A stylish maxi dress really is a wardrobe workhorse.
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A maxi dress is a one-and-done outfit that can work year round. Slip the style on with sandals and a straw bag for summer, then add boots and a chic coat come fall. A stylish maxi dress really can be a wardrobe workhorse.
With versatility (and style, of course) in mind, we’ve rounded up five of the best maxi dresses in stores this summer — from a polka dotted piece to a sleek black number, these dresses are ready to work overtime.
Reitmans Short-Sleeve Tiered Dress
An effortless, toss-on dress, this long style from the Montreal-headquartered company Reitmans sees a lightweight T-shirt material elevated with tiers and a split neckline. We love the fresh feeling the green hue gives the swingy, stretch knit material.
Veronica Beard Lex Dress
The button-front shirt dress is a classic silhouette that can take you from work to the weekend. This design from Veronica Beard sees the style staple taken up a few notches with a bold red hue, polka-dot print, and a luxurious stretch silk material. Plus, the subtle ruching at the waist adds form and fit. You won’t want to take it off.
Paper Label Shay Slip Dress
Slipping into a slip dress is a safe summer style bet. Pair it with sneakers and a denim jacket for weekend errands, sandals and a summer hat for weekend wine tasting, and strappy heels and an eye-catching clutch for a special event. We love this smooth, satiny number from the Vancouver-based brand Paper Label, which features a v-shaped neckline and a straight fit.
Delivering all the Audrey Hepburn vibes we could hope for, this off-the-shoulder, little black dress from Aritzia is the epitome of high-low elegance. It hits all the high points with its fit-and-flare fit, while the Reluxe Jersey — an ultra-soft material featuring wood-based fibres — adds a relaxed, unfussy feel.
Melanie Lyne Abstract Print Smocked Waist Dress
This printed maxi dress is practically begging to be packed for your next vacation. Another maxi-dress design that can play double duty, dressing up or down depending on what you wear it with, the short-sleeved style is also blissfully breathable thanks to an airy, 100 per cent rayon material. Hello, beach!