Summer maxi dresses can be a tricky outfit choice, as they can sometimes make us look bigger than we are. However, there are 19 styles of maxi dresses that have been selected for their ability to sculpt and flatter the body. These dresses feature waist ties, tummy-control ruching, and other flattering details to enhance your figure. With a mix of different styles, from billowy to bodycon, dressy to casual, and solid to patterned, there is something for everyone in this collection.
One of the black maxi dresses included in the selection has an empire waist cut and pockets, making it both slimming and functional, priced at $36. Another option features sleeves, a V-neckline, and a discounted price of $50 at Nordstrom Rack. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress with smocked bodice and high slit is available for just $44, while a halter-neck tiered maxi dress with cinched waist is on sale for $29. A beachy and breezy maxi dress with flutter sleeves, center slit, and wrap waist is priced at $50, and a pretty pink maxi dress with plunging neckline and high slit can be yours for $37.
For those who love florals, there is a one-shoulder floral maxi dress with ruffled trim and tie-waist for $43. A tie-strap maxi dress with smocked bodice and A-line cut is available for $50 in multiple color options. A wrap dress with Swiss dots, cap sleeves, and ruffled split hem is priced at $49, while a boho tank dress with smocked bodice and tiered skirt is on sale for $31. There is also a black bodycon maxi dress with built-in shapewear for $80, similar to the popular Skims lounge dress.
A boho floral frock perfect for spring picnics is discounted to $38, while a red polka-dot maxi dress with halter-neck and waist belt is just $20. A sleeveless ruched maxi dress in jewel tone colors is on sale for $20, and a short-sleeve shirt dress with ruching, buttons, and tie waist is available for $50, reminiscent of the style worn by Seema in “And Just Like That…”. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress with crossover wrap, front slit, and ruching is priced at $40, and a floral dress with gathered waist and tiered skirt is $38. A pleated one-shoulder cocktail dress with beaded accents on the shoulder and waist ties is a stunning choice for a summer celebration, priced at $61. Lastly, a v-neck dress in solid colors or cheetah print pattern is available for $36.
