This Dress Just Became Our New BFF

New season maxi dresses that will blow you away.

Meet your new wardrobe hero: a floor-sweeping tent dress. Not for the faint hearted, it did take us a little convincing from the Scandi set at Copenhagen Fashion Week – see the throw-on-and-go printed maxis worn by the likes of Stephanie Broek and Jeanette Madsen – but once embraced, this diaphanous, dare we say ‘goddess’ dress shape is suddenly everything we need trans-season.

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@stephaniebroek via @stinegoyastudio

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Kylie Minogue wearing @leemathewsau

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We’re taking cues from the ‘hygge' way of life and toning down this maximalist essential with Teva-inspired sandals or Havaianas (it was just a matter of time until this millennium icon got an update). Take inspiration from the smart yet feminine designs from Lee Matthews for an easily integrated daily dose of ‘swish’. And don’t worry, it goes swimmingly with a tweed coat or blazer if Mother Nature deems necessary.

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Otherwise, to really up-level your maxi for a special occasion, turn to vibrant hues from Maggie Marilyn and Stine Goya. Red is a colour to put on your radar. Reframing this fierce shade head-to-toe in a billowing romantic silhouette feels very empowering – here’s how we’re wearing it…

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