How to Wear a Maxi Dress in Winter: 5 Ways to Do This Look

last updated 16 November 2017

Maxi dresses are pretty much the dream: They're comfortable and fabulous all at once. The summer months are when these floor-length beauties seem to be everywhere, but the truth is that they're better suited for the winter. (Hello, long, warm garment.)

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Although they might not be the backless floral versions you're used to seeing, winter maxis are just as stylish, if not more. We've rounded up five creative, winter-appropriate ways to wear maxi dresses for your styling pleasure. From layering them over a turtleneck to wearing a long-sleeve printed number, options abound. Keep scrolling to find out how to wear your maxi dresses this winter.

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Style Notes: Layer a delicate lace turtleneck underneath and top it with your favourite leather jacket.

By Malene Birger

Drawo Stetch-Crepe Halterneck Maxi Dress

One to wear forever.

Jonathan Simkhai

Paneled Lace and Tulle Blouse

So cute on jeans or layered.

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Leather Biker Jacket

The ultimate wardrobe staple.

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Style Notes: Bring your summer maxis back to life by throwing an oversized turtleneck sweater on top. Sandals are optional, but maybe pair them with socks or just opt for ankle boots to keep the cold away.

Mango

Turtleneck Sweater

So inexpensive.

Attico

Marisa Ruffled Silk-Satin Maxi Dress

We're so happy this is now on The Outnet.

Nicholas Kirkwood

Penelope Embellished Suede Slingback Pumps

Simply gorgeous.

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Style Notes: Try the all-white version by adding a warm jacket and over-the-knee boots.

Tophop

Shearling Style Bomber Jacket by Glamorous

Shearling is everywhere right now.

The Row

Yellin Stretch-Cady Maxi Dress

The dress you'll wear over the summer too.

Mango

Over the Knee Heel Boots

The heel isn't too high on these, making them much more wearable.

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Style Notes: Add some flair to a floral version by cinching your waist with a bandana instead of a belt.

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Wrap Maxi Dress

Wrap dresses are always so flattering.

Alexander McQueen

Leather-Trimmed Printed Silk-Twill Scarf

You can use this around your neck and as a belt too.

Sam Edelman

Taye Suede Ankle Boots

Suede boots are always a good idea.

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Style Notes: Another way to wear a more summery dress is by topping it with a faux-fur coat. Feel like the furry jacket is too much? Dress it down with a classic sneaker.

Zara

Faux Fur Textured Coat With Hood

This is just in from Zara.

H&M + Embroidered Mesh Dress

H&M

Embroidered Mesh Dress

We've had our eye on this dress for a long time (thankfully it's still available).

Converse

Chuck Taylor Canvas High-Top Sneakers

The ultimate sneakers to wear with a maxi.

Next up are the 23 most awesome little black dresses you'll want to shop this festive season.

This post was updated by Elinor Block, November 15.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

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