The Urban Maxi Dress

The Urban Maxi Dress is a pivotal part of the summer season, and so when the dress is such a huge summer essential you should let it creep into the fall essential dressing.

Splendid's navy-blue cotton racer-back maxi dress is an urban take on a classic style @ $125

Laid-back basics don't come much cooler than T by Alexander Wang's black jersey long-sleeved maxi dress.

Make a graphic impression in Jonathan Saunders' black, light-gray and dark-gray jersey color-blocked maxi dress @ $105.

So now that you have seen some of the great options of maxi dresses; I am going to give some ideas for all of you to pair some pieces off with the great maxi dresses shown above but also fit into your wardrobe to use with other pieces in your closet.  

A denim jacket is a key piece to pair off with a maxi dress; denim has been been a such an essential in every season, so when you look for key pieces remember that a good quality fitted denim jacket is always a great investment for you.

Every wardrobe needs a cool-girl coverup like Current/Elliott's mid-blue denim jacket with gold-tone hardware @ $275. Slip it on over everything from fluid dresses to tailoring for instant urban cool. 

Marni's reversible dark-brown leather and shearling tote @ $1185 is the perfect weekend carryall. Team this ultra-versatile style with denim or a great maxi dress.

Marni's handbags are always impeccable they are well constructed, and the leathers are butter soft, I always find that Marni's bags are well worth the money.

Alexander Wang's ribbed gray wool-blend long-length vest @ $325 is a directional knitwear choice. Take your styling from the runway and layer it with a scarf over pants all in fall's gray color palette. 

This is such a great piece that I love and can be worn with a t-shirt, legging and riding boots; and because I am pairing it off with the ultimate maxi dress it will give you the urban downtown chic look.

Step effortlessly from day-to-evening in Pedro Garcia's purple patent-leather pumps ankle shooties @ $495. Team these berry-toned heels with any one of the maxi dresses above and a leather jacket for a contemporary city look.

With the maxi dress don't store it away just because you think it is for the summer, layer it with some of the suggestions shown above, and add some great fall accessories and you will extend the life of the maxi dress and turn it into redressing the URBAN maxi dress.