Not quite a mini, not quite a maxi, the midi dress sits somewhere perfectly in between. Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish. It offers the right amount of coverage without too reading fussy, making it one of the most versatile silhouettes for summer.
Vogue’s Favorite Midi Dresses:
Whether you for go for airy linen or cotton or elegant silk; something neutral or joyfully printed, the midi dress can go wherever you need it to. Heading on holiday? Try Cap d’Antibes’s terry cloth option with a tassel trim. Dressing for a wedding or cocktail party? Opt for a patterned satin option. In need of an smart-casual look for the office? Classic stripes are always a winner. Best of all, the midi’s length works with virtually any kind of shoe—from loafers to soft ballet flats to heeled flip-flops.
Shop our seasonal favorites below, plus all the inspiration you need for how to wear it right now.
Beach-Bound
This Cap d’Antibes dress is a chic addition to any holiday wardrobe. Just add a statement bangle, a straw bag, and an embellished sandal.
Cap d’Antibes
Aurelia tasseled midi dress
Juju Vera
Olympia gold-tone arm cuff
Khaite
small Billie bucket bag
Ancient Greek Sandals
Esther bead-embellished sandals
Farmers’ Market Chic
Keep it simple for a Saturday weekend farmers’ market run with a gingham dress by Dôen. Style it with classic espadrilles and a sun hat from Janessa Leone for an effortlessly romantic look.
Dôen
Nevita belted midi dress
Castañer
Carina canvas espadrilles
Lié Studio
The Lola mookaite and sterling silver earrings
Rooftop Cocktail
For a fresh summer look, opt for breezy blue satin slip dress for summer cocktails. Style with green satin pouch by Prada, Khaite python-strap sandals, and a semiprecious lapis lazuli bracelet for a playful mix of textures.
Khaite
Loop kitten heel sandals
Prada
Prada Wish Re-Nylon pouch
Summer in the City
Heatwave dressing? Stick to lightweight colors in even lighter fabrics, like this jersey-tie midi dress from Toteme, styled with Christian Louboutin T-strap sandals, a pendant necklace, and a woven bag. It’s all the season’s essentials in one outfit.
Toteme
tie-detailed midi dress
Christen
Edge T-strap sandals
Dragon Diffusion
Nantucket woven leather tote
Ladylike With a Twist
Weekend lunch in the diary? Embrace the unexpected by teaming up a printed midi with loafers and a shoulder bag.
Marina Moscone
twill polka-dot dress
Church’s
Onyx leather loafers
Completedworks
gold-plated earrings
Head-to-Toe Black
For an all-black everyday look, opt for this Sir the Label dress. Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
Aeyde
Wilma leather sandals
Thistles
The Lex sunglasses
Bohemian Flair
Add a bit of texture to a summer dress with a crochet headscarf, raffia bag, and simple gold rope necklace. Finish the look with oversized sunglasses and flatform sandals.
Posse
Darya lace-trimmed dress
Pandora
rope chain necklace
Lack of Color
triangle bandana
9-5 Ease
For a casual yet polished office look, try this H&M white midi. Introduce color through jewelry.
Cordera
handmade beaded tote
Emme Parsons
Ernest leather sandals
Lizzie Fortunato
Comet amazonite earrings
Summer Blooms
Add a floral bloom to your rotation this summer. This midi can be paired with white flat oxfords and a leather tote for the office, or heels and a clutch for a dinner out.
Isabel Marant
Lyndsay midi dress
Proenza Schouler
Glove brogues
Roxanne Assoulin
