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24 Maxi Dresses To Keep You Covered But Cool This Summer

From full-length silks, to crinkle fabrics and elegant drapery, maxi dresses are everywhere this summer

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With the Y2K renaissance, silky slip dresses have been back on top for a couple of years but mostly in midi form. But now that we're embracing square necklines, crinkle fabrics, waterfall hems and more, floor-sweeping maxi dress styles are gaining in popularity. From pale, resortwear from Jacquemus' 'Raffia' collections, through to the formality of Cos luxury capsule, fashion is embracing full length. From simple slips, through to ruffled florals, we've a selection of the best maxi dresses to suit your style.

See ELLE's edit of the best maxi dresses for 2023, here:

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SKIMS Soft Lounge stretch-jersey dress

Soft Lounge stretch-jersey dress
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SKIMS Soft Lounge stretch-jersey dress

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A ribbed, stretchy maxi dress with adjustable straps.

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ROBERTA EINER Bianca high-neck cotton-knit maxi dress

Bianca high-neck cotton-knit maxi dress
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ROBERTA EINER Bianca high-neck cotton-knit maxi dress

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A really unusual maxi dress with cut outs and sheer sections - you'll definitely stand out from the crowd.

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JACQUEMUS La Robe Artichaut slim-fit linen-blend maxi dress

 La Robe Artichaut slim-fit linen-blend maxi dress
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JACQUEMUS La Robe Artichaut slim-fit linen-blend maxi dress

This would be an excellent wedding dress for a city wedding. Or a stunning engagement dress for the pre-nuptial drinks. Or just a gorgeous celebratory maxi dress for an evening soirée.

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DI PETSA Venus graphic-print stretch-recycled polyester midi dress

Venus graphic-print stretch-recycled polyester midi dress
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DI PETSA Venus graphic-print stretch-recycled polyester midi dress

A really hypey designer who's been taking London Fashion Week by storm, this printed maxi dress is divine.

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Ripley tiered maxi dress

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STAUD - £332

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A fun summer maxi dress for all your Barbie-core needs.

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JIL SANDER Cut-out pleated woven maxi dress

Cut-out pleated woven maxi dress
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JIL SANDER Cut-out pleated woven maxi dress

A black maxi dress that can be dressed up with heels or down with sandals.

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Printed maxi dress

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ETRO - £1,103

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What's not to love about this gorgeous dress.

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THE V-NECK LINEN MAXI DRESS

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COS ATELIER - £190

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This dress is from the limited luxury capsule collection and it's pretty divine.

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MISSONI Wavy-print slim-fit knitted maxi dress

Wavy-print slim-fit knitted maxi dress
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MISSONI Wavy-print slim-fit knitted maxi dress

You can't beat a classic Missoni dress for the summer.

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Flared-hem corset-bodice silk maxi dress

Flared-hem corset-bodice silk maxi dress
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Flared-hem corset-bodice silk maxi dress

For elegant evenings, this McQueen maxi dress is a timeless staple that will keep delivering year after year.

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BEC & BRIDGE Lani crinkle-texture satin maxi dress

 Lani crinkle-texture satin maxi dress
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BEC & BRIDGE Lani crinkle-texture satin maxi dress

The 90s called, they want their square necked, crinkle fabric maxi dress back...

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Crystal-embellished halterneck maxi dress

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GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO - £321

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A bold and delightful dress that's going to attract all the right stares.

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Asymmetric satin dress

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ACNE STUDIOS - £798

A lovely, easy silhouette in this draped satin. Elegant.

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Embroidered crêpe de chine maxi dress

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JOHANNA ORTIZ - £ 1,039

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Ortiz has produced some pretty cult-status summer dresses over the last couple of years and this one has great potential too.

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Printed silk-blend chiffon gown

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KNWLS - £1,261

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Super sexy and utterly, utterly cool.

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Lace-trimmed satin maxi dress

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JW ANDERSON - £525

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If you've seen this dress everywhere, you're not alone, it's been a real hit among influencers and fashion lovers alike. This lovely pale yellow hue is perfect for summer.

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Cecily one-shoulder gown

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REBECCA VALLANCE - £570

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Formal wedding or evening event, this is a really eye-catching dress.

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Warehouse Spot Satin Halter Neck Backless Maxi Dress

Spot Satin Halter Neck Backless Maxi Dress
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Warehouse Spot Satin Halter Neck Backless Maxi Dress

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A twist on the classic polka dot dress, which elevates and modernises it.

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19

RO&ZO Scarlett Blue twist-neck woven midi dress

Scarlett Blue twist-neck woven midi dress
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RO&ZO Scarlett Blue twist-neck woven midi dress

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A great summer dress for slightly more formal day time events.

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Vatia sequined knitted maxi dress

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AYA MUSE - £571

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A semi-sheer silhouette covered all-over in sequins. Perfect for 2023.

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