The maxi dress remains one of the most elegant ways to dress, with a movement shorter lengths do not have. Silk, chiffon, lace and knit all make an appearance in the longer cut. This edit gathers the maxis that look as good in motion as they do on the hanger.
Long and Flowing: The Maxi Dress Edit

The long line
A long dress changes how you move and how you are seen. The right fabric turns walking into a small performance.

Ismene Crinkled Silk Maxi Dress
Calvin Klein Collection

Mikado Bouquet Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
Zuhair Murad

Ackerly Pleated Metallic Maxi Dress
Ralph Lauren

Kelly Chiffon Maxi Dress
Anna October

Textured Linen Sweater Scoop Maxi Dress
Onia

Exclusive Embellished Jersey Maxi Dress
Wiederhoeft

Viviana Silk Maxi Dress
STAUD

Exclusive La Isla Bandana-Print Silk-Twill Pareo Cutaway Maxi Dress
Christopher Esber

Imogen Seamless Satin Maxi T-Shirt Dress
FFORME

Exclusive Mendra Jersey Maxi Halter Dress
Andres Otalora

Simone Silk Maxi Slip Dress
Kamperett

Sculpted Maxi Dress
House of Dagmar

Robe Fringed Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Lace Tiered Asymmetrical Maxi Dress
MONTSAND

Embellished Maxi Dress
DES_PHEMMES

Alessia Maxi Dress
MARIA ELENA VILLAMIL

Easton Wool Maxi Dress
Cara Cara

Pascal Strapless Maxi Dress
ROAME

Faro Draped Crepe Maxi Dress
BONDI BORN

Lampert Chiffon Maxi Dress
Altuzarra

Alina Ruched Jersey Maxi Dress
Moré Noir

Innocence Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress
Aquillora

Lady Hall Cashmere-Silk Maxi Dress
Gabriela Hearst

Elle Embroidered Chiffon Maxi Dress
ELCE
More maxi dresses
Satin and silk slips are the most refined choice. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Mila Bias-Cut Maxi Dress
FFORME

Exclusive Visions Satin Maxi Dress
Third Form

Ribbed Jersey Halter Maxi Dress
Éterne

Exclusive Francine Embroidered Crepe Maxi Halter Dress
Bernadette

Consuelo Strap Embellished Satin Maxi Dress
Taller Marmo

Adriana Slit Maxi Dress
Ralph Lauren

Aria Color-Blocked Jersey Maxi Dress
Maygel Coronel

Antes Maxi Dress
Cortana

Mora Strapless Crepe Maxi Dress
Significant Other

Eden Pleated Maxi Dress
AMIYA

V-Neck Wool-Blend Maxi Dress
House of Dagmar

Exclusive La Isla Nina Metallic Jersey Maxi Dress
FRANÇOISE

Latex-Jersey Maxi Dress
ALAÏA

Exclusive Silk Crepe Bias Maxi Dress
Rodarte

Visions Lace Maxi Dress
Third Form

Exclusive The Column Cotton Maxi Dress
Marrakshi Life

Exclusive La Isla Sequined Jersey Maxi Polo Dress
Conner Ives

Draped Wool-Blend Maxi Dress
Michael Kors Collection

Clementine Satin Maxi Dress
Anna October

Exclusive The Clover Twisted Silk-Satin Maxi Dress
DEME

Tiered Cotton Maxi Dress
Marrakshi Life

Clara Fringe Tiered Crocheted Maxi Dress
Andrea Almeida

Eleannora Embroidered Cotton Maxi Dress
Sea

Grace in the Open Fields Crochet Maxi Dress
Johanna Ortiz
Still more maxi dresses
Printed styles add color and a relaxed feel for daytime. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Jessie Gauze Maxi Dress
All Three

Marine Keyhole Voile Maxi Dress
DARKPARK

Cape Jersey Maxi Dress
DES_PHEMMES

Anne Macrame Silk Maxi Dress
Gabriela Hearst

Florentia Raffia Fringe Maxi Dress
Aje

Dannie Hooded Maxi Dress
Christopher Esber

Taipan Strapless Silk-Wool Maxi Dress
Greta Constantine

Exclusive Phyllis Pleated Silk-Blend Organza Maxi Dress
Chorus

Isidora Fringed Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
Francesca Miranda

