30 Stylish Maxi Dresses You’ll Want to Wear Everywhere

model in maxi dress — DION LAMAR MILLS FOR BYRDIE

Many things make a maxi dress a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. They’re effortless and breezy, making them one of our go-to pieces during the warmer months. What we know today as the maxi dress probably existed before Oscar de la Renta debuted his original design at the 1968 Elizabeth Arden Fashion Show, but it took the stunning designer's beautiful creation being featured in The New York Times to make the dress a full-on trend.

Designers such as YSL and Dior followed suit and helped make the maxi dress an iconic piece of clothing during the ‘70s. And today, you can spot the floor-length dress everywhere. While some may argue that maxi dresses go in and out of fashion, it’s always maintained a permanent place in our outfit rotation. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 30 maxi dresses you’ll want to wear this season and beyond.

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Summer Maxi Dresses

A maxi dress is the perfect summer outfit. Pair with a floppy hat and some sandals, and you’re ready for wherever the day takes you.

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Spring Maxi Dresses

Might we recommend a maxi dress for spring? Since the weather fluctuates from March through June, a maxi dress will keep your legs warm but won’t make you too overheated. If you style this with a leather jacket and some platform boots, you’ll look like a '90’s dream.

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Winter Maxi Dresses

Winter clothes are not fun, but the maxi dress is here to fix that. Pair it with some cute graphic tights, a puffer coat, and a scarf.

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Fall Maxi Dresses

Fall is all about layering. Throw on a maxi dress with a thermal, tights, and a light sweater.

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Daytime Maxi Dresses

Getting dressed during the day should be fun and not a hassle...unless you’re like me and try on 45 different outfits before finding the right one. A maxi dress will make you look put-together in a flash. During the day, we recommend styling this with sandals and a jean jacket.

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Night-Ready Maxi Dresses

Because a maxi dress is so versatile, it can be worn from day to night with ease. Pair with pointed-toed shoes and finish the look off with lipstick.

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Work-Ready Maxi Dresses

Although most of us aren’t at our offices, we can still get dressed up as if we are. Putting on a maxi dress can also feel like putting on a blanket, which is a fantastic look if you’re trying to stay cozy during those lengthy Zoom meetings. If you’re actually going to the office, pair your maxi with low boots and a light jacket.

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Splurge Maxi Dresses

Maxi dresses are pieces you can wear year-round, so why not invest in a high-quality one? If you’re in the mood to splurge, we think you’ll like these picks.

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Budget-Friendly Maxi Dresses

If you’re searching for some budget-friendly maxi dresses, these are sure to please. For a laid-back look, pair these with sneakers. If you’re going to a more upscale outing, throw on a pair of heels.

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