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Finding a maxi dress that flatters a larger bust can feel like a challenge — but it doesn’t have to be. The right cut highlights your shape without sacrificing comfort, and certain details (like wrap fronts, smocked bodices or flowy V-necks) are especially flattering while still feeling effortless. Best of all, these dresses offer that breezy, throw-it-on ease we all love in a maxi.
Whether you’re headed to a fall wedding, a weekend brunch or just running errands in style, these Amazon finds prove you don’t have to compromise fashion for fit. From elegant silhouettes that celebrate curves to casual picks made for everyday wear, we rounded up 18 maxi dresses designed to flatter fuller busts while making you feel confident the second you slip them on.
18 Flowy Maxi Dresses That Flatter Big Busts
1. Our Favorite: This smocked-bodice maxi cinches in all the right places, with flutter sleeves and a tiered skirt that floats as you move. Bonus: the elastic waist makes it ultra-flattering and comfy all day (or night) long.
2. Pattern Play: A crossover top and tiered skirt flatter every body shape, while the bold prints make this maxi feel like it came straight from a boutique rack.
3. Everyday Ease: This soft, pocketed maxi pairs a bust-friendly V-neckline with a smocked waist for the perfect blend of shape and comfort.
4. Breezy Chic: Say hello to effortless dressing. This wrinkle-free shift maxi moves with you thanks to a flowy hem and side slits, making it a travel MVP.
5. Stripe Swing: With a smocked back and swingy shape, this striped maxi has summer-in-the-city energy: light, playful and easy to layer with a denim jacket.
6. Boho Babe: 20+ color options, a tie-front detail and puff sleeves make this boho maxi a closet chameleon. Dress it up or wear it casual…both look incredible.
7. Grecian Dream: With its blue-and-white floral print and halterneck silhouette, this dress feels like it was plucked straight from a Santorini postcard.
8. Stripe & Smock: Smocked in the back for a flexible fit and finished with pockets, this striped maxi nails that relaxed-yet-put-together vibe.
9. Ruffle Strap Romance: This smocked maxi is so comfy you’ll want it in every color (we won’t blame you for grabbing more than one). It’s bust-friendly and almost guaranteed to earn you compliments.
10. Buttoned Up: With tailored buttons, puff sleeves and a tiered cut, this striped maxi strikes the perfect balance between classic and playful.
11. Laid-Back Layers: This everyday maxi is the definition of throw-on-and-go. It’s loose, breezy and sleeveless, and the button-down front keeps it chic.
12. Wrapped in Chiffon: Cap sleeves, pleats and a dreamy high-low hem give this chiffon wrap dress major elegance — the kind that looks just as chic at a fall wedding as it does at a dinner date.
13. Keyhole Glam: Sleek and alluring, this mockneck maxi balances coverage with just the right amount of drama thanks to its subtle keyhole detail and high-waist cut.
14. Empire Energy: Empire waists are a bust-friendly dream, and this one, paired with ruffle sleeves and flowy pleats, feels like it was made to flatter curves.
15. Swiss Dot Sweetness: Delicate Swiss dots, ruffle trim and a breezy A-line cut make this dress equal parts feminine and forgiving. Style it for everything from brunch to baby showers!
16. Tie It Together: This Swiss dot stunner lets you customize your fit with an adjustable waist tie while still keeping that easy flow with a tiered hem and fluttery sleeves.
17. One-Shoulder Wonder: Instant glam, no effort required. The asymmetrical neckline and ruching create an ultra-flattering look that works for everything from weddings to wine nights.
18. First Class-Style: There’s just something about this striped knit maxi that makes Us want to plan a trip to wine country!