Nerine Fringed Silk Maxi Dress
Ulla Johnson

Rayna Applique Maxi Dress
Leo Lin

Niko Sleeveless Chiffon Maxi Dress
Leset

Ottie Mesh Maxi Dress
Bond-Eye

Sequined Mesh Maxi Dress
Rabanne

Maria Cotton-Linen Maxi Dress
Mirror Palais

The Mila One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
Brandon Maxwell

Tanzania Pointelle-Knit Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
THE GARMENT

Caftan Beaded Crepe Maxi Dress
Naeem Khan

The Mila One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
Brandon Maxwell

Tily Crepe Maxi Dress
Significant Other

Feather-Trimmed Floral-Print Maxi Caftan
Dima Ayad

Azul Crepe Maxi Dress
De La Vali

Bustier Pleated Crepe Maxi Dress
Alejandra Alonso Rojas

Strip Denim Maxi Dress
Dala
Even more maxi dresses
Lace and embroidered styles are the ones to keep for special evenings. For anyone who dresses in one decision, this is the group to start with.

Selva Intima Floral Maxi Dress
Johanna Ortiz

Lilia Crepe Maxi Kaftan Dress
The Frankie Shop

Adley Silk-Wool Maxi Dress
Heirlome

Elin Crepe de Chine Maxi Dress
SIR.

Lyon Satin Maxi Caftan Dress
BONDI BORN

The Blossom Ruffled Maxi Dress Exclusive
Favorite Daughter

Strapless Column Maxi Dress
Co

Tailored Linen Strapless Maxi Dress
Toteme

Dori Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress
The Latest

Vestale Jersey Maxi Dress
Burc Akyol

Wool Knit Maxi Dress
ALAÏA

Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Dress
COLLEEN ALLEN

Exclusive The Sheer Turtleneck Maxi Dress
SLOAN

Selene Pleated Crepe Maxi Dress
SIMKHAI

Plumore Embroidered Maxi Dress
Greta Constantine

Halter Satin Maxi Dress
VERANDAH

Embroidered Maxi Dress
Rabanne

Exclusive Abalone Shell Belted Crepe Maxi Dress
Conner Ives

Renacer Floral-Applique Linen Maxi Dress
Agua by Agua Bendita

Daralyn Silk Maxi Dress
Dries Van Noten

Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Slip Dress
Fleur du Mal

Selima Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
KALLMEYER

Annie Jersey Maxi Dress
The Park

Monica Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
DARKPARK
Yet more maxi dresses
Knit maxis bring comfort and work with a jacket on top. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Lace-Inset Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress
Zuhair Murad

Strapless Knit Maxi Coverup Dress
Missoni

Linear Satin Maxi Dress
GEORGIA HARDINGE

Zenaida Silk Maxi Dress
Tove

Cata Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Dress
THE GARMENT

Nymph Poplin Maxi Dress
Aisling Camps

Lisia Cotton Lace Maxi Dress
Isabel Marant

Sequined Maxi Halter Dress
SEV

Ceniza Jersey Maxi Dress
Maygel Coronel

Exclusive Falbala Knit Maxi Dress
Burc Akyol

The Provence Silk Maxi Dress
Asceno

Rosebud-Embroidered Silk Maxi Dress
La Fuori

Rachelle Patchwork Lace Maxi Dress
Mel Usine

Cut-Out Crepe Maxi Dress
Courrèges

Printed Maxi Dress
Dolce & Gabbana

Cowl-Neck Embroidered Maxi Dress
Marmar Halim

Polka-Dot Sheer Silk Maxi Dress
Zeynep Arçay

Strapless Pocket Maxi Dress
Toteme

Metallic-Knit Maxi Cover-Up Dress
Missoni

Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress With Separate Slip
Monique Lhuillier

