Hollywood Styles the Maxi Dress

Straight from the stars, here are some useful tips on styling our favourite closet piece - The Maxi Dress:

1. Accessorize with a bold and colourful scarf round the neck to for easy laid-back chic, as seen on Freida Pinto.
2. Cinch with a belt for ultimate waist definition a la Kylie Minogue.
3. Pair with a cropped denim jacket for a biker chick look as seen on Nicole Richie, Cheryl Cole and Rihanna.
4. Follow celeb's stylist Rachel Zoe and accessorize your maxi with a chunky necklace and oversized bag.
5. A floppy hat and flip flops on Vanessa Hudgens exudes cool boho chic.
6. And finally, the ultimate accessory: your pet!!! Hayden Panettiere and her two cute pooches.

Freida Pinto / Kylie Minogue

Nicole Richie / Cheryl Cole / Rihanna

Rachel Zoe / Vanessa Hudgens

Hayden Penettiere

Check out thepoplook's collection of Maxi Dresses here.