Seasonal Shift: The Maxi

{ Via: Johanna Ortiz at Moda Operandi }

As summer is drawing to a close, we begin to think about transitioning into fall. The good news is that we can do that slowly and stylishly. A fuss free and very much trending way to accomplish this is with the season's maxi dress. Make the maxi the foundation for your autumn wardrobe. Just add a lightweight sweater, a leather jacket (also trending), a wonderful wrap, and a beautiful boot. This edit will help you find something fabulous to wear now and all through fall's cooler weather.

Favorite Daughter Slip Dress

Though I don't wear them, I love a good slip dress. They are so versatile! This one is styled beautifully. For right now, wear the dress alone. By the end of next month, throw on a leather jacket.

 Anthropologie

Theory's Halter Maxi

Perfect for a Labor Day party. Love it as styled here, but red or Burberry accessories would also work well.

Shopbop

Blooming Botanical Ginger Dress

This is the second time I have included this fab floral in an edit. Consider this cotton and spandex dress a chic choice for now into autumn. Would love it with a wrap, as well.

Tuckernuck

Metallic Maxi
A little bit of shimmer can be calmed down with a neutral denim jacket. Also spectacular alone.

Boston Proper

Muse Silk Maxi Shirt Dress

As you know, natural silk breathes, making this dress workable for late summer. Actually silk is rather all seasons. This is why this dress looks good now with slides, and later with boots.

Banana Republic

Ulla Johnson's Isobel Maxi

Made from 100% cotton, this maxi offers maximum style with minimal weight. All of the details are so very chic.

Modaoperandi  or  Neiman Marcus

Rhoe Sada Satin Maxi

One of my favorites! Those sleeves and the slit are everything. And a dress that is flattering to the neck? Yes, please.

Neiman Marcus

Printed Silk Blend Maxi Skirt
You can only find this one online at Cos. It's a print that pops in shades of autumn. There's also a maxi dress in the same print. Well priced.

Cos

Colorblock One Shoulder Dress

One of my (and Tory's )favorites. The details are very special and flattering. Come October, add a leather jacket or wrap.

Tory Burch

Forever The Girl Maxi Dress

Sartorial Sophistication and fall florals. Very pretty and feminine with a touch of sex appeal. At under $200 the price is right, too. Best of all, it comes in standard, petite, and plus sizes.

Anthropologie

Staud Zelda Dress
Super cool and new for Fall. Featuring two trends in one, the maxi and knit dresses. The turtleneck is accented by open construction at the bodice. The high slit can be tempered with over the knee boots. 

Staud Clothing or Net-a-Porter

Proenza Schouler

Striped Jersey Maxi Dress

I have always loved jersey - the sheen to the fabric, the way it drapes. If you get the right size, it can be quite flattering. This zebra creation is so good when paired with red!

Nordstrom    or   Bloomingdale's

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