Plus-Size Maxi Dresses Shopping Guide: 101 Dresses Under $275

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.