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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