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    Maxi Dresses In Winter? Oh Yes...

    Maxi dresses; don't reserve this glam shape solely for your holidays. Rework the floor-sweeper into your winter wardrobe with our edit of the 50 best.

    By Claire Blackmore
    Last updated 24 October 2022 In Features

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    Maxi dresses; don't reserve this glam shape solely for your holidays. Rework the floor-sweeper into your winter wardrobe with our edit of the 50 best.

    Maxi dresses aren't just a chic spring staple, oh no. The fash-pack are reworking the feminine floor-sweeper into their cool winter wardrobes which means we want in on the trend too.

    Think sleek satin pieces perfect for the Christmas party and fashion forward necklines to amp up your occasion wear, plus easy-to-wear jersey buys you won't want to take off the winter maxi will become your go-todress shape all year round.

    Winter Maxi Dresses

    Handpicking high-fashion hero maxis, as well as bargain buys that'll make you double take at the price tag, Marie Claire have made winter maxi dress shopping as easy as wearing one this season...

    Winter Maxi Dresses

    Winter Maxi Dresses

    Winter Maxi Dresses
    (Image credit: Go Runway)

    Handpicking high-fashion hero maxis, as well as bargain buys that'll make you double take at the price tag, Marie Claire have made winter maxi dress shopping as easy as wearing one this season...

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    Whistles Ikat Print Maxi Dress

    Whistles Ikat Print Maxi Dress

    Whistles Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Whistles)

    If you're a fan of print, Whistles' winter maxi dress is one for you.

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    Mango Embellished Neckline Maxi Dress

    Mango Embellished Neckline Maxi Dress

    Mango Dress
    (Image credit: Mango)

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    The rich purple hue of Mango's winter maxi dress is certain to spice up your fashion colour palette.

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    Raquel Allegra Jersey And Silk Maxi Dress

    Raquel Allegra Jersey And Silk Maxi Dress

    Raquel Allegra Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    Masquerading as a top and skirt, this winter maxi dress combines two pieces in one so you're basically snapping up double for your money. Can't go wrong, right?

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    River Island Black Embellished Maxi Dress

    River Island Black Embellished Maxi Dress

    River Island Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: River Island)

    River Island's maxi dress is perfect for a girls' night out if you want to cover up in style.

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    Topshop Tie Dye Marl Maxi Dress

    Topshop Tie Dye Marl Maxi Dress

    Topshop Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Topshop)

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    Team Topshop's tie-dye maxi with a leather jacket and ankle boots for an instant style-win.

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    Alice By Temperley Polka-Dot Maxi Dress

    Alice By Temperley Polka-Dot Maxi Dress

    Alice By Temperley Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    A nod to the maxi dress without going top-to-toe covered, Alice By Temperley's sheer polka dot piece is on our wishlist.

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    Diane Von Furstenberg's Abigail Silk-Jersey Maxi Dress

    Diane Von Furstenberg's Abigail Silk-Jersey Maxi Dress

    Diane Von Furstenberg Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    We're loving the timeless wrap shape of Diane Von Furstenberg's 70s-inspired winter maxi dress.

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    H&M Satin Maxi Dress

    H&M Satin Maxi Dress

    H&M Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: H&M)

    H&M's bargainous winter maxi dress has us racing to the high street.

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    Madeleine Thompson Cashmere Silk-Blend Maxi Dress

    Madeleine Thompson Cashmere Silk-Blend Maxi Dress

    Madeleine Thompson Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    Work this nautical-themed winter maxi dress with a pair of casual Converse for the ultimate day wear attire.

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    Zara Lingerie Maxi Dress

    Zara Lingerie Maxi Dress

    Zara Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Zara)

    Stay on-trend in this winter maxi lingerie dress from Zara. 

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    Stella Mccartney Hawaiian Silk Maxi Dress

    Stella Mccartney Hawaiian Silk Maxi Dress

    Stella Mccartney Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    Add a splash of tropical print into your winter wardrobe with Stella Mccartney's Hawaiian-inspired maxi dress.

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    Topshop Strappy Bias Cut Maxi Dress

    Topshop Strappy Bias Cut Maxi Dress

    Topshop Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Topshop)

    Go for all-out glamour in Topshop's metallic winter maxi dress. 


