4 Reasons To Fall in Love with the Summer Maxi Dress

Oh the summer maxi dress...Anyone who knows me, knows I love a good maxi dress.  A really good, floor grazing flowy maxi dress that nips juuuust there and sits right everywhere, making you feel like with one great piece you've nailed the outfit of the day.  Have you been there? Read on about how we're going to make this the summer of the maxi dress with 4 reasons to fall in love with them all over again.

LOVING THE SUMMER MAXI DRESS

When the weather takes a warmer turn, I am a huge raging fan of dresses of all sorts.  Midi, maxi, long, short, fit and flare, you name it.  The dress is the ultimate one piece that you can build a beautiful summer wardrobe around.  One of said pieces that should make the top of your list is a summer maxi dress. Why so?  A maxi, in all its glory, is a very complimentary style of dress that women of all ages can rock with confidence.

A maxi dress is also that perfect piece that you can wear to a wedding, wear to a brunch, wear to the  park for a picnic, or lounging around out at the lake.  I've really never met a maxi dress I didn't like (unless the pattern didn't agree with me..).  A summer maxi dress is also one of those pieces you can pair all sorts of ways to take it from warm to cool weather.  I wrote a piece on 3 ways to wear a maxi dress to give you some great inspiration for one you might already own at home!

I nabbed this Carolina K sleeveless summer maxi dress on sale last month when the Toronto temperatures were too cold to even think about wearing it.  But now that I'm heading to warmer weather for a wedding this weekend, I've got this number packed away in my bag!

If you're not already convinced, here are 4 great reasons to fall in love with a good summer maxi dress:

1. So many styles to fit so many body types

None of us have the exact same body type, so it's really hard to say everyone would look good in the same thing, right?  Well, the beauty of a great maxi dress is that they come in so many different styles that no matter what your body type, you can find one that will fit you wonderfully!

2. A transitional piece for the different seasons

A summer maxi dress can go a long way into the different seasons.  How so?  Check out this post I wrote about styling a maxi dress 3 ways.  Layering is the perfect strategy when it comes to keeping the longevity of the outfit as the seasons change.

3. They are easy to wear

A good piece of clothing should be not only easy to wear but it should also make you feel great and comfortable.  Maxi dresses have a comfortability rating of a 10 on the clothing scale (when you find the proper fit, that is!)

4. Great for a variety of occasions

From wedding/baby showers to brunch and everything in between a summer maxi dress is that go-to piece that you can grab out of your closet, throw on, and instantly look like a million bucks.  One tip for a great maxi dress that works so many ways?  Find one with a subtle pattern or detailing (like embroidery or beading) which will bring more richness to the fabric/dress.  The added detail helps it to be dressed up or down very simply.

  And there you have it!  4 reasons why you should fall in love with the summer maxi dress trend (if you aren't already in love with them like I am).   What's your favorite go-to spring/summer dress or spring trend that you love?  Do you have a maxi dress you love to wear everywhere?xx,Conni

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