Naomi Watts shows the easiest way to style a maxi dress

This simple trick makes a maxi dress work for morning, noon and night.

By Marta Sadowski

July 18, 2014

Naomi Watts leaving the Brentwood Country Mart

Naomi Watts (Photo, Wenn.com/Keystone Press)

Weekend Style- Naomi Watts

Style inspiration: Naomi Watts

Don't let brisk mornings and cool summer nights drag down your breezy summer style. Layer your favourite blazer over any maxi, to instantly make your dress more versatile (and perfect for an over-air conditioned office). It will instantly add sophistication, and warmth, to your look.

Naomi Watts (Photo, Wenn.com/Keystone Press)

Maxi-mum impact

Printed Empire Maxi Dress, $65, American Eagle.

Perfect fit

Figure-fit jacket, $40, H&M.

Punch of pink

Handheld Bag with Metal Bar and Winged Detail, $75, Asos.

ASOS Handheld Bag with Metal Bar and Winged Detail

Strappy slip on

Material Girl Flat Sandal, $24, The Bay.

Lilac lunettes

Sunglasses, $12, Aldo.

Naomi Watts shows the easiest way to style a maxi dress

Delicate decoration

Silver Necklace, $58, House of Harlow 1960.

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