How to Wear Maxi Dresses in Winter

One of my favorite parts about summer is that you can just throw on a breezy dress and look instantly cute (like compliment-worthy cute) and put-together. Meanwhile, in winter, there’s really no such thing as throw on and go. Even if you’re going with my favorite go-to winter piece, the sweater dress, there’s tights to contend with, and then you’re still freezing because even with wool ones, they’re never that warm. That’s why I love a maxi dress just as much in winter as I do in summer. It’s long and breezy so you can layer leggings or heavy tights underneath or skip them altogether without freezing to death. Yes, layers under and/or over are still required, but unlike your standard short or even midi-dress, the floor length makes them look instantly more dressed up and yet unexpected for everyday in winter. But you don’t need to buy a new set of maxis for cold weather.

Just follow these tips to restyle your fave summery maxis for winter:

• Layer tights or leggings underneath.
• Add boots — ankle or knee boots work. Or try sneakers for a more comfy option. Heels work for dressier occasions. 
• Layer a thin turtleneck underneath. For added warmth, try a moto jacket, chunky cardigan, or fur vest on top. Or top with a chunky sweater. 

 

Layer a turtleneck underneath.

Top it with a fur coat.

 

Layer a long-sleeve shirt under and a moto jacket over. 

 

Top it with a blazer + a huge scarf. 

 

Layer a turtleneck underneath + cropped jacket on top.

Add a baseball jacket + pumps. 

 

Throw a chunky sweater over it.

 

Top it with a moto jacket and a scarf to add edge. 

 

 

Wear pants underneath instead of tights for a sleek minimalistic look.

 

Wear a long cardigan on top. 

Add a blazer + a trench coat + a fur vest + scarf. 

 

Wear a jacket + puffy vest + scarf on top.

 

Double up on jackets.