How to style a maxi dress

Every modest fashion girly knows that a good maxi dress is essential summer wear. Here are 5 ways a maxi dress can be styled. For continuity I’ve selected the same maxi dress.  

Everyday look

Pair with a statement necklace, sunglasses, canvas shoes, and casual bag for an everyday look. People often think a statement necklace must be large, but a dainty, vibrant necklaces work just as well. Since this is a casual look with minimal accessories, having a statement necklace is useful for brightening up the outfit and presenting something interesting. A belt is not a necessity for this look as its about comfort and ease.

Day time party look

For a daytime function or barbeque, pair the maxi dress with a hat, wedges, a medium thick belt, chunky necklace, and practical bag. The wedges and necklace help elevate the look from very causal to smart casual. The belt helps create a more formal contour, but the overall look is kept casual due to the texture of the belt material and its muted/natural shade the almost blends into the dress.

Evening look

For a late afternoon-to evening look, combine the maxi dress with a smart blazer, heels, smart leather bag, sleek belt, and dainty gold jewellery. Again, the belt creates a good silhouette, which transforms an otherwise bulky dress into something more fitted and suitable for a smart casual function or date night. The smart appearance of the look is maintained by the thin leather belt (in contrast to the thicker natural fibre belt above). Gold jewellery because it’s a classic, and dainty jewellery because its more feminine and elegant which is a great look for evening wear.

Clean girl aesthetic maxi dress style

To create the clean girl aesthetic with a maxi dress, pair with an oversized blazer, medium-to-small bag, and of course gold hoops because no clean girl style is complete without gold hoops.

Casual evening look

For a more casual evening look, recreate the evening ensemble but with the addition of a leather jacket and boots. A silver necklace will perfectly complement the cool tones and silver details of the black leather jacket and belt.

I hope these styling ideas have sparked your inspiration. However, fashion is a deeply personal expression, and you, as the reader, should always wear what makes you feel most comfortable.