How To Style Maxi Dresses

How To Style Maxi Dresses

The top 5 ways to elevate your maxi dress outfit

How to style a Maxi dress 

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Maxi dresses are perhaps one of the most bohemian items of clothing ever, and now that summer is coming there’s nothing better to wear on a warm day than a comfortable and stylish dress.

Here you can find the top 5 ways to elevate your maxi dress outfits with simple yet statement pieces that you either already have in your closet or can invest in for future outfits to come.

 

With A Denim Jacket

Styling a maxi dress with a denim jacket is a great way to add a unique touch to your boho look. This will add a refreshing vibe as well as protect you from a slight breeze if there’s one, and what’s better than being comfortable and stylish at the same time?

There are many different styles of denim jackets you can choose from, such as a classic vintage-inspired boho jacket or even try a bomber tassel jacket if you’re up for a twist. With the addition of a light jacket, you’ll be able to look younger and fresher, as well as someone who puts an effort to throw on an outfit without having to spend a lot of money or time going through clothes.

Apart from this, the color of the jacket you choose can add dimension to your look and take it to a whole different level. The jackets just mentioned go great, in our opinion, with this floral sleeveless maxi dress and this floral v-neck maxi dress.

 

Use A Belt

Maxi dresses provide a comfortable and effortless look, but can sometimes make our body look “shapeless”, which is why adding a belt is the perfect way to accentuate your curves without compromising your comfy vibe. 

The fun part about this is that you can add any kind of belt and still look amazing with each one. If you’re having a monochromatic look, a belt can be the perfect way to have an accent color in your style without drawing too much attention; and if you’re already having a lot going on in your outfit, you can use a plain belt to keep things more toned.

This metallic feather belt for example is the perfect belt for the first scenario where you can add a one-of-a-kind accessory to your look, whereas this floral rope waist can be used to tone things down a bit.

 

Wear Tassel Boots

As for shoes, maxi dresses can be paired with almost any kind of shoe if you think about it. Sandals for a beachy look, boots for street comfort, and even stilettos for a wedding. For those going on a trip or wanting to take a walk with style, tassel boots will look great with every maxi dress you choose to wear.

Not only do they provide comfort and can allow you to walk for hours, but they’re also super cute and bohemian. The neutral color is great for not drawing too much attention to your feet and letting people focus on your dress.

Further, tassel boots never go out of style, therefore investing in a pair or two can really elevate your closet and your clothing game like no other piece of clothing can. Plus, they’re not expensive so it’s a win-win.

These tassel boots go great with our Jolene maxi dress but you can pair them with any other that you’d like.  

 

Throw A Cardigan Over

If you’ve never thought of combining a maxi dress with a cardigan, we're here to tell you that it is a great combination and one you should be aware of next time you choose to wear these kinds of dresses. 

Similar to denim jackets, cardigans provide you with a warm and comfy cover-up without distracting the idea of your outfit, as well as add a touch of color depending on the design you choose. For example, wearing a floral maxi dress with a plain cardigan is the perfect combination, but you can also wear a one-colored maxi dress and find the most unique and patterned cardigan ever and assemble a truly iconic outfit. 

Our favorite maxi dresses to combine with these cardigans are this bohemian dream maxi dress, perfect for throwing a simple cardigan over, and this floral v-neck maxi dress. 

 

With A Shoulder Bag

Accessories can’t be missed when wearing a maxi dress, and if you like to carry multiple things with you then having a good shoulder bag is an absolute must. 

You can play around with colors and patterns if you’d like or keep things simple and stick to a one-colored shoulder bag, but one that draws the necessary attention to your outfit too. We love this vintage emerald green bucket bag that has tassels on the side and makes your bohemian look fully complete. 

Further, shoulder bags can be a way of elevating your outfit or toning it down, just like you can do with jackets and other accessories. At The Young Hippie, we also have suede fringe bags, classic boho complements, as well as vintage mini bags for a more night-out look. 

 

How To Style Maxi Dresses Wrap Up

In this article, we showed you five different ways to style a maxi dress with things you either already have in your closet or can be a great investment for your future outfits.

We began with some classic denim jackets to keep you warm and stylish and then moved on to introducing belts for accentuating your silhouette. Apart from this, we talked about the best shoes for a unique maxi dress look, tassel boots, and why you should highly consider investing in a pair or two. Later in the post, we mentioned a slightly-not-expected combination, maxi dresses, and cardigans, that you must know about. Finally, which shoulder bag to carry around to complete your look like a professional stylist.

All items can be found at The Young Hippie where you can also browse for more and discover a new way to dress that is affordable and with quality pieces. Take a look at our website for more!

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