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Abstract Art
, $378, is the perfect summer dress for color-phobes; the silky, swingy silhouette more than makes up for the lack of summer-y bright patterns, and the paint-splatter print looks easy and breezy -- everything a maxi dress should be.
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Palm Frond
, $207, plays upon the trend with an abstract print and oh-so-pretty color scheme of tropical blues, greens, corals and yellows.
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Mixed Media
, $111, making it the perfect piece for wine tasting. A distressed denim jacket would be the perfect topper.
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Go With the Flow
, $149, features box pleats and a loose, flowy silhouette that's perfect for summer BBQs (read: you can eat a lot of macaroni salad, and no one would be the wiser).
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Cocktail in Hand
, $158, screams tropical vacay. Wear it as a swimsuit cover up with flat sandals, then toss on espadrille wedges for a romantic beachside dinner.
Maxi dresses are the unofficial uniform of summer, and it's easy to see why: You get an entire summer outfit in one piece. If you're wondering how to wear a maxi dress, it's easy: throw one on with platform heels and statement jewelry for date night; tone it down for a laid-back BBQ with cute, comfortable wedges and beachy waves; top it off with a wide-brim hat and flat strappy sandals and make it a swimsuit cover up that can take you straight to cocktails. Here, eight pretty, wear-everywhere sundresses.
Image via H&M
Image via H&M