Cute Summer Maxi Dresses for Tweens & Pre-Teens

Teenagers (and tweenagers!) can be difficult to buy clothes for, especially with the ever-fluctuating fashion trends.

With their perpetually changing interests, styles, ideas (not to mention growth spurts), coupled with age-appropriate styles for a tween girl, there is arguably no one more difficult to shop for than tweens. Thankfully, there is a solution for all of the frustrated  parents out there. One style teens, tweens and moms can agree on is the maxi dresses; and you can get them in a wide array of styles and colors that would be perfect for your tween or pre-teen.

Maxi Dresses Tween Fashion Inspiration

Maxi dresses are gorgeous and and comfortable at the same. A lot of maxi dresses are in solid colors, which makes them easy to accessorize, but there are also maxi dresses available in boho styles, bright patterns, stripes and prints that are stylish and trendy. No matter what kind of style your girl gravitates to, the odds are high that you can find a few maxi dresses teens will love in their style. And did I mention they are great for summer vacations? The most important and appealing part of maxi dresses for the majority of teens would be the variety of ways they can wear this fashion staple in unique and interesting ways. From long-sleeved maxi dresses in the winter with a cute scarf or denim jacket to donning a flashy summer dress with embroidery or sequins, teens are given a wonderful opportunity to express themselves.

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How to Wear Maxi Dresses Tween for Summer

When summer rolls around, teens and tweens alike are actively searching for ways to build their wardrobes. Maxi dresses are the best fashion solution for the summer months simply because they are so versatile, easy to pack for vacations and easy to wear. The maxi dress looks for summer are about finding the right balance in personal style, confidence and comfort, which comes from adding personal touches like jewelry and accessories. 

By simply pairing a maxi dress with some sandals and a sheer scarf or shawl, your teen can dress from day to night and for any occasion that arises. Alternatively, they could try bold color combos or patterns to make a statement without venturing too far from their comfort zone. The entire outfit could be pulled together with a waist-cinching belt or a cute purse. At the end of the day, maxi dresses allow both teens and tweens the opportunity to express themselves stylishly.

Editor’s Style Picks for Tweens:

Glide through the room in sophistication and style in the Fiveloaves Twofish Bedouin Maxi Dress with one shoulder ruffle style, $54 (Girls, Tween)  Sizes 6/7-14/16

Girls and Tween Charcoal Grey Maxi Dress with red rose embroidery, $24  Sizes 6/7-14/16

This girls tween Speechless maxi dress has it all with ruffled top, embellished waistband and cold shoulder cut-out, $45

Heather grey Daydreaming maxi dress by H&M, $17.99

Soybu tie dye stripe maxi dress in black and white, $27.99

Tween Boho Style Maxi Dress by Art Class, $19.99

Floral abstract print maxi dress by Cat & Jack, $16.99

Floral boho maxi dress by Art Class, $19.99

Free-spirit vibes only with this boho-inspired maxi dress by Billabong, $39

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