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    Biba High Neck Pleated Sapphire Maxi Dress

    Biba High Neck Pleated Sapphire Maxi Dress

    Biba Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: House Of Fraser)

    Rich sapphire is a stunning alternative to cobalt this season. Work Biba's blue winter maxi dress with silver accessories to really stand out.


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    Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Silk Crepe Maxi Dress

    Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Silk Crepe Maxi Dress

    Preen Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    It's hard to resist a Preen print, isn't it? So it's a good job you don't have to with this multi-coloured winter maxi dress from the luxe label.

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    French Connection One Shoulder Maxi Dress

    French Connection One Shoulder Maxi Dress

    French Connection Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: French Connection)

    Hot enough for the red carpet, this French Connection winter maxi dress has our eyes glued to it.

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    Alice + Olivia Leather Bodice Maxi Dress

    Alice + Olivia Leather Bodice Maxi Dress

    Alice + Olivia Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: My Theresa)

    Using panelling to separate its features, Alice + Olivia's winter maxi dress adds interest with texture rather than colour.

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    Whistles Lulu Maxi Dress

    Whistles Lulu Maxi Dress

    Whistles Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Whistles)

    We love the simple sleek lines of Whistles' casual khaki maxi dress.


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    By Malene Birger Maxi Dress

    By Malene Birger Maxi Dress

    By Malene Birger Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: My Theresa)

    Shimmer in deep metallic with By Malene Birger's glitzy midnight maxi dress.

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    Acne Lora Bouquet Satin Maxi Dress

    Acne Lora Bouquet Satin Maxi Dress

    Acne Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    Want a feminine winter maxi dress you can dress up or down? Try Acne's gorgeous floral print gown.

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    Jigsaw Embellished Maxi Dress

    Jigsaw Embellished Maxi Dress

    Jigsaw Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Jigsaw)

    Opt for a plunging neckline for instant glamour with this winter maxi dress by Jigsaw.

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    Miss Selfridge Gold Foil Drape Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Gold Foil Drape Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Miss Selfridge)

    This high street buy from Miss Selfridge solves all your winter maxi dress woes.

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    River Island Beige Sequin Maxi Dress

    River Island Beige Sequin Maxi Dress

    River Island Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: River Island)

    Want a winter maxi dress you can recycle for summer? Introducing River Island's glitzy offering.

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    Raoul Embellished Silk-Blend Maxi Dress

    Raoul Embellished Silk-Blend Maxi Dress

    Raoul Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    Crystal shoulders amp up this plush mint green winter maxi dress.

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    Very South LA Vamp Maxi Dress

    Very South LA Vamp Maxi Dress

    Very Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Very)

    Very's casual winter maxi is amazing off-duty alternative for the weekend.

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    Topshop Devore Cut-Out Maxi Dress

    Topshop Devore Cut-Out Maxi Dress

    Topshop Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Topshop)

    Keep cut-outs firmly in your wardrobe this winter but beat the cold with Topshop's cosy winter maxi dress.

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    Topshop Scoop Back Maxi Dress

    Topshop Scoop Back Maxi Dress

    Topshop Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Topshop)

    Be bold in Topshop's chic thigh-spilt winter maxi dress this Christmas.

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    Oasis Monochrome Maxi Dress

    Oasis Monochrome Maxi Dress

    Oasis Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Oasis)

    Oasis' striped monochrome maxi dress has us falling in love with black and white all over again.

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    Miss Selfridge Crystal Fishtail Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Crystal Fishtail Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Miss Selfridge)

    Miss Selfridge's winter crystals have us feeling super-festive, plus we love this maxi dress' chiffon fishtail.


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    Mango Chain Details Maxi Dress

    Mango Chain Details Maxi Dress

    Mango Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Mango)

    Mango's chain detailing has caught our eye. We'll be snapping up this winter maxi dress without fail.

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    Miss Selfridge Floral Devore Cami Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Floral Devore Cami Maxi Dress

    Miss Selfridge Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Miss Selfridge)

    If camisole straps are favoured by you, try Miss Selfridge's dainty floral maxi dress this season.

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    Warehouse Embellished Yoke Maxi Dress

    Warehouse Embellished Yoke Maxi Dress

    Warehouse Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Warehouse)

    Embellished collars add an instant hit of sparkle to any look.

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    French Connection Winter Crystal Maxi Dress

    French Connection Winter Crystal Maxi Dress

    French Connection Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: French Connection)

    The feminine cut of French Connection's winter maxi dress' neckline will elevate your style in one fell swoop.

