How to Wear a Tank Top Maxi Dress

Many women sing the praises of maxi dresses because they are casually stylish, comfy and a nice change from pants. The only problem is many are sleeveless or skimpy up top and a lot of gals want a little more coverage.

If you like maxis dresses but need more coverage up top, then here are two suggestions. You can either look for a maxi dress with sleeves, or you can throw on a cute jean jacket over top of a maxi dress.

A Jean Jacket adds Style and Is the  Perfect Cover-Up

A jean jacket looks cool with a maxi because it enhances that laid-back boho vibe.  This is a great outfit to wear to a pool party, a backyard summer bbq, when you are out shopping or when you are on vacation.  A classic, slightly faded blue denim jacket works with every color, or chooses white, which looks nice in summer.

Keep accessories big and casual.

Choose Big Accessories

For a sporty, more youthful look, roll up the sleeves a little to show off your forearms, and then throw on some bangles or layer multiple bracelets.  Keep in mind that accessories need to be a little larger and bolder since, with a maxi, there's a lot of fabric.

Tiny little earrings or a dainty necklace will get lost. You're better off going with accessories that stand out; for example, a pair of oversized hoops, a long scarf, or a funky, wide leather belt with a big decorative buckle. These work with the boho vibe.

A maxi with a jean jacket is casual and fun.

Keep the Shoe and Bag Casual

What women love about maxis is that they can be worn with flat or low wedge shoes so you can feel comfortable but still look casually stylish too.

The other great thing is that since the maxi dress has a long vertical line, it will give you the illusion of looking longer and leaner. Have fun with a natural-looking or sparkly sandal or, if you prefer, a relaxed-looking rope or cork wedge.  I wouldn't recommend wearing a maxi dress with a kitten heels or pumps; it will look too dressy for such a casual look.

Transition Your Maxi Into Fall

If you want to get more mileage out of your maxi dress come fall, you can do what this gal did. She wore a long red tank over the top of the maxi dress, then added a fringed scarf and a denim jacket. It makes it look as if she is wearing a skirt instead of a dress. Two outfits from one dress! If you have a summer maxi dress in your closet, get it out and have some fun trying to layer it for a casual look. It's a nice change from pants, and it makes you feel fresh and feminine.

If you don't care about sleeves but are after a more layered look, then the jean vest over a maxi is trendy this year.

And don't forget, maxi dresses are fabulous for summer parties and even work for summer weddings.

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