A flowing boho maxi dress is the one piece that works harder than anything else in your wardrobe. Made in breathable cotton and hand screen-printed with bold florals, paisleys and tropical motifs, a good maxi takes you from the beach to brunch to a birthday dinner. The secret is styling it for the season. Here's how we wear ours all year round in Australia.
Summer: keep it light and barefoot-easy
In the height of summer, let the dress do the work. Choose a sleeveless, wrap or umbrella maxi dress in 100% cotton so air can move freely, and pair it with flat leather sandals, a woven basket bag and a wide-brim hat. Throw a button-front shirt dress over your swimwear as a cover-up, then belt it for lunch by the water.
- Fabric: 100% cotton – cooler than polyester and softer with every wash
- Shoes: slides, espadrilles or barefoot on the sand
- Accessories: shell earrings, straw hat, gold bangles
Autumn: add texture and warmth
As evenings cool, reach for a long sleeve maxi dress in earthy mustard, rust or sage. Layer a cropped denim or suede jacket over the top and swap sandals for ankle boots. Rich, warm-toned prints look beautiful against autumn light.
Winter: layer it like a pro
Yes, you can wear a cotton maxi in winter. Add opaque tights, knee-high boots and a chunky knit cardigan or longline coat. A darker floral or ikat print keeps the look grounded, and belting at the waist over your knit keeps your shape.
Spring: colour and prints
Spring is for joyful colour. Try a coral, lemon or turquoise print with a light cardigan tied over your shoulders and white sneakers for weekend markets. Spring racing or garden parties? Add a statement earring and block heel.
Finding your fit
Most of our maxis are relaxed one-size (AU 6–14) or come in S/M and L/XL. Check our size guide for lengths and measurements – our maxis sit around 127cm from shoulder to hem, so petite frames may like a small sandal heel.
Ready to find yours? Shop all cotton maxi dresses – each one hand screen-printed by artisans in India and handmade with love.