Summer Maxi Dresses

I know that maxi dresses have been in style for awhile now, but I just started wearing them last summer. I always thought that because I was on the shorter side (5'4") I couldn't pull them off, but once I tried one on, I learned that I was so wrong!! Maxis really are super flattering on girls of all heights and body shapes. My friend Cordy is a great example - doesn't she look fab?

maxi dress: 344 (similar), blazer: J.Crew (similar),

sandals: Jack Rogers, hat: Target (similar)

My favorite maxi dresses for this summer feature brights, pastels, colorblocking, stripes of all types & sizes, ombre and tie dye. I love that you can wear maxis with cute flat sandals for a casual daytime look and then switch to platforms or wedges for a more dressy nighttime look. Let me know which dress is your favorite in the comments below.

Young, Fabulous & Broke 'Jeremiah' Ombre Halter Maxi Dress - $229

FELICITY & COCO Chevron Print Jersey Maxi Dress - $78

C&C California 'Mirage' Tie Dye Strapless Maxi Dress - $138

Ella Moss 'Celia' Racerback Colorblock Maxi Dress - $178

Jessica Hart for Pencey Standard V Neck Maxi Dress - $176

Splendid Striped Plunge Surplice Maxi Dress - $138

Haute Hippie Colorblock Stripe Maxi Dress - $385

Splendid 'Palm' Stripe Maxi Dress - $158

Gypsy 05 Long 'Zoe' Maxi Dress in Turquoise - $159

Aqua Multi Stripe Maxi Dress - $108