Four Maxi Dress Styles to Give Your Summer Wardrobe a Boost

Flick through the pages of any fashion magazine this summer and you’ll discover that maxi dresses are still big news – and for very good reason. As well as being flattering and fun to wear, maxi dresses strike the perfect balance between modish and modest, which makes them the ideal dress for almost every summer occasion.          

Invest in one great maxi dress and you’ll breeze effortlessly through the season, so let’s take a look at four of our favourite ladies’ maxi dress styles that will take pride of place in your summer wardrobe.

Punchy Paisley

Whether it’s a summer wedding or simply Sunday brunch with your friends, a paisley print maxi dress is a fun and fashionable piece that looks great on every woman’s figure. Go bold by the beach with summery shades of cerise and orange, or enjoy muted elegance in the evening with hues of aubergine or teal. Accessorising your paisley print maxi dress is easy too - simply add a smart blazer and open-toed pumps to take your dress through to the evening.

Animal Instincts

Although not for the faint-hearted, animal print maxi dresses are one of the must-have summer looks for this year, and what’s more they’re incredibly easy to wear! Go wild in a flowing leopard print maxi dress or be subtle and sophisticated with David Emanuel’s jungle print maxi dress for Bonmarché . The design combines leopard print and a striking fuschia leaf print in a strapless style with a knotted bust that will flatter all figures, plus the affordable price means it could soon become your favourite summer piece of all!

Long and Ladylike

A floral chiffon maxi tea dress will instantly make any woman feel like a true lady, particularly if you choose one with a pretty pastel floral print or beaded details that will make you wish you were enjoying afternoon tea at the Ritz. If floral prints are too twee for you, look for classic block colours like red or blue and accessorise your tea dress with cork wedge sandals, long necklaces or a chunky belt to help disguise unwanted curves. When the summer weather begins to turn cooler, add a long cardigan over your maxi tea dress to take it through to the next season.

Abstract Accents

A more interesting take on the maxi dress trend are those adorned with abstract prints, which never fail to make a statement, particularly in striking monochrome. Zig-zags and art-inspired patterns were part of almost every designer’s collection on the summer catwalks, but relaxed maxi dresses make them wearable, especially if you accessorise with a block-coloured blazer and a wide belt to break up the silhouette.

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