MAXImum summer style: maxi dresses are perfect for hot sunny weather

Ah writing about summer fashion is such a pleasure now that, you know, we're actually HAVING a summer.  And nothing says summer more than a maxi dress.  Endlessly versatile, this look is perfect for day, night and everything in between.  (Morning?).

Maxi dresses work in almost every situation depending on how you style them:   they're good with heels, gladiator sandals, a cardigan and  dressed up with lots of chunky jewellery. Belts worn with maxis are a really great way to bring the look bang up to date too - give it a try.  Maxis are a fail safe swimsuit cover-up of course and great for barbecue wear, or nights out.  And really glam up the look and it will take you to a wedding.

And of course Maxis are available in every conceivable variation - lets have a look at some of the creations that caught my eye.

Shades of grey.  Not 50 shades though.  No, never that.

Maxis in summer shades are delicious.

Brilliant hues of blues

Day time chic

Maxis work for evening glamour and then some.

So are you loving maxi dresses - or steering clear?  Have you picked up a nice one - tell us!