SUMMER MAXI DRESS: 3 WAYS

I plan on being MIA for the memorial day weekend, but I wanted to share this special post with you all before I go. After yesterdays hot mess post, I've officially switched over to summer mode. And one of my favorite summer staples is the maxi dress, so I'm sharing three ways that I like to style my favorite one. I picked up this dress on sale from Anthropologie at an end of summer last year. But some of my current favorites can be found here, here, here, and here.

LOOK ONE: BEACH BUM

{Hat: Target (similar) | Scarf: Nordstrom (similar) | Shoes: Old Navy}

A maxi dress is perfect for a day at the beach. For this look, I simply added my favorite lightweight sandals, a big beach hat, a scarf that can be used for warmth or to cover my arms from the sun, and a gold watch and earrings to add just a little flair.

LOOK TWO: DATE NIGHT

{Jacket: Zara | Bag: thrifted | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Necklace: thrifted}

To fancy up a maxi dress, I like to add a structured jacket. Here I've added my favorite leather jacket, but a black blazer would also do the trick. A simple bag, necklace, and strappy sandals complete the look for an evening feel.

LOOK THREE: BRUNCH

{Shirt: Brass Plum (thrifted) (similar) | Belt: Banana Republic | Shoes: Seychelles | Bag: Coach (thrifted)}

If you stick around my blog for a while, you will quickly learn that brunch is one of my favorite occasions. It is perfect for a casual date or an outing with girlfriends filled with mimosas and laughter. For this look, I paired my maxi with a belted chambray shirt to to give it a casual and chic feel. You could use any button up shirt, or even a jean jacket, for a similar effect. 

So there you have it. Three simple ways to style a maxi dress. And the best part is that you can take any maxi you already own to create similar looks.