Maxi dresses are great for all occasions and incredibly easy to slip on, but if you’re not into them, a maxi skirt is a great alternative. They do require a bit more work, but can always be worn with a neutral top to create an effortless outfit. They’re just as comfortable as maxi dresses in the summer and actually provide more styling options.
An easy way to style a maxi skirt is by throwing on a neutral top, but you can also get a maxi skirt in a neutral color and wear it as a basic. If you’re into a more colorful version like the pink skirt I’m wearing, a fun way to go is monochrome. You can always go wilder with your combination though, and pair it with something more unexpected like a tropical print red top. A printed skirt (perhaps tropical or floral for summer) can be styled just as easily by reversing the tips above. There really is no end to your options.
Do you like maxi skirts? How do you like to style them?
Thank you for reading. Be kind. Be you.
If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:
Pleated maxi skirt, similar here and here
Tropical print top, similar here and here
67 Comments
Anya Dryagina
August 22, 2018 at 5:36 amReally amazing outfit dear!
Have a good day!
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 8:47 pmThank you Anya! 😊
Ivana Split
August 22, 2018 at 6:30 amWhat a lovely look! You look stunning in this maxi dress. I really like the top you styled it with and the belt.
P.S. You’re right! Maxi skirts offer great styling options. You’ve inspired me to dig into my closet and find my maxi skirts.
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 8:49 pmThank you so much Ivana! I’m glad you liked it 😊
Jeanne
August 22, 2018 at 7:49 amLove the pleats on that skirt!
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 8:55 pmThank you Jeanne! 😊
Federica Di Nardo
August 22, 2018 at 10:00 amThis color really suits you!
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 8:57 pmAwww, thanks Federica! 😊
Ivana Split
August 22, 2018 at 10:35 amhave a lovely day!
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 8:58 pmThanks Ivana! 😊
Natalie Leung
August 22, 2018 at 11:53 amLove the skirt! great combination 🙂
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 9:00 pmThank you Natalie! 😊
Mica
August 22, 2018 at 12:01 pmLove the pleats in your skirt! It’s such a pretty skirt, and I like that belt with it.
I really like maxi skirts, they are my favourite kind of skirt as you’re right, they can go with a lot!
Hope that you are having a really good week 🙂
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 9:05 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Mica! 😊
Marisa Cavaleiro
August 22, 2018 at 1:17 pmHi Kath
I also like this wilder option more. With a neutral color would be a more boring look. But actually today we can wear whatever we want and how we want. You look beautiful in pink in this maxi skirt.
xoxo
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Kathrin
August 22, 2018 at 9:06 pmWe really can wear anything! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Marisa! 😊
Ann
August 22, 2018 at 1:19 pmLove your maxi skirt
and the color is fabulous.
Ann
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Kathrin
August 23, 2018 at 1:53 amThank you so much Ann! 😊
Daniel
August 22, 2018 at 2:15 pmSuch a lovely look!
Daniel x
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 4:49 amThank you Daniel! 🙂
Michaela
August 22, 2018 at 2:25 pmI own a single maxi skirt and now I think I should have at least a few more, if I can make fun outfits like this!
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 4:49 amThey are a lot of fun to style 🙂
Carina Herren
August 22, 2018 at 2:40 pmI love maxi skirts! And I love that fuschia color on you! It’s so fun and easy to wear in the summer! 😉
Carina
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 4:55 amThank you for your sweet comment Carina! 🙂
Abdel
August 22, 2018 at 3:27 pmYou look so gorgeous dear ♥
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 4:57 amThank you Abdel! 🙂
Heather Rowland
August 22, 2018 at 6:26 pmLoving the bright pink and this is definitely a fab alternative – thanks so much for sharing!
Heather xoxo
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:19 amThanks Heather! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Benita James
August 22, 2018 at 7:25 pmLike the concept of the dress and how you’ve styled it.
