A vertical stripe maxi dress extends the lengthening optical effect to maximum length which creates both elegance and the visual effect you’re looking for. Maxi length combined with vertical stripes reads as intentional and polished. The full length means the vertical lines continue all the way to the hem which creates uninterrupted visual flow. Maxi dresses in vertical stripe work in cotton and cotton-blend fabrics that have enough weight to support the length without dragging. The stripes can be narrow for a subtle effect or medium-width for more visual interest. A vertical stripe maxi works in casual and more elevated contexts depending on fabric and color. The length also means you’re working in a more formal register which the vertical stripe effect complements. These are the vertical stripe maxi dresses for maximum length and elegant proportion.