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Maxi dresses are having a serious moment for 2023! 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 (a.k.a. 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 15 of our favorite maxi dresses for apple-shaped bodies below. Let’s get shopping!
![CUPSHE Women's Loose V Neck Allyssa Surplice Ruched Dress Formal Dress Short Sleeve Elastic Waist Side Slit Maxi Dress Orange](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41TafKKIsZL._SL500_.jpg?w=375&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Cupshe Allyssa Elastic Waist Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Flowy and comfortable
- Three color options
- Cinched yet stretchy waist
- Only one review so far
- Only available in S-XL
![GRACE KARIN Women's Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress Summer Boho Ruffle Dress Sleeveless Swing A-Line Smocked Waist Cami Dress with Pockets Green L](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41bm63DvW2L._SL500_.jpg?w=400&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Grace Karin Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Can dress up or down
- Wide, smocked waist
- Nine colorways
- Some sizes are selling out
- May require a slip
![caslonr caslon(r) Sleeveless Jersey Maxi Dress in Black at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Small](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/88432917-31f7-4969-99e5-0a80c51d033f.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Caslon Sleeveless Jersey Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Soft, stretchy jersey material
- Six colors
- Shoppers say it doesn't cling
- Torso may be slightly short on super tall frames
- Only partially lined
![ANRABESS Women’s Summer Sexy Bodycon Maxi Gradution Dress 2023 Prom Dresses One Shoulder Sleeveless Sexy Cut Out Formal Cocktail Party Dress 765fense-M Pink](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/31RSvZnx3-L._SL500_.jpg?w=375&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Anrabess Bodycon Cutout Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Waist cutout and asymmetrical design create great angles
- 12 colors
- Super stretchy (10% spandex)
- Hand wash/dry flat recommended
- One-shoulder design means you can't wear a regular bra
![Free People free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress in Bird Of Paradise at Nordstrom, Size X-Small](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2cba1e5a-aa26-4538-a066-c92c7c50d0eb.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Free People free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Three colors
- Machine wash, tumble dry
- Great for vacations
- May be see-through
- Could be too low-cut for some shoppers
![NauLon Womens Sexy Cut Out Waist Open Back Bodycon Dress Ankle Length Ribbed Party Club Midi Dresses (as1, Alpha, m, Regular, Regular, Black, M)](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/31dY0r5HtUL._SL500_.jpg?w=260&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
NauLon Cutout Waist Bodycon Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Unique cutout wraps around back and sides
- Stretchy ribbed fabric
- Also available in mini versions
- Needs a racerback (or no) bra
- Only available in S-L
![Summer Dresses for Women 2022 Petite Empire Waist Maxi Dress with Pockets(M,A-Green)](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41r-NXZLaL._SL500_.jpg?w=234&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Pogtmm Floral V-Neck Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Side pockets
- High waistline elongates legs
- Nine colorways
- Not cotton
- Only one solid shade
![Maggy London Floral Ruffle Sleeveless Faux Wrap Maxi Dress in Coral Pink at Nordstrom, Size 0](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/8e8e39d5-7096-47f4-8756-a0454503641e.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Maggy London Floral Ruffle Sleeveless Faux Wrap Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Beautiful wedding guest dress
- Two colors
- Very flattering faux-wrap design
- May need help zipping it up
- Three ratings but no reviews
![Floerns Women's Summer Tropical Floral Print Halter Neck Split Maxi Dress Dark Blue M](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41keRKyq65S._SL500_.jpg?w=375&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Floerns Tropical Floral Print Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Tie belt at waist
- High slit for movement
- Eight colors
- Non-stretch fabric (apart from the waist)
- Halter neckline needs special bra or no bra
![City Chic Sylvie Floral Wrap Maxi Dress in Mesmerising Fl at Nordstrom, Size X-Large](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10fe4b4e-7e42-4c4d-a308-aeb23ae26bd0.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
City Chic Sylvie Floral Wrap Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Plus sizes
- Slip lining
- Cinched tie waist
- Sizing is a little confusing — check size guide
- Only one colorway
![BLENCOT Women's Casual Boho Floral Printed Deep V Neck Loose Long Sleeve Long Evening Dress Ruched Cocktail Party Maxi Wedding Dress Apricot Large](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41rKwWF4j1L._SL500_.jpg?w=367&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Blencot Long-Sleeve Floral Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- On sale!
- 26 colorways
- Accommodates larger busts
- One shopper said the slip underneath is a bit short
- Only available in S-XL
![Loveappella Tiered Faux Wrap Knit Maxi Dress in Black at Nordstrom, Size Small](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e4d0c34d-e5ab-4c1c-a19f-ee569a36ab08.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Loveappella Tiered Faux Wrap Knit Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Machine washable
- Two colors
- Flowy tiered skirt
- Might need help tying the back
- No reviews yet
![ZESICA Women's 2023 Summer Crossover Halter Neck Sleeveless Plaid Cut Out Backless Flowy A Line Maxi Dress,GreyGreen,Small](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/41MqjNPryYL._SL500_.jpg?w=357&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Zesica Crossover Halter Neck Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- 26 colorways
- Adjustable
- Machine washable
- Risk of unwanted side-boob
- May not provide enough support
![Karen Kane Sleeveless Colorblock Maxi Dress in Bww at Nordstrom, Size X-Large](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7778d295-800a-40cc-990e-4e89a4f915fb.jpeg?w=500&h=600&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Karen Kane Sleeveless Colorblock Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Angular color-blocking snatches waist without any cinching
- Machine washable
- Available in regular and petite sizes
- Only one colorway
- Lacking reviews
![Verdusa Women's Cut Out Long Sleeve Split Thigh Bodycon Maxi Dress Black S](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/31UQmDn19bL._SL500_.jpg?w=375&h=500&crop=1&quality=86&strip=all)
Verdusa Cutout Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Breathable fabric
- Easy pull-on style
- High slit for movement
- Only one color
- Cutout may be too revealing for some
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