If you're looking for an effortless outfit to wear this season, turn your attention to a maxi dress. (Fun fact: This tried-and-true Summer staple can also be worn in the Winter when styled correctly!) You can dress up a flowy lace maxi with a pair of kitten heels or leave some buttons open and style it with a pair of jeans for a laidback look. Since this classic deserves a moment in the spotlight, we're showing you 32 unique ways you can wear a maxi dress. Scroll on to get your dose of outfit inspo ahead.
Wear a flowy maxi dress with white shoes.
Style a puff-sleeve dress with cowboy boots.
Opt for a dreamy white look.
Go all out and mix two prints.
Carry a basket bag with your floral dress.
Style a Victorian-inspired maxi with brown boots.
Dare to wear a sheer crochet dress with a bodysuit.
Opt for a vibrant hue like this red number.
Leave your maxi dress open and style it with jeans and sneakers.
Go for a geometric print.
Style your ethereal maxi with sneakers.
Style a strapless number with kitten heels.
Wear a lace dress with a top-handle bag.
Style a printed number with mules.
Leave the buttons of your maxi open to show off some skin.
Style your floral dress with printed heels.
Style a pleated maxi with cap-toe boots.
Style colorful printed dress with a simple clutch and white heels.
Style your maxi with chunky shoes and a bomber jacket.
Style an asymmetrical maxi with low-rise sneakers.
Style a bralette under a sheer dress and wear a headband.
Pair your animal-print maxi with bold sunglasses.
Opt for a sleeveless maxi for a breathable look.
Style a cutout maxidress with cowboy boots.
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Wear a button-down dress with boots.
Wear a breezy printed dress with Converse sneakers.
Style a lace maxi with white mules.
A bold-colored dress is all you really need; keep the rest simple.
A boho dress like this is always a good idea for Summer.
Take your maxi dress to the next level by simply adding a pair of heeled boots.
Style an embroidered jacket over a bright pink maxi dress.