Blue Maxi Dresses: The Designer Edit for Weddings and Resort
Blue Maxi Dresses: The Designer Edit for Weddings and Resort
The short answer: the best blue maxi dress depends on the season. For a wedding, choose the Regent blue maxi dress with its draped cape overlay. For a cooler evening, choose the Regent long sleeve blue maxi. For a summer day, choose the frilled Brighton blue maxi dress. All three sit in our blue wedding guest dresses guide. Rebecca Vallance is a Sydney occasionwear label founded in 2011, known for structured, lined dresses cut to AU sizing, which matches UK sizing.
Blue maxi dresses are one of the biggest dress searches there are: about 12,100 a month in the United States and 6,600 in the United Kingdom, peaking in March and April as wedding season planning starts. Blue is popular because it is safe at a wedding, flattering in daylight and easy to accessorise.
The pieces at a glance
| Piece | Cloth (brand) | Main composition | Lining | Care label | Sizes cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Maxi Dress | premium jersey | 78% Polyester 17% Nylon 5% Elastane | 95% Polyester 5% Elastane | Delicate Cold Hand Wash | UK 4 to 18 |
| Regent Long Sleeve Maxi Dress | premium jersey | 78% Polyester 17% Nylon 5% Elastane | 95% Polyester 5% Elastane | Delicate Cold Hand Wash | UK 4 to 16 |
| Brighton Maxi Dress | Not published by the house | 64% Lyocell 23% Linen 13% Nylon | 100% Cotton | Dry Clean Only | UK 4 to 18 |
| Sable Midi Dress | Not published by the house | 64% Lyocell 23% Linen 13% Nylon | 100% Cotton | Dry Clean Only | UK 4 to 18 |
How we measured: cloth names, composition, lining and care are transcribed from each Rebecca Vallance product page on 15 November 2026. Sizes cut are the sizes Coveti carries for each piece. Where the house does not publish a value, the cell says so.
Our picks
1. Regent Maxi Dress
Premium jersey in a vibrant blue, with a crew neckline, a fitted bodice, a draped cape overlay, a cinched waist and a draped maxi skirt. The cape covers the shoulders, which suits a church ceremony.
2. Regent Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
The same premium jersey with a high neckline, raglan long sleeves, side and back cut outs and a gold metal flower trim. Covered from the front, open at the back.
3. Brighton Maxi Dress
A lyocell and linen blend lined in cotton, with a V neckline framed in frill, a front cut out, adjustable gold chain straps and a circular maxi skirt. The lightest of the three, and the most summery.
Also consider: Sable Midi Dress
Not a maxi, but the same blue in the same lyocell and linen blend: a halter neckline with frill, front and back cut outs, an open back with a tie and a circular midi skirt.
How to wear a blue maxi dress
Choose the metal by the trim. Both Regent dresses and the Brighton carry gold hardware, so gold jewellery and a gold sandal tie the look together.
Shoes should clear the hem. A maxi needs a heel high enough that the skirt does not drag. Try it on with the shoes you will wear.
Neutral bags work best. Tan, ivory and gold all sit with this blue. Avoid a second bright colour.
Blue maxi dresses around the world
United States. Searches peak in March and April, ahead of spring weddings. A US 4 is a UK 8.
United Kingdom. The peak runs from April to July, through the wedding and racing season. Take your usual UK size.
Europe. A UK 10 is an EU 38 and an IT 42. Blue maxis suit Mediterranean summer weddings.
Gulf. The Regent Long Sleeve Maxi Dress gives full arm coverage and a high neckline for evening events.
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear a blue maxi dress to a wedding?
Yes. Blue is one of the safest wedding guest colours. A maxi length suits both day and evening weddings, unless the dress code says black tie.
What is premium jersey?
It is the name Rebecca Vallance uses for the Regent cloth: 78% polyester, 17% nylon and 5% elastane. The stretch lets the draped skirt fall close to the body.
How do you care for these dresses?
The two Regent maxis are labelled delicate cold hand wash. The Brighton Maxi Dress is labelled dry clean only.
Do they run true to size?
Yes. The brand says they fit true to size and AU sizing matches UK sizing. See our size guide.
See also cut out maxi dresses, the Rebecca Vallance Regent dresses and sapphire blue dresses.
Curated by the Coveti Studio.
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