Maxi Dresses

Maxi dresses for evenings, weddings and warm days

A maxi dress is the easiest dress to wear well. It is one piece from shoulder to ankle, so there is nothing to match, nothing to tuck and nothing to think about once it is on. Forcast maxi dresses come in seasonal colours and prints, in fabrics from satin and bias-cut slips to linen blends, in sizes 4 to 18.

Which maxi dress

For evening wear, look at satin and bias-cut styles. They fall close to the body and catch the light. For weddings and daytime events, a panelled or fitted maxi in a plain colour reads as more formal. For summer weekends, linen styles are cooler and more relaxed. Prints are a good choice when you want the dress to do the work and the accessories to stay quiet.

Fabric and fit

Bias-cut satin moves with you and needs no shaping underneath. Linen has a natural texture and softens with wear. Panel dresses hold their line through a long night. On length, a maxi should clear the floor in the shoes you plan to wear, so decide on a heel or a flat before you decide on a size. The size guide lists the measurements for each size.

What to wear with a maxi dress

A heel and a pair of statement earrings are all a plain maxi needs for an evening. For a daytime event, add a small bag and a fine necklace. On a cool night, a cropped jacket or a fine cardigan keeps the line of the dress intact. Flat sandals make the same dress work for a market or a long lunch.

More lengths and occasions

If you prefer a hem below the knee, see midi dresses. For the full range of dresses for weddings, formals and parties, start with event dresses. Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100, express delivery is $12.99, and you have 30 days to return or exchange, online or in any of our stores across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.