Exclusive Draped Crepe Maxi Dress
ARAKII

Fringe-Trimmed Embroidered Crepe Maxi Wrap Dress
Ola by Ohaila Khan

Lysoria Silk Maxi Dress
LoveShackFancy

Open-Back Knitted Maxi Dress
Givenchy
The last of the maxi dresses
Satin and silk slips are the most refined choice. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Romantic Ruffled Silk Maxi Dress
Paris Georgia

Embroidered Illusion Maxi Dress
Monique Lhuillier

Exclusive Lisette Silk Maxi Slip Dress
Kamperett

Jeanne Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress
SIEDRÉS

Waist-Knot Silk Maxi Dress
JW Anderson

Exclusive Strapless Silk Satin Maxi Dress
Rodarte

Sequined Maxi Dress
Balmain

Daphne Printed Poplin Maxi Dress
Cala de la Cruz

Pascale Silk Maxi Slip Dress
By Malene Birger

Exclusive Raye Crepe Maxi Halter Dress
SIEDRÉS

Exclusive Twisted Lamé Maxi Halter Dress
Rosie Assoulin

Lace-Trimmed Silk Satin Maxi Dress
Chloé

Exclusive Siula Cotton Maxi Halter Dress
ESCVDO

Bustier Draped Silk Maxi Dress
Balenciaga

Violeta Jacquard Cotton Maxi Dress
Proenza Schouler White Label

Sleeveless Jacquard Maxi Dress
MONTSAND

Manantial Maxi Dress
Curatoria

Momentum Burnout Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
Zimmermann

Isoria Draped Satin Maxi Dress
Proenza Schouler

Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab

Sona Printed Silk Maxi Dress
SIR.

Silk-Georgette Maxi T-Shirt Dress
Temily

Oda Strapless Jersey Maxi Dress
Eres

Fringe Cotton Maxi Dress
Paris Georgia
More from the edit
Printed styles add color and a relaxed feel for daytime. A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Floral-Print Maxi Kaftan
Dima Ayad

Giovanna Embellished Matte-Crepe Maxi Dress
Proenza Schouler

Jessie Gauze Maxi Dress
All Three

Draped Wool-Blend Maxi Dress
MUGLER

Exclusive Bea Organza Maxi Dress
Marlies Grace

Duality Two-Tone Satin Maxi Dress
BEVZA

Knit Maxi Dress
Elie Saab

Exclusive Georgette Sleeveless Maxi Dress
SLOAN

Printed Jersey Maxi Dress
Etro

Bruma Lace Maxi Dress
Francesca Miranda

Gala Embellished Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
Diotima

Flounce Handkerchief Silk Maxi Dress
St. Agni

Exclusive Cotton-Blend Maxi Wrap Dress
Another Tomorrow

Illiani Lingerie Charmeuse Maxi Dress
LoveShackFancy

Printed Organza Maxi Dress
Elie Saab

Beaded Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
A.W.A.K.E. MODE

Knuckleduster Metallic Georgette Maxi Dress
Temily

Exclusive The Talia Draped Silk-Satin Maxi Dress
DEME

Bias Paneled Stretch Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress
COLLEEN ALLEN

Waves Jersey Maxi Dress
Baobab

Printed Satin Maxi Dress
Victoria Beckham

Vivian Fringed Crepe Maxi Dress
Khaite

Printed Semi-Sheer Jersey Maxi Dress
Pucci

Rio Maxi Tank Dress
Leset
Also in the edit
Lace and embroidered styles are the ones to keep for special evenings. The rest of the edit, mixed together.

Nara Sequined Maxi Dress
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Coco Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Dress
Ulla Johnson

Mathilde Maxi Dress
Aje

Barina Silk Twill Maxi Dress
The Row

Silk Halter Rosette Maxi Dress
St. Agni

Off the Cuff Silk Maxi Dress
Rosie Assoulin

Exclusive Heat Crepe Maxi Dress
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Printed Silk-Twill Maxi Dress
Pucci

