How to wear a maxi dress (2024)

A maxi dress is an outfit essential during thespring and summer as it offers comfort and breathability while appearingglamorous yet casual, and if styled and accessorised correctly, it could beutilised for a multitude of events and can even be worn during cooler months ofthe year. But if you haven’t worn a maxi dress before, you may be wondering howthey differ from other types of dresses, what to wear with them andwhen you should wear this item of clothing.

Depending on the type of event you’re dressing for andyour own personal style, you can match a maxi dress with a number of differentitems of clothing. For example, if you want a casual look, you could wear amaxi dress with trainers and a denim jacket. It’s common for maxi dresses to bebright, patterned and bursting with colour. However, if you want a more relaxedlook, consider wearing neutral, light colours with it to create a more relaxedlook.

If you want to make a maxi dress work in a smart casualor possibly even formal style, swap your trainers for high heels, espadrillesor sandals and instead of wearing a denim jacket,wear a blazer or a leather jacket. As previously mentioned, using light colourscan complement a maxi dress if you’re wearing it casually. Likewise, darkcolours work for wearing a maxi dress in a smart casual or formal way. As such,consider swapping out light items of clothing for garments that are grey, blackor muted colours.

As with any outfit, the style and feel can be defined bythe accessories you pair it with. Many different items could be matched with amaxi dress to achieve the style you’re going for. For instance, if you’reaiming for a casual, relaxed look, you could wear earrings, bangles, braceletsand rings, as well as a long necklace if the neckline of the dress allows forit. If not, you could wear a shorter necklace that will still be on show.

For a smart casual or formal look, you could add asophisticated belt to hold in the middle of the dress and make the outfitappear more elegant. You may decide to use a bag, but as another factor thatcan alter the feel of an outfit is the style and colour of this accessory, it’simportant that you pick one that suits your style. If it is a dark, leatherbag, for instance, it will be better suited to a smart casual or formal outfit.Alternatively, you could consider a pastel coloured bag, one that matches thecolour of your maxi dress or a tote bag if you want a more relaxed look.

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