25 of the Best Spring Maxi Dresses That Will Basically Style Themselves

Warm weather is right around the corner, which means we (finally) have an excuse for some spring cleaning—in our wardrobes, that is. If you’re not feeling like pulling out the mini skirts quite yet but still want to frolic through those baby blooms, a maxi dress might be the solution your springtime wardrobe is begging for.

Maxi dresses all have one thing in common: their long length. Aside from that, virtually anything goes. Short sleeves, long sleeves, pleated skirts, halter styles, cutout designs—you name it, there’s probably a maxi dress out there just like it, which is why scrolling through hundreds of them might feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, we already did the searching for you. Keeping style variety, material, size availability and prices in mind, here are some spring maxi dresses that deserve a spot in your warm-weather outfit rotation.

When vetting the best spring maxi dresses out there, we searched through multiple trusted and editor-loved retailers like Quince, Abercrombie & Fitch and Nordstrom. We also considered dresses our editors have tested, along with customer reviews to ensure that buyers were happy with the dresses after they had been purchased.

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Choosing which maxi dress to add to your cart is the main event, but what about styling it once it arrives? As you’re browsing, here are some expert-backed styling tips to keep in mind.

“If you lean towards bolder, edgier looks, we would recommend styling a maxi dress with your favorite leather jacket and a pair of platform boots or sandals,” says Erin Eagle, Stylist and Founder of A Style Set. “For a softer, timeless style, try wearing it with an oversized blazer and a pair of pointed-toe kitten heels. This will give you a perfectly elevated day-to-night look. You can even create a more casual look with a maxi dress by layering an oversized graphic tee on top and pairing it with your everyday sneakers. Maxi dresses are flattering, versatile and easy to dress up and down. The styling options are truly endless!”