What is the perceived view on maxi dresses this summer?

[MrsNuckyThompson]

They are still everywhere, but wondering if they are now a bit 'done'? Will you be wearing one this year either at home or away?

No, they're done, I've binned all mine
I have a couple of maxi skirts though which I love and are still very 'in'

Any recommendations for a nice maxi skirt?

I'm just not into them. I've seen some on British tourists around here, but I much prefer bare legs.

I think it depends. Floaty, strapless printed ones with that horrible smocking squashing any shape out of your boobs probably not (but I never liked them). I think there's still a place for a long, plain or striped t-shirt type dress worn with a belt though.

My favourite maxi skirt is from h&m, not too long and it's nice and light and cool without being see through

I agree with discounted, I think simple t shirt maxi dresses are still a good basic for summer. Well, I'll be in mine anyway!

I will be wearing but only because I will be enormously pregnant (due in August). Otherwise, I'm a bit off them except for beach days.

Topshop is good for plain jersey maxi skirts. I do like them still, partic with a white cotton cami and a denim jacket.

Maxi dresses are so not done: Netaporter

They have just shifted. They were cutting edge and now they're more classic. There's a strong 70s vibe this season, which was obviously big on maxis, that's the style to go for.

I find skirts much easier to wear than dresses.

I've got one like this which is nice with a cami and either sandals or Converse. Mine is just jersey, so can be casual or dressed up a bit with heels for a night in the pub.

I find dresses tend to not have enough fabric on top - with a skirt, you can choose something more flattering to wear on top half.

I've just bought one..its very column shaped and slim, and I look hot
Need it taking up though and I'm six feet....

I think they're still 'in', although I also hate those ones with smocking, and I don't like the boho/70s look much.

Slight tangent, but I am perennially looking for a maxi dress with either T-shirt or longer sleeves, in crisp cotton – not jersey, or cotton-mix, just that nice cool summery cotton. They are amazingly hard to find. Can anyone recommend any?

I'll still be wearing maxi skirts or dresses this summer.

Binned them but if I was tall and slim I would still be earring them

So many stunning ones on netaporter.

onlylovers I'd love something like that.

digger, I might have a look online I should be working. I'll report back if I find anything cool and cottony!

I will be wearing them becuase I'm pregnant. I never wore them before because they made me look pregnant. At the moment, I'm quite happy to look up the duff

I will still be wearing the simple jersey ones like this as they are flattering and light/comfy for the warmer weather. Plus I don't give a crap what is in fashion

I'll be wearing them too as I'm pregnant and not afraid to look it!

Another pregnant lady here who will bs sporting one. Because I'm huge and its warm.

I got really lovely Tory Burch maxi dress a coupe of years ago from The Outnet for a bargain price.

Don't wear maxi dresses because they don't fit my shape but I've ben wearing maxi skirts for years and am going to carry on wearing them.

I lie actually. Being tall I have a couple of shirred top dresses for short people that I wear as skirts.

I will still wear my 2 plain ones, not a fan of the big flowery kind though.
And I've just bought this maxi skirt a bit like Remus's link
www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skirts/black-jersey-stripe-wrap-maxi-skirt_333216801

When you see the guests on The Jeremy Kyle show wearing them, it's time to move on