For those of you constantly searching for can’t-miss wardrobe essentials (in any season, TBH), stop right here. You have officially arrived at your final destination. (!) Plus-size maxi dresses are the ultimate pieces for any party, date night, or brunch—and everything else in-between. And if you don’t already have a closet full of ’em, you’re going to want to stock up immediately. Ideal for both formal and casual occasions, maxi dresses are the year-round frocks worth keeping on-hand at all times.
Because let’s face it: Maxi dresses are oozing with versatility. Some are perfect for casual weekends—walking along the boardwalk or grabbing coffee with your BFF. Others, though, are incredibly sleek and sexy—practically made for bougie new restaurants and date nights. And some, of course, are a bit more formal and sophisticated—the kinds we save for special (read: fancy) occasions.
In other words, you can never go wrong with plus-size maxi dresses. Paired with chunky sandals and a sun hat during warmer seasons, and then a cropped puffer jacket and booties when those temperatures drop—maxi dresses really, truly work in any season. Frankly, you can’t say that about too many articles of clothing. We might claim that mini dresses and crop tops work when it’s freezing outside, but it can take layers upon layers to ensure you won’t freeze. And sweaters—no matter how much we want them to—don’t always work when the weather is hot. Maxi dresses always have your back though—full stop.
So do yourself a favor and stock up on a few plus-size maxi dresses for every season. You’ll want to keep these beauts at the front of your closet all year. Trust us.
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1. Felicity Embroidered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
2. Tie-Front Full Skirted Maxi Dress

shop the look — $139.95 from ELOQUII
3. Easy Days Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $29.99 from Fashion Nova
4. Maeve Belrose Eyelet Maxi Dress

shop the look — $198 from Anthropologie
5. Plus-Size Shirred Tie-Back Maxi Dress

shop the look — $45 from Nasty Gal
6. Plus-Size Ruffle Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
7. Plus-Size Floral Eyelet Dress

shop the look — $44.99 from Forever 21
8. Hutch Lysette Wrap Maxi Dress

shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
9. Plus-Size Cami Maxi Dress

shop the look — $34.99 from Forever 21
10. ASOS DESIGN Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $60 from ASOS
11. Patterned Dress

shop the look — $29.99 from H&M
12. Lucie Floral Maxi Dress

shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova
13. Belted Ruffle Off-Shoulder Dress

shop the look — $64.50 from Ashley Stewart
14. Mare Mare Lynda Maxi Dress

shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie
15. Blossom Short-Sleeve Lindos Dress

shop the look — $145 from Never Fully Dressed
16. Plus-Size Mint Lace Trim Maxi Dress

shop the look — $32.99 from Rue21
17. Felipa Maxi Dress

shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie
18. Plus-Size Floral Print Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dress

shop the look — $41 from Nasty Gal
19. Who What Wear Ruffle A-Line Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Target
20. Maxi Dress With Flutter Sleeves

shop the look — $109.95 from ELOQUII
21. Who What Wear Puff Short-Sleeve Dress

shop the look — $37.99 from Target
22. Flowy Flower Printed Dress

shop the look — $99.99 from Mango
23. ASOS DESIGN Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $29.35 from ASOS
24. Love Attraction Mesh Maxi Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
25. Tish Maxi Dress

shop the look — $89.95 from A’Beautiful Soul
26. Missguided Plus-Size Wrap Dress

shop the look — $23.25 from ASOS
27. Alanna Maxi Dress

shop the look — $178 from Anthropologie
28. Endless Lover Maxi Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
29. Maeve Wendy Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie
30. Crochet Lace Maxi Dress

shop the look — $129.95 from ELOQUII
31. New Look Long-Sleeve Floral Midaxi Dress

shop the look — $44 from ASOS
32. Blue Marble Happy Maxi Dress

shop the look — $145 from Never Fully Dressed
33. Eliora Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress

shop the look — $188 from Anthropologie
34. Shirt Dress

shop the look — $29.99 from H&M
35. Who What Wear Floral Print Ruffle Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Target
36. ASOS DESIGN Plisse Maxi Dress

shop the look — $24.15 from ASOS
37. Gretel Embroidered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $188 from Anthropologie
38. Gemini Maxi Dress

shop the look — $129.95 from A’Beautiful Soul
39. Wrap Maxi Dress

shop the look — $129.95 from ELOQUII
40. Othilia Aleksia Ruffled Maxi Dress

shop the look — $198 from Anthropologie
41. Maggy London Tiered Shirtdress

shop the look — $168 from Nordstrom
42. Ava & Viv Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $34.99 from Target
43. In a Dreamlike State Maxi Dress

shop the look — $57 from Chic Soul
44. ASOS DESIGN Shirred Swing Maxi Smock Dress

shop the look — $54 from ASOS
45. Who What Wear Ruffle Short-Sleeve A-Line Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Target
46. Plus-Size Keyhole Maxi Dress

