15 of the Best Maxi Dresses for Apple-Shaped Bodies
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Maxi dresses are having a serious moment for 2023! You’ll want to make sure you have numerous ready to go in your wardrobe if you want to stay stylish for summer. But that’s a lot of fabric to work with — how can you make sure each maxi dress you buy will look the very best on you?
If you have an apple-shaped (a.k.a. round) body, you might want to skip shapeless, oversized dresses and concentrate more on anything that defines the waistline. Ties, ruching, cutouts, etc. — we’ll show you 15 of our favorite maxi dresses for apple-shaped bodies below. Let’s get shopping!
Cupshe Allyssa Elastic Waist Maxi Dress
Pros:
Flowy and comfortable
Three color options
Cinched yet stretchy waist
Cons:
Only one review so far
Only available in S-XL
Grace Karin Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress
Pros:
Can dress up or down
Wide, smocked waist
Nine colorways
Cons:
Some sizes are selling out
May require a slip
Caslon Sleeveless Jersey Maxi Dress
Pros:
Soft, stretchy jersey material
Six colors
Shoppers say it doesn't cling
Cons:
Torso may be slightly short on super tall frames
Only partially lined
Anrabess Bodycon Cutout Maxi Dress
Pros:
Waist cutout and asymmetrical design create great angles
12 colors
Super stretchy (10% spandex)
Cons:
Hand wash/dry flat recommended
One-shoulder design means you can't wear a regular bra
Free People free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
Pros:
Three colors
Machine wash, tumble dry
Great for vacations
Cons:
May be see-through
Could be too low-cut for some shoppers
NauLon Cutout Waist Bodycon Dress
Pros:
Unique cutout wraps around back and sides
Stretchy ribbed fabric
Also available in mini versions
Cons:
Needs a racerback (or no) bra
Only available in S-L
Pogtmm Floral V-Neck Maxi Dress
Pros:
Side pockets
High waistline elongates legs
Nine colorways
Cons:
Not cotton
Only one solid shade
Maggy London Floral Ruffle Sleeveless Faux Wrap Maxi Dress
Pros:
Beautiful wedding guest dress
Two colors
Very flattering faux-wrap design
Cons:
May need help zipping it up
Three ratings but no reviews
Floerns Tropical Floral Print Maxi Dress
Pros:
Tie belt at waist
High slit for movement
Eight colors
Cons:
Non-stretch fabric (apart from the waist)
Halter neckline needs special bra or no bra
City Chic Sylvie Floral Wrap Maxi Dress
Pros:
Plus sizes
Slip lining
Cinched tie waist
Cons:
Sizing is a little confusing — check size guide
Only one colorway
Blencot Long-Sleeve Floral Maxi Dress
Pros:
On sale!
26 colorways
Accommodates larger busts
Cons:
One shopper said the slip underneath is a bit short
Only available in S-XL
Loveappella Tiered Faux Wrap Knit Maxi Dress
Pros:
Machine washable
Two colors
Flowy tiered skirt
Cons:
Might need help tying the back
No reviews yet
Zesica Crossover Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Pros:
26 colorways
Adjustable
Machine washable
Cons:
Risk of unwanted side-boob
May not provide enough support
Karen Kane Sleeveless Colorblock Maxi Dress
Pros:
Angular color-blocking snatches waist without any cinching
Machine washable
Available in regular and petite sizes
Cons:
Only one colorway
Lacking reviews
Verdusa Cutout Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress
Pros:
Breathable fabric
Easy pull-on style
High slit for movement
Cons:
Only one color
Cutout may be too revealing for some
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