Product of the week: The figure-hugging maxi dress

What is it:

The silhouette of the year is undoubtedly the figure-hugging maxi dress that gently hugs the body. The dress is often made of stretchy material so that it conforms to the wearer’s figure and reaches to the ankles. The maxi dress also appears in other variations, for example with cut-outs, ruffles or with a leg slit.

Why you should order it:

It’s not just evening wear that’s gaining in importance again, dresses are also on the rise again. For everyone invited to events and celebrations in the coming months, the figure-hugging maxi dress is a great alternative to traditional evening dresses. However, many of the models are also available in a simpler, more minimalist form, so that they can also be worn in a relaxed setting and as casual wear.

Where we saw it:

On the catwalks, the designers showed numerous variations of the maxi dress and played with the tight silhouette. Givenchy was particularly keen to experiment and showed a wide variety of models: from brightly printed dresses with turtlenecks to floor-length, minimalist dresses in black. Jil Sander also pushed the boundaries of the silhouette, presenting the fitted maxi dress with fluffy materials in metallic optics and pastel tones. At Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, on the other hand, the dress appeared in its classic form as evening wear – either in shiny metallic colors or, inspired by lingerie, in a transparent stretch material.

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How to style it:

The figure-hugging maxi dress can easily be styled with a necklace and a handbag on warm summer and spring days. Depending on the occasion, the dress can be combined with different types of shoes, sneakers work just as well as strappy sandals. With a turtleneck sweater or a wide knit sweater, the dress can also be worn in the colder months. A long coat or trench coat also goes well with this. Boots can complete the look during the day and heeled boots can be combined for the evening.

The figure-hugging maxi dress can be worn in any season and is available in a variety of shapes for different occasions. The silhouette is suitable for fashion-conscious customers as well as for anyone looking for a comfortable look.

This translated post previously appeared on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Pia Schulz