38 Looks That Breathe New Life Into the Maxi Dress
Hands up if you've got an old maxi dress from a few Summers ago taking up space in the back of your closet? Don't toss it out just yet, because this is a look that still has legs. With a few cool styling tricks, you can breathe new life into your old faithful, whether that be layering it up, adding a chunky belt, slipping on a pair of statement sandals, or — if you're handy with a needle and thread — adding a few ruffles. If you're in the market to buy a new maxi dress, look for elongated shirt dresses with buttons, voluminous halter necks, or slinky slips you can wear well into Autumn with the help of a turtleneck. Looking for further outfit inspiration? Let these street style stars show you how it's done for 2018!
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Ruffled Polka Dots
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Florals Over a Turtleneck
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Belted Willow Print
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Stargazer Chic
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Rise and Fall Florals
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Chevron Stripes
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Pretty Florals With Denim and Suede
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Slinky Slip Over a Turtleneck
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Draped Black Halter
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Horizontal Rainbow Stripes
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Off-the-Shoulder Romance
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Whimsical Print and Giant Ruffles
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Printed Chiffon With Blouson Sleeves
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Ruffled and Dramatically Belted
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A Festival Classic With a Leather Topper
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Boho Frills With a Beret
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Vertical Stripes and Pleats
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Voluminous Halter
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Off-the-Shoulder and Split
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Layered Lace
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Strapless and Slinky
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Ruched Off-the-Shoulder Florals
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Embroidered Tulle
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Folk-Inspired Embroidery
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All Wrapped Up
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Monochrome Print
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Bold Print and Big Volume
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Unbuttoned Over Jean Shorts
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Empire-Line Shirt Dress
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Stained-Glass Turtleneck
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Photoreal Floral
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Wrapover Florals
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Button-Up but Never Basic
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Geometric Wrap
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Boho Beige
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Long-Sleeved Boho
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Color Clash
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