Maxi skirts and dresses are far from dead, and there are plenty of maxi street style looks to take inspiration from. Maxi skirts and dresses can be worn all year round, and the styling possibilities are endless. Toughen up a feminine pleated skirt with a leather biker jacket or work a more streamlined look in column maxi dresses. Take a look at these different maxi street style looks.
1 Boho Maxi Dress
Tiina Nordahl was snapped by Suzanne Middlemass for Glamour magazine sporting a quite boho-inspired maxi street style look. She’s wearing a light blue Odd Molly dress and jacket, Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, and tan shoes. The embroidered maxi dress is a breezy summertime option and would look just as nice worn without the jacket and with a floppy straw hat and strappy sandals.
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2 Side-split Maxi
Thigh-high splits are all the rage right now. Lily Kwong was shot by Candice Lake for Vogue in this electric blue Reed Krakoff dress. It’s a daring colour and she teams it with a black leather biker jacket, neutral side bag and funky cut-out wedge heels.
3 All Black Maxi
Sui He shows us that you can’t go wrong with basic black. Here she was snapped by Candice Lake wearing a Free People dress, Celine Bag, and round sunglasses. A button-up, long sleeved black dress would usually seem conservative, but the sheerness of this dress makes it the exact opposite!
4 Pleated Maxi Skirt
Sheer pleated maxi skirts are a quite a feminine option. Julia Laza was snapped by Dvora for Vogue in a bright green Michael Kors skirt. She teams it with a black biker jacket and bespoke bag, but it would look just as stylish worn with a white singlet and statement jewellery for a cool summery look.
5 Floral Maxi
Blogger Margaret Zhang was snapped by Mark Iantosca for Teen Vogue rocking a bright floral print. Since it’s such a busy print, she keeps her accessories to a minimum. A thin rope belt tied around the waist breaks up the print as well as giving the maxi some definition.
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In true summer fashion, the floral maxi continues to rule the sidewalks. When opting for such a statement piece, it's wise to let the dress do the talking. Margaret’s choice to dodge overwhelming baubles and instead select subtle adornments allows the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of her dress to shine. This approach to styling keeps the look fresh and effortless – perfect for those balmy summer outings. Adding a thin belt not only carves out a silhouette but injects a touch of personal flair. A masterclass in balancing statement pieces with simplicity!
6 Colour Pop Maxi Dress
Blogger Grasie from Style Me Grasie stands out from the crowd in a bright citrus maxi dress. The dress is by This Is Genevieve and she teams it with a blingy J.Crew necklace and strappy white heels. This is quite a dressy look, but you could easily make it more casual by pairing it with flat sandals and a printed headscarf.
7 Striped Maxi Skirt
Stripes are really popular right now. Cinzia Tranfaglia was snapped by Suzanne Middlemass wearing a striped maxi skirt from H&M. She sticks to a monochrome look and teams it with a leather-look H&M top, shaggy ASOS jacket, Topshop necklace, and Monki Shoes.
8 Printed Maxi Dress
Peony Lim was snapped by Diego Zuko for Harper’s Bazaar wearing a fresh printed maxi dress. The flowing cut of the dress makes it quite feminine, and she teams it with a crisp white jacket, neutral handbag, and pointed pumps. You could just as easily work a relaxed, summertime look by removing the jacket and accessorising with a straw tote and flat sandals.
These are just a few different maxi street style looks. If you haven’t already, now is the time to embrace the maxi. Are you a fan of maxi-length dresses and skirts? Which of these street style looks do you like best?