Bernie, xx
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Benita James
August 22, 2018 at 7:25 pmSkirt*
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:19 amAwww, thanks Benita! 🙂
Mihaailo
August 22, 2018 at 8:01 pmYou look so flawless and beautiful! Love the place of this photo shoot!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:19 amThank you for your sweet comment Mihaailo! 🙂
Maria
August 22, 2018 at 11:22 pmCute look! xo, M
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:23 amThanks Maria! 🙂
Jenny Yang
August 23, 2018 at 2:18 amI love this so much–it looks so effortlessly chic!
xx jen
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:29 amThank you Jenny! I’m glad 🙂
Airish Abella
August 23, 2018 at 6:43 amYou’re definitely right about maxi skirts! It looks lovely on you, by the way! 🙂
Anyway, I’m following you on Bloglovin and on Pinterest!
Hear from you soon!
Love, Airish
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:47 amAwww, thank you so much Airish! 🙂
Grace Sawford
August 23, 2018 at 7:08 amwhat a beautiful maxi dress! LOVE the color x
have a wonderful day!
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:50 amThank you so much Grace! 🙂
Amy
August 23, 2018 at 1:44 pmKathrin, I love this dress on you! The colors are fantastic, and I love a good pleat skirt, girl. I think a green or blue belt would also look great with this. Love this on you!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:54 amI think you’re right about the green or blue belt. Thank you for the wonderful comment Amy! 🙂
Lorna
August 23, 2018 at 2:50 pmThis is lovely! I like how you styled the maxi skirt with the top to create a dress!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:55 amThank you so much Lorna! 🙂
Kara
August 23, 2018 at 3:34 pmThis is such a fun outfit! I love how you styled the skirt with a patterned shirt. I think I prefer maxi skirts over maxi dresses because you have many more styling options.
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:56 amThanks Kara! That’s why I love maxi skirts too, although maxi dresses have their uses as well 🙂
Gil Zetbase
August 23, 2018 at 5:20 pmSo beautiful dress!
Have a nice evening!
Gil Zetbase
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 5:57 amThank you Gil! 🙂
The Exclusive Beauty Diary
August 23, 2018 at 6:16 pmGorgeous skirt, dear! I really like how it looks like and color of it!
I’m also huge fan of maxi skirt and during summer they are one of my favorite piece of clothes!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:01 amThank you so much! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Mariann Yip
August 23, 2018 at 9:29 pmLove that outfit, the skirt is so gorgeous! https://mariannyc.com/2018/08/23/one-aldwych-hotel/
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:04 amThank you Mariann! 🙂
jane
August 24, 2018 at 5:23 amYou look so chic and feminine in this dress kathrin.
I love the color on you too.
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:04 amThank you so much for the sweet comment Jane! 🙂
sepatuholig
August 24, 2018 at 7:23 amSuch a great look, it’s a nice way of styling…
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:04 amThank you so much! 🙂
Mary Maria
August 24, 2018 at 10:04 amVery cool, dear! Have a nice weekend!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:06 amThanks Mary Maria! 🙂
Elegant Duchess
August 24, 2018 at 12:05 pmYou look fabulous in this pleated skirt, I love this vivid hue! Funny enough, as much as I love long dresses I’m a bit adamant when comes to maxi skirts. I need to give them another go! xx
Much Love,
Elegant Duchess xx
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:07 amThank you so much for your sweet comment! You should; they might surprise you 🙂
Radi
August 24, 2018 at 10:17 pmOhhh so pretty! I love the corset you’ve added at the waist. Beautiful colors!!!
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Kathrin
August 25, 2018 at 6:07 amThank you so much Radi! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Missy May
August 28, 2018 at 12:11 pmGotta love a good maxi skirt. I style it the same way you have here. So beautiful! 🙂
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Kathrin
August 29, 2018 at 3:52 amAwww, thank you so much for the sweet comment 🙂
Indi
August 29, 2018 at 6:51 pmGreat outfit! Looks especially great in the contrast with the nature!
Kathrin
September 1, 2018 at 4:39 amAwww, thanks! That’s what I was going for 🙂