As the long, hot, hazy days of summer stretch ahead (here’s hoping at any rate), the maxi dresses languishing at the back of our wardrobes for the rest of the year on standby suddenly become our most reached-for items. Breezy, easy-to-pull on, they are comfortable, flattering and instantly elongate the silhouette to make towering glamazons of us all.

We love that a maxi dress can be smart or romantic when worn with some Grecian sandals or wedge espadrilles, or totally dressed down with flip flops for a day of sunbathing on the sand (we even like to keep a spare rolled up in a beach bag for all maxi dress-related emergencies). Pair them with a big floppy hat, a straw bag and some oversized sunglasses and you’re ready for any summer situation as it arises. Here are our favourites to wear on repeat right now.

By Nancy Alsop
August 2020

READ MORE

The Best Trainer And Dress Combos Of SS20
26 Ways To Ace A Preppy Summer Sports Look
37 Ways To Rock Stripes