1
: extra long
maxiskirt
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: extra large
maxi-problems
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 May 2026
Nothing says romance quite like lace and florals, and this maxi offers both.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
But no look took our breath away quite like Anne Hathaway's Gabriela Hearst maxi dress, taken from the designer's spring 2025 collection.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Designed for hot climates, this gauze maxi dress uses airy, textured cotton to prevent overheating.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Channeling the modern bohemian vibe that has been brewing for spring, Gabriela Hearst’s colorful, patchwork maxi dress delivers a statement-making vacation look (sure to be Miranda-approved), when styled with heeled clogs and a straw bucket hat.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 May 2026
Nothing says romance quite like lace and florals, and this maxi offers both.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
But no look took our breath away quite like Anne Hathaway's Gabriela Hearst maxi dress, taken from the designer's spring 2025 collection.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Designed for hot climates, this gauze maxi dress uses airy, textured cotton to prevent overheating.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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