Are you tired of your boring black maxi dress?

I know, I know… at first glance, it might just look like a boring black maxi dress. But look closer…

There are shoes and accessories you can add to bring the dress to life!

There are items you can layer over and even UNDER your dress to add some personality!

I CAN HELP! Just keep reading!!!

Check out some of these outfit ideas that will get you feeling excited and confident about your black maxi dress! 

So keep reading and gain some inspiration!

1. Add Accessories!

• Add a Clutch
• Add Earrings
• Add a Belt

Adding accessories can really set your dress apart from all the other black maxi dresses out there in the world. Choose accessories with color or patterns that will add some personality to your look and make it your own!

Add a belt!

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2. Add A Jacket!

• Denim Jacket
• Utility Jacket
• Blazer
• Leather Jacket

Adding a jacket can instantly add sophistication to your look and make you look completely put together!

Did you think maxi dresses could only be worn in the spring and summer seasons?!? Adding a jacket can also make it where you can extend the life of your maxi dress into the fall and winter seasons! Add a jacket and for extra warmth, throw on some booties and tights!

A Blazer

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Adding a leather jacket (or a faux leather jacket!) can instantly take the look of your maxi dress up a notch!

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3. Add a Cardigan!

Adding a cardigan to a black maxi dress is one of the easiest ways to add some color or a fun pattern, but still keep your look comfortable and easy to wear!

• Short Cardigans
• Long-Line Cardigans
• Duster Cardigans
• Dolman Cardigans
• Thick Chunky Cardigans
• Thin Cardigans

ANY CARDIGAN!

Duster Cardigan

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4. Layer Over The Maxi Dress!

• A Denim Button-Up Shirt or a Flannel Shirt
  • Leave a few buttons at the bottom undone and try tying it at the waist.
• A Sweater
  • You might need to size down in a sweater to achieve this look so it’s not too long.
• A T-Shirt
  • Try it tied at the waist. You might need to size up in a tee (to gain some length!) to achieve this look.

Finding a shirt to layer over your maxi will suddenly multiply the versatility of your dress as it now appears like a separate black maxi skirt!

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5. Layer Under The Maxi Dress!

Layering under a black maxi dress is such a fun option as well!

A simple white tee or a striped tee can instantly change the look into a casual option. A crew neck tee would most likely work best, not a V-neck! Why not try a long-sleeved shirt too?

Throw on some flip flops or some sneakers and you’ll have yourself a comfy on-the-go everyday look!

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Some Additional Tips: It’s All About The Details!

→ Throughout this blog post, you might notice that I used quite a wide variety of shoes to style with a black maxi dress! Whether it be flip flops, open-toed heels, booties, flats, or sneakers… a black maxi dress can be matched with almost ANY pair of shoes and still look cute!

→ If your maxi dress is too long to be worn with flats or sneakers, an easy tip is simply to tie a knot at the bottom!!

→ Consider what type of maxi dress you might want to invest in. I own both a sleeveless dress option with a lower neckline as well as a  short sleeve option with a higher neckline. In my opinion, a black maxi dress is one of the most versatile pieces in my closet! So I figured it was worth buying both.

There you have it!

Five easy ways to style a black maxi dress!

I hope you feel inspired!! And more than anything, I hope you can find some more outfits that make you feel confident in what you’re wearing.

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