Like a Sunday afternooon, the beginning of August is always a little bittersweet. Even though it’s still warm outside, fall is just that one step closer than before. And there’s a similar anxiety that strikes fashion lovers hard during this time of the year. What are the key pieces to purchase right now when it’s not cold enough (and, let’s face it, too depressing) to think about coats, but also with not enough summer left to buy go out in search, of say, a head-to-toe beach look. That’s where the maxi dress comes in. This classic is light and flowy enough for warm days, but it’s also a great choice for cooler afternoons (and it happens to look great with the right jacket!). From edgy asymmetric styles to the classic and feminine A-line, these 23 maxi dresses can be worn right now, and will be in style all the way through the end of fall.
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Marni, Asymmetric crepe dress, $2090, net-a-porter.com
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Zimmermann, Embroidered Silk-crepon dress, $1,121 matchesfashion.com
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Alexis, Robe Dress, $695, modaoperandi.com
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Gucci, Embroidered Floral Dress, $5,980, farfetch.com
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Draper James, Gingham Crepe Dress, $425, net-a-porter.com
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Loewe, Crepe Dress, $3,350, matchesfashion.com
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Ganni, Floral Print Wrap Dress, $451, farfetch.com
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Chloé, Denim Maxi Dress, $950, mytheresa.com
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Asceno, Stripe Shirt Dress, $365, modaoperandi.com
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Derek Lam, Off Shoulder Dress, $1,790, farfetch.com
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Athena Procopiou, Floral Silk Dress, $740, mytheresa.com
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The Row, Black Tie-Back Cotton Dress, $1,050, matchesfashion.com
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Maison Margiela, Red Asymmetric Crepe Dress, $1,345, net-a-porter.com
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Adam Lippes, Printed Chiffon Dress, $845, farfetch.com
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Vince, Satin Dress, $338, mytheresa.com
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A Piece Apart, Cotton and Silk Blend Dress, $466 matchesfashion.com
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Christopher Esber, Slanted Saddle Dress, $729 farfetch.com
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Anna Sui, Velvet Dress, $788 net-a-porter.com
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Ellery, Asymmetric Stretch-cotton Dress, $1,329 matchesfashion.com
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Isabel Marant, Floral Silk Dress, $1,090 mytheresa.com
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Rosie Assoulin, A-line Shirt Dress, $1,695 farfetch.com
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Missoni, Metallic Crochet Dress, $1,790 net-a-porter.com
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Marques’Almeida, Belted Cotton Dress, $590 matchesfashion.com