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    Michael Michael Kors Satin Maxi Dress

    Michael Michael Kors Satin Maxi Dress

    Michael Michael Kors Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    After a super-light satin maxi dress? Michael Michael Kors' graphic square print will certainly take centre stage.

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    Lili-London-Sequin-Split-Front-Maxi-Dress

    Lili-London-Sequin-Split-Front-Maxi-Dress

    Lili London Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Lili London)

    Need a glam Christmas party option? Try Lili London's glitzy homegrown winter maxi dress for your next festive night out.

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    John Lewis Phillipa Satin Silver Maxi Dress

    John Lewis Phillipa Satin Silver Maxi Dress

    John Lewis Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: John Lewis)

    You can't go wrong with this silver satin winter maxi dress from John Lewis for party season.

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    House Of Fraser Almost Famous Lace Panel Maxi Dress

    House Of Fraser Almost Famous Lace Panel Maxi Dress

    House Of Fraser Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: House Of Fraser)

    Go luxe with House Of Fraser's lace panelled winter maxi dress in red.

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    Damsel In A Dress Cobalt Maxi Dress

    Damsel In A Dress Cobalt Maxi Dress

    Damsel In A Dress Winter Maxi
    (Image credit: John Lewis)

    Embrace cobalt this winter in a sleek, front-slit maxi dress.

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    Mango Printed Long Dress

    Mango Printed Long Dress

    Mango Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Mango)

    Nip yourself in a the waist with Mango's cleverly accessorised winter maxi dress. 

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    Alexon Plisse Cut-Out Maxi Dress

    Alexon Plisse Cut-Out Maxi Dress

    Alexon Plisse Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: John Lewis)

    Dark aubergine works with every skin tone so try this Alexon Plisse winter maxi dress for a failsafe option this season.

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    Biba Deep V Maxi Dress

    Biba Deep V Maxi Dress

    Biba Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: House Of Fraser)

    Feel slick in a full skirted burgundy maxi dress this winter by bagging this hot Biba buy.


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    Ariella Cowl Back Satin Maxi Dress

    Ariella Cowl Back Satin Maxi Dress

    Biba Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: House Of Fraser)

    Let your back do the talking in this dropped back winter maxi dress by Ariella.


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    Biba High Neck Pleated Crimson Maxi Dress

    Biba High Neck Pleated Crimson Maxi Dress

    Biba Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: House Of Fraser)

    High neckline's are the ultimate in red carpet chic, get your own slice of glamour at Biba.


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    Halston Heritage Two-Tone Maxi Dress

    Halston Heritage Two-Tone Maxi Dress

    Halston Heritage Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Net-A-Porter)

    Add some volume to your weekend wardrobe with Halston Heritage's colour block maxi dress.

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    Forever Unique Thelma Black Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

    Forever Unique Thelma Black Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

    Forever Unique Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Forever Unique)

    Channel your inner film siren with Forever Unique's beaded black maxi dress this winter.

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    Donna Karen Strech Jersey Maxi Dress

    Donna Karen Strech Jersey Maxi Dress

    Donna Karen Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    For something rather more risqué, try Donna Karen's 50s-inspired, hourglass-cut winter maxi dress in pastel purple.

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    Forever Unique Long Black Cocktail Dress

    Forever Unique Long Black Cocktail Dress

    Forever Unique Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Forever Unique)

    Work Forever Unique's jersey column bodycon maxi dress with killer courts to cut a stunning silhouette.

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    Thakoon Addition Printed Maxi Dress

    Thakoon Addition Printed Maxi Dress

    Thakoon Addition Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: My Theresa)

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    Zero + Mariacornejo Cotton Blend Maxi Dress

    Zero + Mariacornejo Cotton Blend Maxi Dress

    Zero + Mariacornejo Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: The Outnet)

    Red, black and white has got to be one of our favourite colour-combos so we couldn't resist Zero+Mariacornejo's strapless winter maxi dress.

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    Oh My Love Ivory Grecian Maxi Dress

    Oh My Love Ivory Grecian Maxi Dress

    Oh My Love Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: Oh My Love)

    On a budget? We've found a gorgeous winter maxi dress.

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    Heidi Klein Chiffon Maxi Dress

    Heidi Klein Chiffon Maxi Dress

    Heidi Klein Maxi Dress
    (Image credit: My Theresa)

    Perfect for a winter wedding, Heidi Klein's pastel-printed winter maxi dress needs a place in your occasionwear wardrobe.

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