shop the look — $32 from Boohoo
47. Shandra Mockneck Bodycon Maxi Dress

shop the look — $47.96 from Fashion to Figure
48. Seen Worn Kept Zohara Maxi Dress

shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
49. Pleated Detail Dress

shop the look — $119.99 from Mango
50. Sleeveless Square-Neck Maxi Dress

shop the look — $89.95 from Lane Bryant
51. Serenade Maxi Dress

shop the look — $178 from Anthropologie
52. Plus-Size Bodycon Maxi Dress

shop the look — $19.99 from Rue21
53. Light Blue Trapeze Maxi Dress

shop the look — $85.50 from Torrid
54. Izabele Maxi Dress

shop the look — $89.95 from A’Beautiful Soul
55. Plus-Size Basic Black Maxi Dress

shop the look — $11 from PrettyLittleThing
56. Colorblock Challis Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $79.50 from Torrid
57. Flowy Printed Dress

shop the look — $99.99 from Mango
58. Red Polka Dot Tiered Skater Maxi Dress

shop the look — $75.50 from Torrid
59. Feel the Fierce Maxi Dress

shop the look — $59.99 from Fashion Nova
60. Plus-Size Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress

shop the look — $38.99 from Forever 21
61. Don’t Catch Feelings Tiger Maxi Dress

shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova
62. Saturday/Sunday Mariah Ribbed Knit Maxi Dress

shop the look — $118 from Anthropologie
63. A New Day Sleeveless Smocked Waist Dress

shop the look — $27.99 from Target
64. Bl-nk Misty Maxi Dress

shop the look — $178 from Anthroplogie
65. Linen-Blend Plus-Size Maxi T-Shirt Shift Dress

shop the look — $42.99 from Old Navy
66. Eularia Maxi Dress

shop the look — $268 from Anthropologie
67. Plus-Size Polka Dot Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress

shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
68. Cally Pleated Leopard Maxi Dress

shop the look — $79.95 from A’Beautiful Soul
69. Clementina Eyelet Maxi Dress

shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
70. Plus-Size Floral Peasant Maxi Dress

shop the look — $39.99 from Forever 21
71. Plus-Size Shirred Tie-Back Maxi Dress

shop the look — $45 from Nasty Gal
72. Exquise Phoebe Flounced Maxi Dress

shop the look — $228 from Anthropologie
73. Mila Wrap Maxi Dress

shop the look — $63.96 from Fashion to Figure
74. Cutout Lace-Trim Maxi Dress

shop the look — $69.50 from Ashley Stewart
75. Tie-Back Dress With Ruffles

shop the look — $119.95 from ELOQUII
76. Scarletta Maxi Dress

shop the look — $148 from Anthropologie
77. Kimia Dress
shop the look — $148 from Reformation
78. A New Day Ruffle Hem Dress
shop the look — $27.99 from Target
79. Your Last Chance Dress

shop the look — $51 from Chic Soul
80. Plus-Size Floral Print Maxi Dress

shop the look — $44.99 from Forever 21
81. My Wildest Dreams Maxi Dress

shop the look — $44.99 from Fashion Nova
82. Knox Rose Sleeveless Knit Dress

shop the look — $24.99 from Target
83. Grey & Navy Super Soft Hi-Low Maxi Dress

shop the look — $79.50 from Torrid
84. Plus-Size Strappy Linen Look Maxi Dress

shop the look — $45 from Nasty Gal
85. Grace White Faux Wrap Maxi Dress

shop the look — $47.96 from Fashion to Figure
86. Striped High-Neck Maxi Dress

shop the look — $89.95 from Lane Bryant
87. Missguided Plus-Size Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $40 from ASOS
88. Floral Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress

shop the look — $85.50 from Torrid
89. Maxi Dress With Flutter Sleeves

shop the look — $109.95 from ELOQUII
90. Plus-Size Leopard Oversized Shirt Maxi Dress

shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
91. Linen-Blend Plus-Size Maxi T-Shirt Dress

shop the look — $42.99 from Old Navy
92. Boho On the Range Smocked Maxi Dress

shop the look — $119 from ModCloth
93. Crossroad Ahead Dress

shop the look — $42 from Chic Soul
94. Plus-Size Strappy Linen Look Maxi Dress

shop the look — $45 from Nasty Gal
95. True Story Maxi Dress

shop the look — $24.99 from Fashion Nova
96. ASOS DESIGN Satin Wrap Tiered Maxi Dress

shop the look — $43.90 from ASOS
97. Plus-Size Dalmatian Print Frill Maxi Dress

shop the look — $27 from Missguided
98. Picking Sides Maxi Dress

shop the look — $44.99 from Fashion Nova
99. Plus-Size Paisley Tile Bardot Maxi Dress

shop the look — $36 from PrettyLittleThing
100. Plus-Size Polka Dot Strappy Maxi Dress

shop the look — $20 from Boohoo
101. From the Top Leopard Maxi Dress
