100 Maxi Dresses for Summer

These maxi dresses satisfy all of the requirements for a summertime staple: comfortable, cool, and totally cute.

By Casey Lewis

May 30, 2012

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ZARA Asymmetric dress $90. zara.com.

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BY MALENE BIRGER Gloria satin-jersey maxi dress, $395. net-a-porter.com.
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ACNE Barika tiered sateen maxi dress, $440. net-a-porter.com.

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Yazhi silk-blend maxi dress, $385. net-a-porter.com.
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CHINTI AND PARKER Strapless bamboo-jersey maxi dress, $270. net-a-porter.com.

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T-BAGS Chain halterneck crepe-jersey dress, $225. net-a-porter.com.
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T-BAGS Draped jersey dress, $195. net-a-porter.com.

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ZARA Dress with appliqués on collar, $90. zara.com.
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MODCLOTH An Aquamarine Affair dress, $170. modcloth.com.

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BRUNCH BY THE FALLS Dress in Royal Blue, $50. modcloth.com.
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J. CREW Midsummer linen maxi dress, $180. net-a-porter.com.

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SPLENDID Strapless cotton-blend jersey maxi dress, $110. net-a-porter.com.
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TOPSHOP Jersey tiered maxi dress $60. topshop.com.

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TOPSHOP Gathered empire maxi dress $90. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Floral mesh back maxi dress $92. topshop.com.

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TOPSHOP Jersey scoop neck maxi dress $76. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Bright red jersey maxi dress $55. topshop.com.

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A|WEAR Maxi dress $96. asos.com.
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COAST Halter maxi dress, $313. asos.com.

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COAST Tillia maxi dress, $305. asos.com.
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JARLO Frill front strappy maxi dress with belt, $122. asos.com.

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ASOS Maxi dress with raw edge, $148. asos.com.
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HALSTON HERITAGE Interlock sleeveless dress, $265. shopbop.com.

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TORN BY RONNY KOBO Alice dress, $256. shopbop.com.
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ONE BY CONTRARIANBabs Bibb maxi dress, $425. shopbop.com.

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SANDRO Rebelle printed crepe maxi dress, $515. net-a-porter.com.
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SPLENDID Strapless maxi dress $118. shopbop.com.

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RACHEL PALLY Blanca dress, $238. shopbop.com.
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ANNA SUI Bow-print wrap-effect maxi dress, $510. net-a-porter.com.

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MILLY Samantha printed silk-chiffon maxi dress, $435. net-a-porter.com.
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ALICE BY TEMPERLEY Raja tiger-print jersey tank dress, $365. net-a-porter.com.

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TUCKER Printed silk-blend georgette maxi dress, $390. net-a-porter.com.
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RUBY ROCKS Au parrot maxi dress, $95. modcloth.com.

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CLOVER CANYON Strapless printed crepe de chine maxi dress, $205. net-a-porter.com.
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MODCLOTH Dot You Like It? dress, $120. modcloth.com.

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BB DAKOTA At Watercolors Edge dress, $98. modcloth.com.
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NÜMPH Former and splatter dress, $100. modcloth.com.

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TOPSHOP Chalky bloom t-back maxi dress, $120. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Tie dye maxi dress, $84. topshop.com.

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TOPSHOP Kaleidoscope panel maxi dress, $110. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Aztec racer back maxi dress, $56. topshop.com.

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ASOS Maxi dress in leopard print, $53. asos.com.
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BA&SH Printed cotton maxi dress with contrast binding, $235. asos.com.

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RIVER ISLAND Print maxi dress, $44. asos.com.
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LITTLE MISTRESS Peacock print maxi dress, $105. asos.com.

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FRENCH CONNECTION Stripe maxi dress, $515. asos.com.
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OASIS Butterfly shadow maxi dress, $96. asos.com.

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KAREN ZAMBOS VINTAGE COUTURE Gemma maxi dress, $218. shopbop.com.
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YOUNG FABULOUS & BROKE Violet Maui maxi dress, $207. shopbop.com.

