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Five summer maxi dresses

You don't need to go to great lengths to look summer-cool and to beat the heat. For effortless warm-weather style, slip on a voluminous, ankle-grazing dress for a complete one-stop outfit.
By Grace Toby
July 13, 2013
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Five summer maxi dresses

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Maxi dresses

White night

With a crochet top and loose bottom, dress up this maxi with heels and accessories for a more formal summer invite.

Get it: Nightcap Isobel Crochet Maxi Dress, $134, Free People

Five summer maxi dressesFree People maxi dress

Green goddess

This rich green tone looks flattering on all skin tones.

Get it: Sikuli Diamond dress, $138, Anthropologie

Five summer maxi dressesDiamond dress, Anthropologie

Beach babe

We want to live in this ultimate flowy-to-the-max dress - whether we're hitting the beach or not.

Get it: Audrina dress, $269, Club Monaco

Five summer maxi dressesAudrina dress, Club Monaco

Olive it

This Grecian-inspired dress in a rich sepia tone is the perfect mix of chic and comfort.

Get it: Heritage sleeveless knit patio dress, $130, Banana Republic

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Five summer maxi dressesKnit patio dress, Banana Republic

Sailor stripes

For those sweltering summer days, this low scoop back tank dress with adjustable straps is the perfect go-to.

Get it: Flynn Skye Nautical maxi, $103, Free People

Five summer maxi dressesFlynn Skye maxi, Free People

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