Maxi Dresses for Summer
The maxi dress is a summer must-have! Dress for style and comfort with beautiful long dresses that go from spring to summer with just a couple of accessory changes. Fend off the heat in light boho maxi dresses featuring floral or paisley prints in a loose, flowy fit. Pair your maxi with wedges or sandals and chunky jewelry to capture a free-spirited vibe. Finish off your look with a straw crossbody or fringe handbag.
For a work chic look or dinner date, layer a jean jacket over your maxi. The right jacket makes it easy to change the entire look of your dress!
When the temperatures rise, leave the layers at home, and opt for open shoulder sexy summer maxi dresses. The long maxi dress is a summer staple because it's comfortable, sexy and breezy. Keep your look fresh all summer with beautiful long summer dresses in essential black and white. Also find summer time hues like orange, pink and tropical florals that have you feeling like you're on vacation. Tropical dresses are the ultimate vacation escape piece for summer, and they're easy to wear over your bathing suit for quick beach or pool changes.
For workday styling, simply toss a cardigan or blazer over your casual maxi dresses. A long black dress will give you a sleek and sophisticated edge. Don’t be afraid to play around with color though! Shop long dresses in summer fun prints or bright solid colors. A long dress is versatile for work and play, just style it with the right accessories for the occasion.
For date night, show some skin with cut outs, strappy details, or a flirty high-slit maxi dresses. If you’re feeling extra confident, go for a flattering long dress that hugs your curves.
Maxi dresses also make great cocktail and party dresses. They offer a uniquely elegant look, but still know how to have a great time!
Accentuate your waist with a belt that cinches or choose a fitted maxi with ruching. Belts are a great way to add flair to your look, especially when it boasts a pop of color or even rhinestones for some sparkle appeal.
Formal Maxi Dresses
But wait, what about that swanky event you’ve got coming up? The one where a breezy daytime dress just won’t cut it? Maxi length formal dresses are often called gowns, and the VENUS collection is top-of-the-line when it comes to these eveningwear essentials. With a number of embellished and printed styles to choose from, you can stand out in the crowd and turn heads wherever you go. A formal maxi dress featuring beaded details or rhinestone accents will keep you shining all night long. Or, you can forgo the glitz and opt for a mermaid or A-line silhouette in deep solid hues. Browse our evening dresses and find your favorite, then complete the look with some bracelet bling, a pair of bauble earrings, and a cool clutch. Now, embark your glamorous night out!
A cover-up maxi for the beach or pool is ideal for taking a break from the sun and can carry you to that poolside barbecue, cabana happy hour or sunset stroll! Add a stylish floppy hat and your favorite pair of sunglasses and you are all set for summer nights.
The Maxi Dress is Suitable for Any Weather
Maxi dresses are often breathable and easy to layer, making them an essential piece for any season. Just team your maxi dress with sandals for spring and summer, and booties or boots for fall and winter.
A maxi dress with sleeves or a maxi sweater dress will totally elevate your look during the wintertime while still keeping you cozy. Not ready to put away your summer faves? No worries, just layer a pair of leggings underneath! Thanks to the full maxi length, nobody will ever know, and you get to stay warm!
Season-appropriate outerwear helps tailor your dress to the season. A lightweight cardigan for spring or a toasty coat for the cold can give two totally different looks to your favorite wear-year-round pieces.
Long Dresses are a Closet Staple
Maxi dresses are everywhere, showing up in a variety of patterns, colors, styles, and fabrics. In other words, they evolve with the times, with their elegant full length being the one thing they all have in common. Always up to date, you can dress your favorite maxi up or down to fit the ever-changing fashion trends.
Trade your classic little black dress for an LBMD: little black maxi dress. Many VENUS styles start at mini length in the front and extend all the way down in a dramatic high low style, giving you the best of both worlds.
And, when in doubt, there’s nothing quite as magical as a white dress in gorgeous flowing maxi style when you want to transcend the trends.
Printed Maxi Dresses: Picking Your Print
For a fun spring or summer option, go for a flirty floral or tropical print maxi dress. When searching for spring dresses to add to your wardrobe, pastel florals and ombre or tie dyed maxi dresses give a cool refresh to your collection. When the temperatures rise, summer dresses in rich safari or animal prints will especially help you stand out and look elegant while giving you airy comfort through warm and hot weather.
Maxi dresses in dark grounded prints can move flawlessly from breezy summer evenings to chilly fall days, and even into winter! From paisley to striped to geometric to leopard print, styles with hints of orange, tan, olive or brown make perfect picks for fall.
VENUS Maxi Dresses
Explore the variety of maxi dresses that come from sizes 2 to 3X. Shop plus size maxi dresses here. There are styles for every body type and personality!
Regardless of your fashion needs, VENUS has you covered. Shop our maxi dress collection today to find your new faves.