What to Wear with Maxi Dresses
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Nabeela Saghir
How to style maxi dresses for every occasion
Stay stylish in the heat with our pick of the best maxi dresses. The effortless, flowing shape prioritises comfort and is versatile enough to segue effortlessly between occasions. Win-win.
On casual outings, keep your errand-running essentials in a handy cross-body bag, complete with trainers or slip-on sandals for maximum comfort. Wondering how to wear maxi dresses for evening? Simply swap in a colour-pop clutch and strappy heels.
Whether you’re brunching in the city, beach-bound, or heading to a summer soirée, maxi dress outfits are easy to style and flattering to wear.
Best maxi dresses for summer and how to style them
As warmer days return, searching for the best summer maxi dresses takes top priority – consider mood-boosting brights, an abstract print, or a maxi dress with cut-out detailing for extra style points.
Our top trick? Stick to warm-weather accessories: straw bags that take you beach-to-brunch with ease, bucket hats for a cute (yet practical) touch, with sunglasses and barely-there sandals to brave the heat.
If you’re still not sure what to wear with maxi dresses, pick a style in a neutral shade (like beige, cream or a shade of brown) for an easy starting point.
What to wear over or under a maxi dress
Sunny yet chilly in the shade? Tackle tricky in-between weather with pieces that layer seamlessly over or under your maxi dress.
When deciding what to wear over a maxi dress, cooler evenings call for warmer layers, think denim jackets and cosy cardigans. For a more office-appropriate choice, turn to a smart trench coat – the trick is to leave it undone to show off your maxi dress underneath.
Not sure what to wear under a see-through maxi dress? Lightweight slips are a great choice for extra coverage, or consider shapewear for a sculpted, confidence-boosting finish.
Published 6.19.2025
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