I'm a Lazy Dresser: 24 Easy, Summer-Ready Maxi Dresses I Have On My Radar Right Now
It's official: I'm a maxi dress convert. After years of being a midi loyalist, with the occasional minidress in the mix, I've decided it's time to expand my horizons (or my hemlines, at least).
I'll admit, Instagram has played a big part in opening my eyes to why maxi dresses are so great. Previously, I dismissed them as frumpy and unflattering, but I've now realised it's all down to the styling. And if anyone knows how to style something in a way that makes it appealing, it's fashion influencers.
My saved folder speaks for itself—IRL I dress pretty simply, but there's everything from vibrant suiting to low-slung jeans in there. Thanks to these expert dressers, I now recognise the power of the maxi. And just in time for summer. Phew! Not only are floor-sweeping frocks comfier than their shorter counterparts, but they're also more visually impactful. In other words, you can keep the accessorising to a minimum and let your dress do the talking.
Now that Instagram has just convinced me to give maxi dresses a go, naturally, I've already compiled a wish list as long as my arm. Shop my favourites below, grouped into different price points, if you too have noticed a maxi dress-shaped hole in your wardrobe.
The Best Maxi Dresses Under £75
The Best Maxi Dresses Under £150
The Best Maxi Dresses Under £300
The Best Maxi Dresses Under £500
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed & Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor to Who What Wear, Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
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