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Maxi dresses are having a serious moment for 2024! You’ll want to make sure you have numerous ready to go in your wardrobe if you want to stay stylish for summer. But that’s a lot of fabric to work with — how can you make sure each maxi dress you buy will look the very best on you?
If you have an apple-shaped (AKA round) body, you might want to skip shapeless, oversized dresses and concentrate more on anything that defines the waistline. Ties, ruching, cutouts, etc. — we’ll show you 16 of our favorite maxi dresses for apple-shaped bodies below. Let’s get shopping!
Cupshe Allyssa Elastic Waist Maxi Dress
$43
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Flowy and comfortable
- Three color options
- Cinched yet stretchy waist
- Only one review so far
- Only available in S-XL
Grace Karin Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress
$34$50
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Can dress up or down
- Wide, smocked waist
- Nine colorways
- Some sizes are selling out
- May require a slip
Anrabess Bodycon Cutout Maxi Dress
$43
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Waist cutout and asymmetrical design create great angles
- 12 colors
- Super stretchy (10% spandex)
- Hand wash/dry flat recommended
- One-shoulder design means you can't wear a regular bra
Free People free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
$98
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Two colors
- Machine wash, tumble dry
- Great for vacations
- May be see-through
- Could be too low-cut for some shoppers
NauLon Cutout Waist Bodycon Dress
$24$27
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Unique cutout wraps around back and sides
- Stretchy ribbed fabric
- Also available in mini versions
- Needs a racerback (or no) bra
- Only available in S-L
Floerns Tropical Floral Print Maxi Dress
$41
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Tie belt at waist
- High slit for movement
- Eight colors
- Non-stretch fabric (apart from the waist)
- Halter neckline needs special bra or no bra
Blencot Long-Sleeve Floral Maxi Dress
$50$80
- Pros:
- Cons:
- On sale!
- 26 colorways
- Accommodates larger busts
- One shopper said the slip underneath is a bit short
- Only available in S-XL
Loveappella Tiered Faux Wrap Knit Maxi Dress
$48$68
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Machine washable
- Two colors
- Flowy tiered skirt
- Might need help tying the back
- No reviews yet
Zesica Crossover Halter Neck Maxi Dress
$60$73
- Pros:
- Cons:
- 26 colorways
- Adjustable
- Machine washable
- Risk of unwanted side-boob
- May not provide enough support
Karen Kane Sleeveless Colorblock Maxi Dress
$149
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Angular color-blocking snatches waist without any cinching
- Machine washable
- Available in regular and petite sizes
- Only one colorway
- Lacking reviews
Wolddress Sleeveless Maxi Dress
$30
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Breathable fabric
- Easy pull-on style
- The looseness of it may not be flattering on certain heights
Ofeefan Maxi Dress
$42
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Comes in 21 colors
- Has a loose silhouette
- Not as fashion-forward as other options
Yesno Bohemian Floral Maxi Dress
$40
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Comes in 41 patterns
- Goes up to a XXXL size range
- The patterns may be too bold for some
Prettygarden Wrap Dress
$48$61
- Pros
- Cons
- Has almost 8k 5-Star reviews
- Comes in 38 patterns
- The silhouette might not match your personal aesthetic
Fussangshu Smocked Maxi Dress
$15
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Has a roomy silhouette
- Comes in 24 color/pattern options
- It doesn't accentuate your curves
Anrabess Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
$40
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Comes in 17 patterns
- The puffy sleeve design adds a fashionable touch
- It doesn't have that many 5-star reviews
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