15 stylish and comfortable summer maxi dresses to add to your wardrobe

Despite being cut from a comfortable jersey stretch fabric, this Albaray maxi dress can easily be elevated to wear in the office. Style yours with an oversized blazer and chunky sandals.

A comfortable maxi dress does not have to mean a boring choice: Jigsaw proves this with its floral linen maxi dress. We love the smart contrast topstitching and flattering V-neckline. Wear yours out to dinner with lashings of gold jewellery.

When it comes to dressing in the heat, slim-fitting silhouettes are a no-go. We love this voluminous maxi dress from Hush – it turns to reveal a gorgeous scoop back and bow detail.

Perfect for beach holidays and city strolls alike, this broderie anglaise maxi is ideal for the sunnier months. The cinched empire silhouette is not only flattering, it's also functional – the bodice is smocked with elastic for a comfy fit.

M&S' blue midaxi dress will see you through smart holiday dinners and work meetings alike. Simply underpin yours with a slim-fitting white T-shirt for a touch more coverage.

M&S’ floral maxi dress is cut from a linen-blend, which is perfect for staying cool in this summer. Wear yours to the beach with an oversized straw tote bag or in the city with chunky sandals.

This time of year, it pays to have a maxi dress on hand to wear at impromptu summer events. M&S' floral number feels pretty and feminine thanks to the frilled cuffs and flattering V-neckline, but has a breezy tiered skirt and elasticated waist for added comfort.

The elasticated Bardot top on this Boden maxi dress makes it super versatile – you can choose to wear yours off the shoulder or leave it to sit elegantly as a scoop neck. We love the ditsy floral print and the slightly ballooned sleeves.

White cotton is as timeless as it gets, so you can be sure this Me + Em summer maxi dress will never date. The lightweight fabric, roomy fit and pockets all add to its relaxed appeal. Choose to wear yours with or without the detachable belt.

It doesn't get much more summery than M&S' cheerful colour-blocked maxi dress. Crafted from airy cotton, this tiered style was designed with the beach in mind, but you could easily elevate it for evenings out with wedge sandals and some statement jewellery.

You can always rely on M&S for chic summer staples to add to your wardrobe, like this botanical print summer maxi dress. It has a clever drawstring waist you can adjust to create your desired fit. We particularly like its wide shoulder straps – they're comfier and provide more coverage than spaghetti styles.

You might not think a knitted dress and summer go hand-in-hand, but with the UK's unpredictable weather forecast, it's sensible to have something slightly warmer than cotton and linen to fall back on. We love this relaxed button-down midi from Mango with its sunshine-yellow stripes, but this style is also available in blue if you like classic Breton shades.

Hush's new summer collection is quickly becoming a fashion editor favourite – it just nails comfy and chic vibes all at the same time. A relaxed twist on the classic shirt dress, this printed maxi has an asymmetric hem and a (super stretchy!) smocked waist.

Designed in London and handmade in India, Apsiga's dresses are a GH favourite for good reason. This Tabitha style is a brand best-seller – you can adjust the neckline with the tie-bow straps or layer it over a white T-shirt for a touch more coverage.

Monsoon’s button-through maxi dress is printed with subtle leopard spots and features boho flared sleeves to create a relaxed, beachy feel. We like how the self-tying waist belt allows you to loosen the silhouette for extra comfort.