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16 of the Best Maxi Dresses for Apple-Shaped Bodies
Maxi dresses are having a serious moment for 2024! 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 (AKA 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 16 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
$43.00
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
On Sale: $34Was $50You Save 32%
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
$43.00
Free People free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
Pros:
Two colors
Machine wash, tumble dry
Great for vacations
Cons:
May be see-through
Could be too low-cut for some shoppers
$98.00
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
On Sale: $24Was $27You Save 11%
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
$41.00
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
On Sale: $50Was $80You Save 38%
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
On Sale: $48Was $68You Save 29%
Zesica Crossover Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Pros:
26 colorways
Adjustable
Machine washable
Cons:
Risk of unwanted side-boob
May not provide enough support
On Sale: $60Was $73You Save 18%
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
$149.00
Wolddress Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Pros:
Breathable fabric
Easy pull-on style
Cons:
The looseness of it may not be flattering on certain heights
$29.99
Ofeefan Maxi Dress
Pros:
Comes in 21 colors
Has a loose silhouette
Cons:
Not as fashion-forward as other options
$41.99
Yesno Bohemian Floral Maxi Dress
Pros:
Comes in 41 patterns
Goes up to a XXXL size range
Cons:
The patterns may be too bold for some
$39.99
Prettygarden Wrap Dress
Pros
Has almost 8k 5-Star reviews
Comes in 38 patterns
Cons
The silhouette might not match your personal aesthetic
On Sale: $48Was $61You Save 21%
Fussangshu Smocked Maxi Dress
Pros:
Has a roomy silhouette
Comes in 24 color/pattern options
Cons:
It doesn't accentuate your curves
$14.99
Anrabess Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
Pros:
Comes in 17 patterns
The puffy sleeve design adds a fashionable touch
Cons:
It doesn't have that many 5-star reviews
$40.00
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