Loose, swingy maxi dresses are a breath of fresh air in your summer wardrobe. They’re packable (who can even tell if they’re wrinkled?), they’re flattering (how lean you look under those layers) and they draw admiring looks from all the other women who opted for a skinny party dress or pencil jeans instead of a feminine, flouncy number. Which one suits you?
10 Ruffled Dresses with Max Style, Zero Effort
Published Jun 25, 2018
Madewell
Simple Sleeveless
White tiers are pretty princess with sandals or punk cool with sneakers.
Pixie Market
Strapless
The ruffle up top says cha-cha-cha, while the roomy skirt says you’ll have a second slice of cake.
Pixie Market, $135
Ganni
High-low Hem
When a dress is this slinky-sexy, shower slides make it look more casual than dressy.
Anthropologie
Strappy
Wear it with a T-shirt underneath for day and with high heels for cocktail hour.
Nordstrom
Asymmetrical
With espadrilles and a simple shawl, it’s the perfect night-out dress for your beach vacation.
J.Crew
Striped
Your Fourth of July party dress. (Pair with red statement earrings.)
shopbop
Slip Dress
You’ve always wanted a dress you can sleep in and then wear to brunch, and here it is.
Revolve
Crossback
Wear it over a T-shirt at the office and then bare for the farmers market run.
shopbop
Drawstring
We love this major ruffle hem next to a pair of dad sneakers.
asos
Wrap Dress
For the odd gloomy June day, wear this over a pair of loose-fitting jeans.
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