StyleNest roundup the best summer maxi dresses and maxi skirts to keep you feeling cool and looking chic this summer.
Maxi’s are a great alternative to trousers and now that summer is here, we are embracing the maxi before the sun burns out. From bold prints to nautical inspired styles, StyleNest have selected the pick-of-the best maxis.
See Summer Sandals to complete your ultimate summer ensemble or if the maxi isn’t for you, see our roundup of this season’s Midi Skirts.
Whisper Gauze Maxi Skirt in Stripe
This pinstripe maxi skirt made from cotton gauze will keep you cool during the summer months and makes for a great summer skirt paired with a bikini or converse and white tee in the city.
Block Stripe Maxi Dress
StyleNest love this orange and navy print maxi dress with knot detail.
T by Alexander Wang Black Stripe Maxi Dress
This knitted sleeveless racer back maxi dress with charcoal grey and black stripe pattern is great for casual chic summer lunches with the girls. Pair with a denim shirt and stick on some shades and you are set.
Vince Silk Maxi Skirt
This elegant and relaxed neutral taupe silk maxi skirt looks great paired with a silk shirt for an evening formal look or a casual white tee with statement necklace for a contrast texture contemporary look.
Helmut Lang Cicadae-Print Maxi Skirt
Pair this vibrant print A-symmetric maxi skirt with a statement bangle and chunky wedges. For colder days throw on a leather jacket for an urban grunge look.
Double Layer Maxi Skirt
This cotton black maxi skirt is simplistic and is a great failsafe summer piece, which can be worn with anything. Ideal for the school run or running errands, this cool alternative to trousers is a summer must-have.
A.L.C Phoebe Printed Silk-Georgette Maxi Dress
StyleNest love this sleeveless shirt style silk-georgette print maxi dress featuring brown and navy tones and open back detail. Pair with a spaghetti belt to compliment and oversized tote bag to finish your look.
Chloe Pleated Maxi Skirt
Embrace the riviera chic look and nautical trend this summer with this navy pleated maxi skirt. Accessorize with neutral and gold touches to finish off the look.
Darts Long Dress
A show-stopping red maxi dress is ideal for summer garden parties and will guarantee to turn heads this summer. Easy to pack and comfortable to wear, this maxi is a summer staple for vacation and flatters the silhouette with a detachable ribbon belt and straight cut skirt.
Richard Nicoll Silk Full-length Dress
Richard Nicoll’s blue and orange silk stripe maxi is a relaxed summer dress and looks best paired with a denim shirt for a stylish summer look.
London Rock Stripe Maxi Dress
Pastel tones are huge for SS12. Pair this fresh summer statement piece, which features a detachable fabric belt and pleated skirt with pastel accessories to work the candy coloured trend.
