheer layer on top gives you a floaty, breezy look that is effortless and cool.
Wrap Maxi
Wrap maxis are slimming and give you an instant hourglass figure. Look for one made of a lightweight fabric to keep the extra material necessary to achieve the wrap effect from dragging the whole dress down.
Tiered Maxi
Tiered maxis have an asymmetrical hem that is longer in the back than it is in front, or longer on one side than the other. This gives your dress a modern look and also lets you show a little leg.
With so many different styles to choose from, it’s time to stock your closet with summer maxi dresses.