maxi dress with flowers Baltic Born Womens Katherine | Cream + Rust Floral 100% polyester Sleeves style Zapaka Women White Blue Flower

Embellishment: Appliques, Feathers

A black maxi dress, or at least a plain one in another color, is, in my mind, an essential piece that every woman should have in her closet

Find frocks from coveted fashion houses like Rodarte, Khaite, Proenza Schouler (plus tons from incredible designers you're yet to discover) that range from structured, to ethereal, to slinky-sexy

get the bodice pattern HERE and the pocket pattern HERE Linen maxi dress with straps Heres a pattern that produces the best results when you use a colorful, high-contrast patterned fabric to sew the dress that has spaghetti shoulder straps, an exposed upper back, a deep and wide V-neck at the front, and a gathered seam under the bra that makes the draped maxi skirt flare a bit

But if you love a trendy hue, you can incorporate it subtly through accessories or fabric choices