From Maxis to Midis! Midis are the more city style, more accentuated version of flowy Maxis. What gives these summer dresses this characteristics is the way you can style them, in comparison to Maxis. They go better with cropped jackets or button down shirts because they will still leave a clear and visible shape since you see a clear end – your feet. This means more room to play or highlight the outfit with shoes too. A full playground for fashion lovers!

Midi dresses gained there secure spot in our summer wardrobes a few decades ago. Most likely it started with pencil dresses and skirts in the 50s. The shape has since developed and become more flowy and relaxed, so a true light and effortless summer piece. The summer dresses vary from casual athletic styles to elegant, dramatic shapes, most likely in calm colorways. But this doesn’t mean boring – not at all. Midi summer dresses are the perfect choice for a fashionable yet comfortable and effortless outfit.

Classic summer dresses

For a classic style try going for a clean 90s aesthetic. This can mean spaghetti straps or a tank top neckline. The dresses are timeless and therefore will be easy to style and take you from summer to summer. Style them in a true 90s manner with hoops from Tiffany’s, mules from Amina Muaddi, and a The Row tote bag.

Proenza Schouler

Citizens of humanity

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Elegant summer dresses

For an elegant look, go very clean or a little vintage. So a tighter top with a carrée neckline or bustier top is perfect. Style it with some retro accessories like sunglasses from Dior, a Saint Laurent bag, and mules from Aquazzura. Especially flowy skirt dresses are a style hero that you can wear to any occasion and wear them with flats as well.

Staud

Magda Butrym

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Casual summer dresses

A casual dress means maximum comfort. To express that comfortable look, pair your easy slip-on dress with a cap from Vogue, a bracelet from Maria Black, and Adidas Sambas. You can finish the look with a tote or cross body bag. And a slip on dress can be a more fancy material, because the cut and your styling will balance it out.

Loewe

Dolce & Gabbana

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Playful summer dresses

Playful looks during summer beg for flowers, colorful prints, or ruffles and dramatic shapes. So when it comes to midi dresses you really can go out. To round up the outfit style the dress with Gucci sunglasses, Jimmy Choo mules, and a Savette bag.

Oscar de la Renta

Zimmermann

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