When you think of the maxi dress, no doubt your mind instantly goes to Summer dresses in soft fabrics [1] thrown over a bikini on holiday, or dressed up with heels and a clutch during wedding season [2]. But those ankle-skimming styles aren't just reserved for the warmer months. In fact, street style stars (and some celebs [3]) have cottoned on to the fact that the Winter maxi can often be an even more eye-catching proposition. When reimagined in heavy Winter fabrics, or with added sleeves, ruffles, and dark accents, the maxi loses its beachy vibe and becomes something more edgy. But it can be difficult to know what to wear with it: in Summer, the answer is almost exclusively just "sandals," but in Winter, it can be harder to pull a look together and stay warm. Luckily, we've got all the inspiration you need ahead. Let these stylish ladies show you how to clash prints, layer up, show off your new statement coat [4], and make all those pretty, floor-length styles last you right through to next year.
Layer a Fluffy Coat Over a Floral Dress
Match Hemlines by Adding a Full-Length Topper
Ad Neon Sneakers and a Floor-Skimming Duster
Wear a Cropped Coat That Shows Off Every Detail of Your Dress
Wrap Up on Top, So Your Sandals Are on Show
Top Your Tiered Dress With a Boxy Jacket
Hook a Full-Length Trench Over Your Shoulders
Layer Up With a Classic Trench
Remember That Leopard Print Is Never a Bad Idea
Contrast Colours With a Statement Coat
Pick a Coat Dress, and Finish With a Scarf
Keep Your Silhouette Sleek, and Add an Edge-to-Edge Jacket
Choose a Cosy Cropped Jacket
Team a Flounced Dress With a Classic Coat
Add a Sporty Oversize Bomber Over a Ditsy Print
Choose Heavy Jersey and Long Sleeves
Add a Touch of Romance With Lace-Trimmed Sleeves
Add a Longline Blazer Over a Dark Floral
Go Dotty For a Cropped Bomber Jacket
Toughen Up a Folksy Dress With Dark Accents
Take Hemlines to New Lengths, but Keep Lines Elegant
Match Your Coat to Your Clogs
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Maxi-Dress-Outfit-Ideas-44899083
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Long-Dresses-43663676
[3] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Ashley-Olsen-Tan-Maxi-Dress-LA-2018-45362822
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Jackets-Wear-Dresses-Outfit-Ideas-45085451