There's nothing worse than sitting down on a plastic office chair in the height of summer, while wearing a short skirt or pair of shorts, only to stand up hours later and find your thighs are stuck to the aforementioned chair.
But fear not, there is a sartorial saviour in the form of the maxi dress. Light and airy, it gives you enough coverage to save your modesty and it gives you breathing space in the most important areas when it's sweltering outside. Plus, once it gets cold, they're great to wear with tights and a jumper.
So, while the weather's still good, take a look at our pick of the best long dresses around and get shopping.

There's nothing worse than sitting down on a plastic office chair in the height of summer, while wearing a short skirt or pair of shorts, only to stand up hours later and find your thighs are stuck to the aforementioned chair.nBut fear not, there is a sartorial saviour in the form of the maxi dress. Light and airy, it gives you enough coverage to save your modesty and it gives you breathing space in the most important areas when it's sweltering outside. Plus, once it gets cold, they're great to wear with tights and a jumper.nSo, while the weather's still good, take a look at our pick of the best long dresses around and get shopping.

15 maxi dresses to wear the rest of the summer and beyond

Printed satin maxi dress

Draped jersey maxi dress

Anna jersey maxi dress

Strappy cross back maxi dress

Stretch jersey maxi dress

Grey stappy maxi

Botanical bloom print maxi dress

Low-cut lace dress

Chiffon maxi dress

Jenna dress

Double layer maxi dress

light print tribal maxi dress

Floaty maxi dress

Pleated printed maxi dress

Chiffon printed maxi dress

15 maxi dresses to get you through summer and beyond