10 Maxi Dresses to Jump Start the Season

A great way to update any wardrobe for a new season is to start with the basics.  A solid, or striped, maxi dress can be just the thing.

A solid maxi dress can be the layering to a blazer, cardigan, or buttondown.  It can also be the backdrop for eye-catching jewelry.  Here are some totally affordable options if you're in the market for buying new!

Solid Summer Staples by closetfashionfix featuring a strapless knit dress

Michael Kors floor length dress
€195 - youheshe.com

Michael Stars smocked strapless dress
$98 - piperlime.gap.com

Strapless knit dress
$54 - piperlime.gap.com

Old navy dress
$30 - oldnavy.gap.com

If you are looking for something with a little "more" try a striped full-length dress.  I love the way these look on their own or layered, too.

Full Length Stripes by closetfashionfix featuring a body con dress

Theory body con dress
$215 - bloomingdales.com

Splendid sleeveless dress
$158 - saksfifthavenue.com

Splendid striped maxi dress
$138 - piperlime.gap.com

Strapless dress
$54 - piperlime.gap.com

And, finally, if you just want a fun long dress to wear out, daytime or evening, here are two other options that I love right now.

Printed Maxi's by closetfashionfix featuring t bags dresses

T Bags t bags dress
$216 - neimanmarcus.com

Matti Klennell Four-Way Vase
$37 - dwr.com

Catch My i One-Shoulder Maxi Dress | Dillards.com
$34 - dillards.com