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GRYPHON Knotty maxi dress maxi dress, $460. shopbop.com.
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BLUE LIFE Tank dress with side slit, $110. shopbop.com.

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HAUTE HIPPIE Striped fine-knit cotton maxi dress, $265. net-a-porter.com.
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ASOS Maxi dress in wide stripe, $44. asos.com.

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WHISTLES Charlotte jersey maxi dress in stripe, $148. asos.com.
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PATTERSON J. KINCAID Lady maxi dress, $198. shopbop.com.

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Floral
EDUN Printed silk-habotai dress, $520. net-a-porter.com.
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Floral
A.L.C. Luisa floral-print silk-chiffon maxi dress, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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MODCLOTH Moonlight Conservatory dress, $168. modcloth.com.
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MODCLOTH Colorful contrast dress, $68. modcloth.com.

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MODCLOTH Garden Party Goddess dress, $148. modcloth.com.
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Mink Pink Morning Glory-ous dress, $110. modcloth.com.

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TOPSHOP Flower print maxi dress, $520. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Garden party lace maxi, $110. topshop.com.

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ASOS Maxi Dress With Hawaiian Print, $53. asos.com.
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ASOS Strappy maxi dress on grunge print, $79. asos.com.

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ASOS Maxi Dress In Floral Print, $56. asos.com.
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TED BAKER Floral maxi dress, $347. asos.com.

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JARLO Cut out shoulder floral maxi dress with belt, $122. asos.com.
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ASOS Maxi dress in floral print, $49. asos.com.

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RARE Rose print bodice maxi dress, $108. asos.com.
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TED BAKER Maxi dress in Paradise Brid print, $399. asos.com.

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WAREHOUSE Placement floral column dress, $131. asos.com.
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MINKPINK Valerie floral button front maxi dress, $148. asos.com.

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SEAFOLLY Tea rose maxi dress, $169. asos.com.
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PAUL AND JOE Sister bandeau maxi dress in floral print silk, $566. asos.com.

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RACHEL ZOE Natasha scarf collar gown, $695. shopbop.com.
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A.L.C. Luisa dress, $695. shopbop.com.

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Black
TOPSHOP Mesh panel strappy maxi dress, $80. topshop.com.
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Black
TOPSHOP Side split racer maxi dress, $52. topshop.com.

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Black
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA Drawstring stretch-jersey maxi dress, $450. net-a-porter.com.
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Black
ASOS Maxi dress in jersey and woven, $450. asos.com.

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Black
ASOS Maxi dress with dipped hem, $44. asos.com.
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Black
ASOS Maxi dress with twist back detail, $70. asos.com.

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Black
CHEAP MONDAY Maxi dress, $70. asos.com.
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Black
ASOS Cornelli Mesh Maxi Beach Dress, $39. asos.com.

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Black
DKNY tiered maxi dress, $225. shopbop.com.
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SASS & BIDE The Never Way maxi dress, $575. shopbop.com.

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Black
Nation LTD Cannes dress, $121. shopbop.com.
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White
BEYOND VINTAGE Lace maxi dress, $448. shopbop.com.

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SUSANA MONACO Easton dress, $205. shopbop.com.
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White
IMITATION Molly lace maxi dress, $520. shopbop.com.

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White
DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN Gabriella cotton maxi dress, $290. net-a-porter.com.
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White
ZARA Embroidered hipster dress, $159. zara.com.

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SANDRO Raspoutine jersey and chiffon maxi dress, $340. net-a-porter.com.
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RYU In Your Elements dress, $120. modcloth.com.

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TOPSHOP Racer back maxi dress, $36. topshop.com.
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TOPSHOP Lace panel maxi dress, $100. topshop.com.

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TOPSHOP Floral mesh back maxi dress, $92. topshop.com.
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White
OASIS Pleated button maxi dress, $131. asos.com.

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TOPSHOP Gathered empire maxi dress, $92. topshop.com.

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