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Have you ever walked past a boutique window display that instantly drew you in to shop? That’s exactly how we felt when we scrolled through these spring dresses! We found 17 loose and slimming maxi dresses that look straight out of a high-end boutique — but start at only $16!
From gorgeous floral numbers that look like they could be 5x the price to sophisticated rich mom styles that look like Hamptons boutique-worthy, these dresses are proof you don’t have to spend hundreds to get fashionable looks. They all have figure-slimming silhouettes that softly drape over the body, sans unflattering clinging. These spring-to-summer transitional styles work for all kinds of occasions, from spring dinner parties to weddings, vacations and so much more!
17 Loose and Slimming Maxi Dresses That Look Expensive
Brunch-Ready Beauties
1. Our Favorite: We seriously can’t believe that this high end-looking floral dress is just $53 . . . plus, it comes in several vibrant spring color combinations.
2. Darling Details: Sip mimosas while looking stylish in this embroidered maxi dress that has a chic, short sleeve design.
3. Rich Mom-Approved: Dress like a rich mom in this striped shirt maxi dress that cinches the waist to create a flattering silhouette.
4. Comfy and Flattering: With how flattering this wrap maxi dress is, no one will know that the soft fabric is secretly super comfy!
5. Puff Sleeve Prettiness: Channel fun and feminine vibes in your wardrobe with this puff-sleeve maxi dress that has a chest-flattering neckline.
Casual Weekend Comfort
6. Our Favorite: Wear this comfy T-shirt maxi dress with tennis shoes for running errands or with a denim jacket and sandals for a spring festival.
7. Boho Beauty: Perfect for days spent picnicking in the park is this boho-inspired maxi dress that pairs well with gladiator sandals and a wide brim hat.
8. Secretly Slimming: Though this soft and stretchy dress is made to be comfy, its wrap silhouette is also cleverly slimming.
9. Has Pockets: From carrying keys to hand sanitizer, there’s several reasons why pockets come in handy with dresses like this flowy maxi style.
Wedding Guest Winners
10. Our Favorite: We gasped when we saw this flowy floral maxi dress is just $16 . . . it looks so designer!
11. High-End Looking: This affordable floral maxi dress looks straight off the rack of a designer boutique.
12. Amazon’s Choice: Perfect for a destination wedding is this floral sleeveless maxi dress that flatters chests of all sizes.
13. Expensive-Looking: Flatter your body while still being wedding-appropriate in this ruffle sleeve maxi dress that has a high side slit.
Vacation-Inspired Finds
14. Our Favorite: Feel and look your best on this year’s vacation in this wrap waist maxi dress that comes in several vibrant floral prints.
15. Beach Babe: Great for all day comfort is this tropical-inspired maxi dress that’s made of a breathable and stretchy fabric.
16. Striped Stunner: Perfect for beach walks at sunset is this flowy striped maxi dress that goes perfect with some woven sandals and some statement earrings.
17. Bestseller Alert: With over 1,000 bought within the last month, this luxuriously loose shirt dress hides bloating.
