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Edited by on June 2 2011 at 3:08 PM

It’s no secret the maxi dress is a hot silhouette for summer. From breezy sundresses to embellished formals, you can find the perfect maxi to suit any occasion. If you’re a first timer wearing a long, lean dress, there’s no need to run out and buy 10 different styles. One can get you through the summer when strategically styled correctly. Check out the guide below to wearing 1 maxi dress 4 different ways and indulge your hankering for a hemline change.

Buy 1 Maxi Dress to Wear 4 Different Ways

The dress
Alice + Olivia Stevie Tie-Dye Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress $440, net-a-porter.com

The beach look – This dress is as carefree as the sand when paired with sandals, a sun hat and bright bikini.
REISS Berry 3-Piece Neon Coral Bikini $110, reissonline.com

K. Jacques pour Opening Ceremony Corvette 2-Strap Flats $270, openingceremony.us

Flora Bella Nohora Sunhat $95, calypsostbarth.com

 

The summer wedding look – Dress-up tie-dye with studded shoes, a metallic clutch and ornate coral earrings.
Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Leather Sandals $928, farfetch.com

ASOS Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch $33.24, us.asos.com

Bijoux Heart Cristal de Corail 24-karat Gold-Plated Earrings $390, net-a-porter.com

 

The office look – A breezy dress becomes polished and professional with a sleek heel, neutral blazer and luxe bag.
Modekungen One Down Jacket $130, modekungen.se

Leifsdottir Ilona Heels $328, leifsdottir.com

Antigona Medium Crest Black Bag $2,410, cultstatus.com

 

The night out look – Turn up the volume on a Saturday night with animal print, chunky jewelry and bright red lips.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in Rouge Roxane $30, barneys.com

Opening Ceremony Leopard Print Wedge Shoes $680, harveynichols.com

Wunderkind Coin Detail Necklace $1,250, farfetch.com

 

If you have any questions about these full looks or individual pieces, tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

Story by Amanda Gabriele

I stole my first pair of platforms from the Spice Bus in 1997 when Anglophilia was all the rage. Collector of vintage bags, vinyl and kitchen appliances. My dream of becoming a butcher is momentarily on hiatus so I can teach you how to wear muumuus and apply false eyelashes. Follow me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs.