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How to Wear a Maxi Dress

This Is How You Should Be Styling Your Maxi Dress This Season, According to Street Style Stars

Jun 24 2019

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 31 unique ways you can wear a maxi dress. Scroll on to get your dose of outfit inspo ahead.

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Wear a flowy maxi dress with white shoes.

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Style a puff-sleeved dress with cowboy boots.

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Opt for a dreamy white look.

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Go all out and mix two prints.

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Carry a basket bag with your floral dress.

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Style a Victorian-inspired maxi with brown boots.

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Dare to wear a sheer crochet dress with a bodysuit.

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Opt for a vibrant hue like this red number.

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Leave your maxi dress open and style it with jeans and sneakers.

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Go for a geometric print.

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Style your ethereal maxi with sneakers.

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Style a strapless number with kitten heels.

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Wear a lace dress with a top-handle bag.

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Style a printed number with mules.

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Leave the buttons of your maxi open to show off some skin.

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Style your floral dress with printed heels.

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Style a pleated maxi with cap-toe boots.

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Style colorful printed dress with a simple clutch and white heels.

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Style your maxi with chunky shoes and a bomber jacket.

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Style an asymmetrical maxi with low-rise sneakers.

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Style a bralette under a sheer dress and wear a headband.

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Pair your animal-print maxi with bold sunglasses.

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Opt for a sleeveless maxi for a breathable look.

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Style a cutout maxidress with cowboy boots.

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You wouldn't think combat boots when you think Summer, but here's why you should.

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Wear a button-down dress with boots.

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Wear a breezy printed dress with Converse sneakers.

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Style a lace maxi with white mules.

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A bold-coloured dress is all you really need; keep the rest simple.

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A boho dress like this is always a good idea for the Summer.

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Take your maxi dress to the next level by simply adding a pair of heeled boots.

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Style an embroidered jacket over a bright pink maxi dress.

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