US weather isn’t often easy to dress for. Heat one minute, rain the next makes it tough to pick an outfit that’s able to handle it all. But there’s one do-it-all piece your wardrobe always needs: a maxi dress. Maxis can be styled for any season and any weather with a simple change of accessories and outerwear, and they always look cute and on-trend. Read on for our seasonal styling tips for this versatile piece.
Summer
Tropical prints make every day feel like a sunny, beautiful afternoon on the beach – even if you’re miles away from the ocean. With flirty ruffles and an off-the-shoulder neckline, this aloha print dress is the perfect summer piece. Style your look with strappy sandals, a woven bag, and an oversized hat and sunnies so you can take on the summer sun in style. And don’t worry if it’s gloomy out – a flowy cardigan is an easy adjustment to keep this look cute and weather-appropriate!
Fall
risp weather and cooling temperatures call for longer hemlines and an updated color scheme. This tomato-red maxi with white micro blooms is a gorgeous transitional piece that can easily be adapted to whatever the season throws at you. A green utility jacket, your favorite flats or ankle boots, and a chunky scarf are all you need to head out the door in style.
Winter
With a moody color palette and striking contrast florals, this long-sleeve maxi dress is a unique and beautiful choice for gloomy winter weather. Lace-up ankle or mid-calf boots, a coordinated scarf, and the warm coat of your choice – go for a brightly colored anorak for a sporty, street-style look, or opt for a peacoat for a more traditional and elegant feel – will make this look cold weather-ready and on-trend.
Spring
Spring means it’s time to bust out the bright, fresh florals in every pastel shade – and this ruffled halter dress is no exception. With a millennial pink base color and vibrant pink blooms, it’s an on-trend and statement-making look that’s perfect for springtime. A cardigan or shawl make for easy weather-prepared accessories, but to make this look even bolder, opt for an edgy leather jacket for a high-contrast look. Ballet flats or two-strap sandals and a coordinated clutch add the finishing touches to this adorable outfit.
Dresses aren’t just for nice weather! You can wear what you want, when you want, with a simple adjustment of layers and accessories. Rock a maxi dress year-round with these styling tips so that you can take on whatever the weather throws at you, while still looking gorgeous and on-trend. Browse our collection of maxi dresses with everything from bold floral prints, colors from moody purple to fiery coral, and everything in between, only at Ever-Pretty.