These Ten Maxi Dresses Are One-Piece Wonders

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• A flowing maxi dress from the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, by Driely S.
• Show Me Your Mumu Jocelyn Maxi at Flock, $216
• Venni Caprice Black Magic Mini/Maxi Dress, $145
• Shoshanna Jennifer Gown at Crush Boutique, $495
• Forever 21 Cutout Maxi Dress, $22.80
• Nanette Lepore Neo-Romantic Dress, $436.80 (originally $728)
• Zara Combined Maxi Dress, $79.90
• Madewell Piazza Maxi Dress, $168
• Club Monaco Alessandra Striped Maxi Dress, $269
• Kai-Aakmann Sleeveless Dress, $182
• Balmain Silk Printed Maxi Dress at Riccardi, $3325

The days of looking at maxi dresses with trepidation are long gone, with extended hemlines spotted everywhere from Castle Island promenades to Newbury Street patios. Boston women are a practical kind, so it's no surprise that we've embraced a garment which combines layering and statement-making all in one. Say goodbye to the miniskirt with these ten picks, ranging from sleek and simple to flowing and flowery.

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