How to Style a Black Maxi Dress? 9 Creative Ideas

If you choose the right accessories, a black maxi dress can be transformed into a variety of looks for both a casual day and a formal night out. So how to style a black maxi dress?

To create a new look, all you need to do is work with a few better basics and jewelry that you probably already own.

Today, I’m taking this elegant yet simple black maxi and sharing three different ways to style it for any occasion you have this spring and summer.

How to Style a Black Maxi Dress?

Here I’m going to show you how to style a black maxi dress.

1. Layered Shirt

I simply threw a linen button-down shirt over the maxi dress for look one. I buttoned one or two buttons from the bottom before tying it up in the front.

I have a nice shoulder bag as an accessory, and I have classic sparkling sandals on my feet. These small additions have produced a look that is both extremely casual and extremely elegant.

2. Black Sweater

One of my favorite methods for wearing a maxi dress is look number two. Then, you tuck it under your bust and cover it with a thin sweater.

A nice pair of sandals or shoes will finish off the outfit’s formal and upscale appearance.

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3. Long Cardigan

A long cardigan and some strappy heels are all you need for look number four to transform your plain maxi dress into something stunning.

You can wear this outfit for a dinner date or other formal occasion because the transformation is so simple and stylish. The black maxi dress now looks more sophisticated.

4. Cropped Cardigan

The fifth look is a little bit more funky; it is fashionable and a little bit edgy. You wear a simple cropped cardigan over the dress that has a few buttons fastened at the bottom.

For a more casual appearance, I’m wearing it with one shoulder on and one off. I then have some nice combat boots on my feet to complete this casually edgy look.

5. Country Chic

The third look is by far my favorite for the current season. Here, a pair of traditional cowboy boots and a sweet cardigan in an earthy green create a stylish country look.

6. Silk Scarf

I used a silk scarf for the ensuing outfit, weaving it in between the straps and tying it in the front. It has a nautical, sailor, boating vibe that makes me picture myself in a very upscale setting sipping champagne and eating caviar on a yacht.

To finish the look, I slipped on a pair of sandals that matched.

7. T-shirt

Next, in complete contrast to the more upscale ones, we have a look that is extremely casual. This is your go-to trick of layering an oversized graphic t-shirt over your maxi dress, tying it at the side, and then tucking the knot under.

I’m wearing a black top with a black dress, and I have a simple pair of clack sneakers on my feet to match.

8. Ruched Effect

In order to shorten the maxi dress and give it a ruched look at the waist for the next outfit, I took some string, tied it around my waist, and pulled the fabric over it.

You can really make the most of your maxi dress by using this time-honored technique to convert it to a midi dress.

9. Comfy Casual

I absolutely adore this final look. My go-to outfit for the maxi dress is just a denim jacket and some platform sneakers.

This pairing is simple and always works, regardless of the color or style of maxi dress you choose.

For more maxi dress outfit ideas, please read How to Style a Maxi Dress.

Final Words: How to Style a Black Maxi Dress

A black maxi dress, or at least a plain one in another color, is, in my mind, an essential piece that every woman should have in her closet.

Whether you want to create a casual or formal look, there is a way to dress up or dress down this wonderfully versatile piece of clothing.

In the comments section below, let me know which outfit is your favorite.

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