Forever comfortable and stylish, I know why a girl would be tempted to live in just maxi dresses all summer long. By adding variety in style, colour and print, you can find a maxi dress for every occasion. I know some of you may be skeptical. You might be wondering how you can pull off a maxi dress for work AND friday night drinks with your mates. Well, whether you're looking for boardroom chic or date night sexy, I will show you exactly how you can achieve the perfect look.
Maxi dresses can offer a classy and stylish look for weddings. By going with finer fabrics such as silks or satins and you'll avoid looking underdressed. And of course, avoid whites and creams unless you want to get on the bride's bad side! Traditional prints such as floral are a good choice. Plain fabrics in simple colours and a floaty style are also a great choice. Team this up with some strappy sandals and a hat or fascinator and your look is complete.
Maxi dresses in casual settings are always an easy choice. Be imaginative and bold with prints and colours. Create a bo-ho chic look by adding gladiator sandals and ethnic/tribal style jewellery to a bold print maxi.
Wearing the same maxi with a pair of Doctor Martin boots and a denim jacket gives you a totally different look that it still perfectly suitable for a daytime casual look or a warm summer evening BBQ.
For an office setting, maintaining a professional look with a maxi dress is a bit trickier but by following these simple tips you can make it work for you. Stick to simple or plain patterns and avoid loud colours. A smart blazer or cardigan will add a professional touch to your look and keep your arms covered to avoid showing too much skin if your dress is sleeveless. Stay away from strapless and halter-neck dresses for the office and leave those for the weekend.
Wearing a maxi dress at work depends on your company's dress code but by choosing the right style and fabric, you can find a look that is suitable for a business casual setting.
An office look can be quickly transformed into an evening look for drinks with friends by adding some bold accessories and ditching the blazer for a denim jacket.
So there you have it, a maxi dress for every occasion. There are so many reasons why the maxi dress is such a hot trend this summer and so many reasons why every woman should have several as part of her staple summer wardrobe!
