Shop these 17 slimming maxi dresses for summer

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We have a complicated relationship with maxi dresses. On the one hand, we love how easy and breezy they are. On a warm day, a long, flowy dress is always our first choice! But many maxi dresses look like tents on Usexaggerating our shape like an expanding balloon.

If you’re looking for summer maxi dresses that shape your figure, you’ve come to the right place! We found 17 styles that will make you look slimmer, thanks to flattering features like waistbands and ruffles that control your tummy. There is a combination of wavy and bodycon, chic and casual, solid and patterned.

1. Black dresses are naturally slimming, but this black maxi dress elevates the look with an empire waist cut. Bonus: there are pockets! – originally $53, now just $36!

2. This off-the-shoulder maxi dress features a smocked bodice and a high slit that accentuate your shape rather than hide it — just plain $42!

3. Dance the night away in this Tiered halterneck maxi dress with a tight waist – originally $46, now just $42!

4. Beachy and breezy! Featuring 3/4 sleeves, a center slit and a wrap waist flowy maxi dress is a flattering version of a mumu – originally $61, now just $48!

5. Beautiful in pink! Make a splash this summer sultry maxi dress with a plunging neckline and high slit — originally $41, now regular $38!

6. We are just terrified of this floral one shoulder maxi dress with a ruffled brim and waistband – originally $51, now plain $38!

7. Available in every color of the rainbow, this one Maxi dress with tie straps has a smocked bodice and an A-line cut – originally $58, now just $47!

8. If you are a sucker for Swiss dots then you will love this beautiful wrap dress with cap sleeves and a split hem with ruffles – plain $47!

9. This boho tank dress is ideal for holidays! Designed with a smocked bodice and tiered skirt, this maxi accentuates all your favorite features – originally $43, now only $36!

10. Need a formal dress for a wedding or special event? Complete with twist-front ruffles, this maxi dress with long sleeves hugs your curves in all the right places – originally $61, now just $58!

11. Designed with built-in shapewear, this black bodycon dress will make you look so ripped away! This spaghetti strap maxi is very similar to the popular Skims lounge dress – only $85!

12. This pleated one-shoulder cocktail dress is such a wonderful style for a summer party. The shoulder and waist straps feature beaded accents for an elevated touch—originally $47, now plain $40!

13. Paint the city red in this maxi with red dots! Even though this halter dress has a looser fit, the waist belt accentuates your figure for a flattering effect – originally $28, now only $20!

14. Va-va-voom! This sleeveless maxi dress with ruffles is such a show stopper. And the jewel tone color options are divine – just $52!

15. If you keep up And just like that…this shirt dress with short sleeves looks like the type of elegant outfit Seema would wear. The ruffles, buttons and tie waist all add a flattering flair – just plain $49!

16. It’s hard to explain how beautiful this is off-the-shoulder maxi dress is real! With a crossover wrap, front slit and ruffles, this figure-hugging dress is sexy and sophisticated at the same time – clean $43!

17. Flower power! This one shoulder floral dress features a gathered waist and tiered skirt for endless twirling — originally $51, now just $30!

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