Plus-Size Winter Maxi Dresses Shopping Guide

Though some of us might consider maxi dresses a staple for summer vacation photoshoots or boozy spring brunches with our friends, the piece has so much more to offer than simply a warm weather option. Even when the temperatures are absolutely frigid, consider adding a few plus-size winter maxi dresses to your wardrobe. Jeans and turtleneck sweaters are always a solid winter pick, but this season, branch out with a few winter maxis, too. You’ll be amazed (and perhaps a bit surprised) at how effortlessly these wintry beauts pair with your warmest booties and chicest sneakers.

What makes a maxi dress winter-appropriate isn’t just the fact that they’re easily worn with boots and a puffer coat. Available in warm hues, wintry patterns (like dark florals and animal prints), and often with longer sleeves for warmth, these maxis are next-level. Everything you love about winter fashion can be found in a maxi dress—and frankly, they’re all worth shopping.

For those who are still obsessed with the zebra print trend, try it in maxi dress form with your favorite chunky white sneakers this winter. If you’re a fan of silky frocks, opt for a red or green iteration paired with heeled booties. Or, keep it simple with a classic black maxi dress. When you’re outside in the freezing temperatures, just add a warm coat. Yes, wearing maxi dresses in winter really is that simple.

And thankfully, these dresses are as easy to shop as they are to style. From bold winter florals to trendy animal prints, there’s no shortage of gorgeous dresses from which to choose this season. Do yourself a favor and add a few of these 17 pieces to your cart, then watch as they become your new winter uniform.