If the Temp’s Above 75, You’ll Spot Our Editors in This Easy Outfit

Temperatures officially hit triple digits this week and the people have spoken: Real clothes are canceled. (Especially specially anything that requires assembling an outfit with multiple layers.) If your ask our editors, there’s only one acceptable outfit once the temperatures are above 75, and it’s a good old maxi dress.

Maxi dresses are the definition of a summer wardrobe essential. They’re the one-and-done outfit that makes it look like you tried, even if the only real effort you made was choosing which sandals to throw on at the last minute. Whether you’re running errands, heading to dinner, or just braving your morning commute, a maxi dress works with everything from ballet flats to sleek kitten heels and somehow always manages to look put-together. But the real magic of a maxi dress? You can wear the same one on repeat all summer, and with a new bag, a few jewelry swaps, or a change in footwear, you can make it feel brand new every time you reach for it. Think of maxi dresses as a blank canvas, ready to be styled a hundred different ways depending on your mood (or how much effort you’re willing to put in).

This summer, we’re reaching for our maxi dresses on repeat. Keep scrolling to see exactly how we’re styling them to look and stay cool all summer long.

How to style a maxi dresses for summer 2025

With a baseball hat and mesh ballet flats

Gone are the days of reserving dresses for special occasions. Wear your maxi dress to a baseball game, the grocery store, or a picnic in the park for a look that’s just as effortless as shorts and a tee (but arguably even easier). Style yours with mesh ballet flats, toss on a baseball cap, and drape a sweater across your shoulders for a combo that feels casual, intentional, and completely on-trend.

With leather slides and a crochet bag

Leather slides give even the most dramatic maxi dress a sense of ease, while a crochet bag adds just enough structure to feel curated, not chaotic. The duo is effortless enough to look like you just threw it on, but still wouldn’t be out of place on someone’s Pinterest board. Bonus points for a bold, red maxi: it’s peak summer energy and guaranteed to turn heads without trying.

With fisherman sandals and a raffia tote

If you’ve exclusively styled maxi dresses with strappy sandals up until this point, it’s time to switch things up. Fisherman sandals—chunky, practical, and enduringly chic—anchor the ease of a maxi dress and are perfect for days spent walking, traveling, or bopping around the city. Add a raffia tote for texture and you’ve got an outfit that’s trendy but still feels totally effortless. It’s the kind of look that makes you feel pulled together, even if you got dressed in five minutes.

With sleek heels and a lightweight blazer

Blazers escaped the boardroom years ago, and for good reason. When styled with jeans or a sweeping summer maxi, it’s a look that reads less “quarterly review” and more “I have range.” Just make sure you reach for one in a lightweight fabric like linen or cotton to beat the heat. Wear it to the office if you must, but know that this combination is equally suited for martinis with the girls at 6 p.m.

With flip-flops and a straw bucket hat

Flip-flops are officially the sandal of the summer. When styled right, they can look instantly elevated. With a breezy maxi dress, they give off a relaxed, cool-girl energy that’s perfect for both beach days and hot city streets. Top it off with a straw bucket hat for a nod to that laid-back, coastal style we’re all channeling this season. The look is effortless and just the right amount of undone.

The best maxi dresses of 2025

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tinsley Crisp, Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer

Tinsley Crisp is a Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer at The Everygirl and specializes in reporting on the season’s latest trends and hottest products. As a New York City-based stylist, she’s committed to injecting joy into the art of getting dressed and delivering attainable yet aspirational content to our readers.

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