22 maxi dresses from Bloomingdale's

Even though for most of us it's still cold outside, it's never to early to start thinking about building our spring and summer wardrobes. A maxidress is a perfect and classic addition to any closet. A maxi dress is a floor or ankle length informal dress which is usually formfitting at the top and loose flowing at the bottom, cut to flow over the body. As demonstrated by the maxi dresses from Bloomingdale's, they come in a variety of necklines, colors and patterns.

Shoshanna Floral Criss-Cross Back Maxi Dress: Shoshanna's psychedelic floral print goes wild with color. The dress is made from pure silk, has a figure-flattering silhouette that releases from the empire waistline and spaghetti straps criss-cross in the back. Finish the look off with strappy high heels ($429.00)

Tory Burch "Martin" Silk Maxi Dress: Rock elegant boho-chic with this detailed Tory Burch maxi dress in wrinkle-resistant silk jersey. The dress has a surplice V-neck, adjustable tank straps attached with button for adjustable length and placement, a shirred Empire waist and a concealed back zip. Top off the look with refined Tory sandals and a spacious satchel ($450.00)

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Printed Silk Strapless Maxi Dress: Bring bold vibrance to your evening look with Twelfth Street's exotic Aztec-print silk maxi dress. This dress has a strapless silhouette with a paperbag waist and an uneven, curved hem. Complete the look with gleaming gold finishing touches ($295.00)

ABS by Allen Schwartz Smocked Printed Maxi Dress: The tropical island print makes this the perfect dress for resort now and spring later. ABS by Allen Schwartz's rayon and polyester dress has a smocked bodice with strapless styling and comines in a sun and flower print. Hoops and t-straps give this dress that vacation vibe ($205.00)

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Paisley-Print Silk Maxi Dress: This silk dress has an empire-waist silhouette with a V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and it is finished with a handkerchief hem. Toughen up Twelfth Street's flowy washed silk maxi dress with chunky heels and layers of gold bangles ($350.00)

Parker Printed Maxi Dress: Liven up your spring wardrobe with Parker's maxi dress in a bold Aztec-like kaleidoscope print. This cotton and rayon maxi dress has a drop-waist silhouette with a smocked waist, subtle v-neck, spaghetti straps and racerback. Layers of bangles and chunky strappy sandals take it in an artful direction ($188.00)

Quotation: Sweet Pea Halterneck Racerback Maxi Dress: This pretty printed nylon mesh maxi dress is just the thing for warm weather days or nights. The dress has elastic cinching at the bust, a waist tie in the back, a raerback and simply slips over the head. Add mixed metal chains at the neck to draw attention to the V-shaped neckline, then slip bare legs into gladiators for effortlessly chic appeal ($128.00)

Quotation: Hale Bob Printed Maxi Dress: You'll be California dreamin' in this vibrant printed maxi dress. This silk and spankdex dress is sleeveless, has a V-neck, an elastic panel under bust, banding on straps in front and on racer-style back and a tiered skirt with small ruffle detail. Add gladiators and simple jewelry to look effortlessly glamorous, day or night ($258.00)

Geren Ford Embroidered Silk Rope Gown: The iconic maxi dress, reinvented by Geren Ford in slouchy embroidered silk with rope detailing. Give this silk dress an elegant finish with round-toe pumps. The dress has a smocked drop waist, V-neckline, skinny straps, an uneven hem and a silky underlayer ($398.00)

Lilly Pulitzer "Mila" Printed Dress: Fiji doesn't have to feel far away when sporting this Lilly Pulitzer halter dress. Wear this maxi dress with flats by the pool or wedges when sipping Mai Tai's with the girls. This pure silk dress has a halter neckline with ties at the back of the neck with beading detail, built in corset boning, shirring detail at front, an invisible back zipper and is fully lined ($428.00)

Lilly Pulitzer "Samantha" Dress: An exotic palm tree print evokes memories of beachcombing and midday cocktails in Lilly Pulitzer's delightful dress. Add wedges to this dress for instant flair. This pure silk sleeveless dress has a V-neck and v-back with ruffled trim, an empire waist, princess seaming detail at bust and an invisible side zipper ($368.00)

Lilly Pulitzer "Petula" Coral-Print Jersey Maxi Dress: A maxi dress is an essential piece season after season. Lilly Pulitzer's strapless version is perfectly elegant with a boldly hued coral motif set against vibrant lime jersey. The cotton and spandex dress features a pleated bust with covered elastic and a flared hem ($188.00)

Quotation: Sweet Pea Long Sleeved Maxi Dress: Sneak your beloved summer trends into your winter repertoire. Style Sweet Pea's bohemian-chic maxi with suede boots and ropes of tangled pearl and metal necklaces. This nylon mesh dress has a V-neck, long sleeves with a waterfall of fabric at bust and a knotted front ($72.00)

Rachel Pally Sleeveless Caftan Dress: Echoes of the past show up today in Rally Pally's tie dye dress. This maxi dress has sleeveless styling with a plunging v-neck and tie back and is made from rayon modal and spandex so the super soft fabric wears and travels well ($191.10)

Hard Tail Bamboo and Cotton Halter Maxi Dress: Both flirty and practical, this wardrobe staple silhouette is rendered from the soft combination of bamboo and cotton. The dress has halter strap ties at back neck, shirred detail at bust, an empire waist and a ruffled hem ($84.00)

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Dress "Theona" Peasant Styled Maxi Dress: A gathered empire waist and tiered layers lend an ethereal air to the long, flowing silhouette of this maxi dress. The dress has delicate thin straps, empire waist and concealed side zip with hook/eye closure. It is made from cotton and silk and is lined in cotton ($50.70)

Trina Turk "Uklele" Silk Dress: A bold garden-inspired print livens up this flowy pure silk maxi dress with a flattering V-neckline. The dress is finished with adjustable spaghetti straps and a tiered hem ($190.80)

Theory List "Keemi" Dress: This pure cotton stylish, sleeveless maxi dress features gathering at the side halfway down the dress ($153.00)

Ella Moss "Jordan" Twisted Back Maxi Dress: This rayon and spandex sleeveless racerback V-neck dress has empire bodice and thick round straps with threading details around the straps. It features gathering at the front with flowing sections in back and cuts a striking silhouette ($189.00)

Diane von Furstenberg "Franz" Halter Maxi Dress: This floor-skimming linen and silk maxi dress in supersoft linen and silk has a flattering halter silhouette, gathers at the bodice and a full and flowing skirt. Dress it up with natural accessories and pair with metallic flats. Gathers at the bodice, full and flowing skirt ($178.80)

Quotation: Live with Love "Rubi Song Birds Maxi" Dress: Add a dash of vibrant color and whimsy into your weekend dressing with Live with Love's feminine maxi. This maxi dress is sleeveless with beaded details on twisted straps. It has a set-in waist, v-neck front, T-back and elastic at the underbust. Pair with a cashmere draped open cardi and flats for off-duty flair ($70.80)

Lucky Brand Jeans Voile Maxi Dress: It's all about the details in this breezy voile viscose rayon maxi dress, brightened with lamé threading for a cool day to evening look. The dress has a v-neck and back and a faded tie-dye bodice with twisted shoulder straps and braided trim at empire waist ($77.40)