If you ask me, it’s unfortunate that there are such few pink maxi dresses. However, the few I have seen are nothing short of stunning. In fact, a pink maxi dress is a statement piece in itself, thanks to the outstanding shades of pink. It’s also one of those pieces that fit perfectly anywhere, whether at a wedding, baby shower, brunch, or formal event.
However, you must understand styling before you can stand out in a pink maxi. Because, let’s face it, pairing pink with the wrong color or accessories will quickly become a fashion disaster. But that’s where I come in. So keep reading to discover unique styling ideas that make you stand out in pink.
1. Wear a Statement Dress
Pink is generally feminine, so you don’t need much to stand out. For this look, you’ll need a flowy pink maxi with an extravagant design like layered ruffles or unique prints. That’s it. You’ll look simple yet sophisticated and feminine.
Pair the outfit with sandals and minimal jewelry like stud earrings so the dress is the center of attention. Youshouldalso keep your makeup light and select an appealing hairdo. You can wear this to weddings, garden parties, or picnics with friends.
2. High Heels and Minimal Jewelry
Sometimes, less is more, and this look says it all. Embody simple elegance by pairing your hot pink maxi dress with stunning heels and minimal jewelry. A gold chain or collar necklace paired with a matching bangle will complement your outfit perfectly. To top it off, carry a clutch bag that’s a lighter shade of pink, such as peach.
However, the clutch bag gives a great opportunity for color blocking. If you want a vibrant look, replace the peach bag with a contrasting color block like orange, lime green, or yellow. These colors pair well with pink without looking overdone.
3. A Blazer Paired with White Sneakers
pull out your favorite flowy maxi dress and layer it with a fitted blazer for a polished look.
White sneakers are the best option here, but you can play around with color. For example, if your maxi dress is a lighter shade of pink, your shoes will be darker, and vice versa. Pair the look with a nice shoulder bag and cute sunglasses, and you’ll have the perfect outfit. The best part is you can switch the sneakers for heels or sandals without compromising the outfit.
4. A Denim Jacket
Denim jackets are always in style, and they look good with almost anything. Therefore, you’ll layer your pink maxi dress with a waist-length denim jacket for this look. The jacket adds a casual vibe to your outfit, meaning you can switch from formal to informal easily.
You can pair this with heels, sandals, and sneakers. For accessories, you should wear studs or hoop earrings to maintain a fun, casual look. Remember, denim jackets give you styling flexibility for every occasion and weather. Here are additional ideas for styling maxi dresses with denim.
5. Sandals and a Tote Bag
A tote bag is an amazing style accessory for maxi dress lovers. These bags create an elegant off-duty look while showcasing your femininity and fashion sense. So, find the perfect maxi dress and pair it with a stylish tote bag.
Sandals are also as comfy and elegant as the tote bag, but you should put more effort into finding the right sandals for this look. Pair the outfit with gold, silver, or white sandals to complement your tote bag. In fact, if your sandals have unique details, that improves the outfit quality. Here’s a guide on choosing the best feminine sandals.
6. A Leather Jacket with Matching Boots
If you want an edgy yet classy look, layer your pink maxi dress with a statement leather jacket. These jackets embody style and badass vibes, and pairing them with the feminine pink maxi dress provides a comfortable balance. If you like, take it a notch higher with black boots to match your leather jacket and edgy sunglasses.
You don’t need accessories for this look, but edgy accessories will fit if you want to spice up the look. For example, a chunky necklace paired with bangles and a sizable stud earring.
8. A Statement Belt
Generally, belts cinch your waist and create an illusion of height. In this case, you’ll wear a thin layered belt that’s more of a style accessory. Wear it around your waistline and match the color to your earrings or necklace.
But there are other ways to style pink maxis with statement belts. For starters, select belts that match your dress color. This is effective if your goal is to cinch the waistline. If your belt is the primary accessory, you can color block with lighter hues or contrasting colors. Here’s an excellent color block idea on your belt.
9. Statement Earrings and Clutch Purse
Statement pieces will make you stand out no matter how simple your dress is. In this look, you’ll wear a long-sleeved pink maxi dress and complete the look with natural-looking makeup and a pair of heels. The center of attention will be your earrings and matching clutch.
Statement earrings are enough to make you shine in your pink maxi, but if you’re carrying a clutch, let it match your earrings. However, if the earrings have more than one color, you can pick one to match the clutch.
10. A Floppy Hat, Matching Bag, and Earrings
This outfit is perfect for summer holidays, girls’ trips, brunch, garden parties, or a family day out. It is extravagant, feminine, and fun. Wear a hot pink maxi dress with a matching ribbon belt and cute sandals. Additional accessories include a small straw bag, chunky gold earrings, and sunglasses.
The best part is you don’t need makeup, thanks to the big hat. a lip gloss will be enough to complement your look.
When styling pink maxis, you should consider the different shades of pink and pick shades that complement your skin tone. Select apricot, peach, coral, and salmon shades for those with warmer skin tones (golden and yellow undertones). Cool skin tones (rosy or pink undertones) pair well with baby pink, plum, fuschia, rose, and strawberry shades.
Apart from the shades of pink, you should also consider the season because some styling accessories are ideal for summer, winter, or fall. Lastly, consider the event. Are you wearing the dress to a wedding, formal event, or is it for brunch with the girls? I have a detailed article with amazing maxi dress shopping recommendations from TBDress. Check them out.
Pink and color-blocking go hand in hand because it pairs well with many colors. For example, you can color block pink dresses with orange, green, blue, red, burgundy, and yellow. The secret to color blocking is maintaining monochromatic tones. That means you can wear a pink dress and color block with a lighter or darker shade of pink.