8 Ways to Style a Plus Size Maxi Dress for Summer
The maxi dress is a summer staple! They can easily be dressed up or down and transition from work to the weekend. It’s also nice to know that you can comfortably wear shorts under to combat chafing without worrying about them peeking out the bottom! Maxis are such a hit for summer because of their versatility. Check out these eight maxi dresses and eight different ways to style them.
1. Date Night Plus Size Maxi Dress
I love a classic black dress for date night! These strappy block heels are great for my fellow shorties who need a few more inches when wearing a maxi dress. Keep this super cute checkered hair clip in your purse to switch up your look. The purse in question? This gorgeous black and white Kate Spade bag. For the final touch, make sure to bring your blinged-out pepper spray for self-defense when meeting up with someone you don’t know for the first time!
LINKS: Dress $120, Shoes (WW) $50, Hair Clip (2) $12, Pepper Spray $19
2. Casual Picnic Look
Gingham print is back for another summer and I don’t think that our newfound love of picnics is going anywhere either! This casual cottage-core gingham maxi dress look is so cute. Keep it casual with these white sneakers and light blue sunnies. The little details are everything, so add these fruit earrings and a picnic-basket-inspired bucket bag with pearl details.
LINKS: Dress $36, Shoes (WW) $99, Sunglasses $15, Earrings $13, Bag $29
3. Wedding Guest
This is the perfect wedding guest look! This dress is fun, flirty, and romantic. Blush pink always says romance to me, so I finished this look with these blush pink wedges and a pink satchel bag. For hair, add these pearl headbands separate or together for a layered look. Finally, give yourself a spritz with this “Slow Dance” perfume to make sure the vibe is right.
LINKS: Dress $160, Shoes (WW) $65, Bag $375, Pearl Headbands $28, Perfume $24
4. Bold Monochromatic
I love a monochromatic look! Red is such a fun bold color, and this dress just makes me want to go out dancing. Finish this look with red everything. A red lip, red bag, red sandals, and red sunnies.
LINKS: Dress $110, Red Lip $26, Red Bag $39, Shoes (WW) $70, Sunglasses $12
5. Boho Plus Size Maxi Dress
This boho look works for any occasion! I love the mustard yellow color and embroidered details of this dress. I went with brown sandals and a brown bag to match. Every boho look needs layered gold necklaces, and a wide-brimmed hat never hurts.
LINKS: Dress $50, Shoes (WW) $80, Bag $23, Necklaces $6, Hat $21
6. Vacation Vibes
I am obsessed with this vacation look! This orange dress with gold hoop details is from the new Gabi Fresh collection with Eloquii. To match the gold hoops I chose these gold sandals and gold geometric earrings. Color blocking is a vacation mood, so I finished this look with this green leaf print bag and green sunglasses.
LINKS: Dress $98, Shoes (WW) $95, Earrings $11, Bag $289, Sunglasses $13
7. Bridal Event
Putting together your wedding looks? This dress is perfect for you! Rehearsal dinners, bach parties, and showers should see this dress in attendance! Pair this white eyelet maxi dress with classic pearl hoops, white sandals, a natural fiber bag, and this gorgeous “I Do” scent.
LINKS: Dress $150, Earrings $15, Shoes (WW) $99, Bag $29, Perfume $24
8. Plus Size Maxi Dress for Work
Who said you can’t be chic at work? I love this long sleeve striped dress for a day at the office or taking a lunch meeting. Pair this dress with the cult favorite Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag in black and white, perfect for carrying your laptop! I also chose these super comfy and undeniably cute loafer-style wedges, black tassel earrings, and the best everyday scent in a mini style to keep in your bag.
LINKS: Dress $98, Bag $275, Shoes $60, Earrings $14, Perfume $25
XO Victoria
