How to Style a Maxi Dress in Winter?

The Long Dress: A Seasonal Essential

The long dress, a staple of our wardrobe during the summer, is perfect for everyday wear and can be worn both at the beach and for elegant evenings. Light, flowy, colourful, whether plain or patterned, it flatters all body shapes and enhances your silhouette.

Whether it's an empire waist, long-sleeve shirt style, thin straps, or a wrap style with puffed sleeves, we keep wearing it in autumn and bring it out again in spring, paired with a seasonal jacket.

But what if we didn’t pack it away at all and kept wearing it all year round? Here’s how to style your maxi dress, even during the winter months.

Which long dress to choose for winter?

While a long dress can be worn all year round, not all of them are suitable for every occasion.

Avoid white dresses or very light colours, as they are too reminiscent of summer. Instead, opt for darker colours that are easy to pair with other hues.

Bohemian-style dresses with floral patterns and vibrant prints are perfect for this. However, it's best to avoid slit dresses, as they are not particularly practical in winter.

Choose your dress based on its material, which should be of good quality, and steer clear of dresses that crease easily. While they may look lovely, these can truly become a nightmare for anyone who wants to sit down during the day...

How to Properly Coordinate Your Outfit for the Winter Chill?

When it’s cold, you’d rather wrap yourself up in warm clothes than put on a dress.

But with a long dress that has the great advantage of covering your legs, you can enjoy wearing a dress again, even during the winter months.

Here are some stylish ideas for wearing your long dress in winter, so you can look fantastic without catching a chill!

Wear a long coat, a blazer, or a leather jacket

With a long dress, you can confidently wear a men's coat or an oversized blazer, which enhances your silhouette, especially if you have a defined waist.

Or, if the temperatures allow it, a leather biker jacket for a rock look.

If your dress has a print, choose a solid coat or jacket.

If your dress is plain, you can pair it with a checkered tweed blazer for a unique and stylish look.

Pair your maxi dress with a chunky knit jumper or long cardigan

Perfect with a retro bohemian-style dress, it pairs beautifully with a long chunky-knit cardigan.

Alternatively, you can wear your long dress with a jersey, similar to how you would style a long skirt. If your dress has a defined waistline, you could try teaming it with a crop top for a trendier look.

For the colours, we’re sticking to basic colours that are easy to match, such as beige, brown, black, or grey.

Wear Thick Tights

Having a stylish and elegant look every day, absolutely! However, there's no way I'm going to be cold.

So, underneath your dress, you can indulge in warm, thick tights, which will barely be noticeable.

There are many solid-coloured models, some of which are referred to as polar. These are very warm and feature a fleece lining on the inside, providing great comfort even in extremely cold conditions.

You can also choose a very thick legging if you prefer this type of style.

Wear boots or ankle boots

When it comes to footwear, pair your long dress with your favourite boots or ankle boots.

Whether it's leather, suede, camel, or black, experiment with textures and colours.

Camel-coloured ankle boots give a bohemian look, which you can complete with a fringed bag or a headband.

Biker-style boots, on the other hand, add a rebellious vibe that pairs well with a leather jacket.

Long dresses pair beautifully with block heels; it's best to steer clear of stilettos. And don't forget to match the colour of your handbag with your shoes.

Bohemian Long Dress

Play with Ethnic Accessories

To spice up your outfit, enhance your look with a touch of elegance using ethnic pendant necklaces and bold earrings.

Continue the look by cinching your waist with a belt over a denim shirt, and add a patterned scarf to highlight your neck and shoulders.

Fetch out the beanies, gloves, mittens, and scarves for winter

Embrace the winter vibe by mixing up your accessories to stay warm, like pairing a matching beanie and gloves set.

We prefer to choose them in solid colours, but with a bold knit.

Opt for subtle details like a knitted flower or a shiny thread.

Add a scarf to keep nice and warm, or a snood. And for those who want a bohemian look even in winter, consider fingerless gloves!