Lysiane Maxi Dress
Mel Usine

Carla Stretch-Silk Satin Maxi Halter Dress
Éterne

Exclusive Pascal Lace-Inset Silk Maxi Dress
Sleeping with Jacques

Exclusive Rosanna Embellished Crepe Maxi Dress
Posse

Exclusive Ruffled Crepe Maxi Dress
ARAKII

Ferrara Ruffled Silk Maxi Dress
Harithand

Ola Dress - Java
Cult Gaia

Sogna Ruffled Silk Organza Maxi Dress
Harithand

Cary Asymmetric Maxi Dress
Calvin Klein Collection

Eddie Crocheted Cotton Maxi Halter Dress
NILI LOTAN

Front Twist Jersey Maxi Dress
MONSE

Fawn Stretch-Silk Maxi Dress
STAUD

Kala Maxi Dress
Rachel Gilbert

Exclusive Leni Jersey Maxi Dress
Silvia Tcherassi

Hibiscus Guipure Lace Maxi Dress
Oscar de la Renta

Blanche Strapless Jacquard Maxi Gown
KALLMEYER
Still in the edit
Knit maxis bring comfort and work with a jacket on top. Extra picks that round out the look.

Cuerpo Intarsia Wool Maxi Tank Dress
Diotima

Willa Satin Maxi Dress
Altuzarra

Exclusive La Isla Paloma Off-The-Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress
Ay Que Calor

Exclusive Matilda Draped Maxi Dress
Harris Tapper

Brice One-Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress
ILA THE BRAND

Sleeveless Chantilly Lace Maxi Dress
Wiederhoeft

Exclusive Lindsay Crochet Sequin Maxi Skirt
SIRAPOP

Wool-Blend Scuba Maxi Dress
Balenciaga

Torrent Georgette Maxi Dress
GEORGIA HARDINGE

Marigold Fringed Maxi Dress
Maticevski

Avril Cotton-Blend Bustier Maxi Dress
SIMKHAI

Engineered Plissé Bustier Maxi Dress
SemSem

Estella Grid Wool Maxi Dress
Emilia Wickstead

Pistilo Isolda Cotton Maxi Dress
Agua by Agua Bendita

Evie SIlk Maxi Dress
Heirlome

Evelin Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
Ashlyn

Exclusive Lucho Lace Maxi Dress
De La Vali

Sateen Lace Maxi Dress
Zeynep Arçay

Benita Strapless Floral Crepe Maxi Dress
Cara Cara

Tallulah Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
ROAME

Sidi Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress
Alexis

Slit Sleeve Techno Satin Maxi Dress
Michael Kors Collection

Crepe Scoop-Neck Maxi Dress
ROTATE

Ascent Printed Twill Maxi Dress
Zimmermann
The rest of the edit
Satin and silk slips are the most refined choice. A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Gathered Draped Maxi Dress
Marina Moscone

Brooks Crepe Cady Blouson Maxi Dress
Taller Marmo

Ballet Rose Embellished Lace Maxi Shirt Dress
La Fuori

Madalena Ruffled Satin Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Lucille Embroidered Silk Maxi Dress
Harris Tapper

Exclusive Madalena Crepe Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Marlena Embroidered Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
Khaite

Halterneck Sequined Maxi Dress
ROTATE

Patterned Crepe de Chine Maxi Dress
Etro

Orly Embellished Linen Maxi Dress
Cala de la Cruz

Impossible Suspended Crepe Jersey Maxi Dress
Tom Ford

Exclusive Square Bra Satin Maxi Dress
BEVZA

Exclusive Paloma Embroidered Satin Bubble Maxi Dress
Leo Lin

Ruched Crepe Maxi Dress
Ferragamo

Gracelyn Embellished Lace Maxi dress
Sea

En tus Ojos Jersey Maxi Dress
Andres Otalora

Ruffled Silk-Lace Maxi Dress
Chloé

Elliott Sequined Maxi Dress
SEV

Exclusive Gabbice Jersey Maxi Dress
Silvia Tcherassi

Erica Lace-Inset Silk Maxi Dress
Sleeping with Jacques

Glint Sequined Maxi Dress
Maticevski

Lena Embroidered Taffeta Maxi Dress
Bernadette

Fringed Metallic Maxi Dress
Oscar de la Renta

Rowen Knit Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger
Keeping it balanced
With a long dress, keep shoes and accessories simple. The silhouette already does the work.






