The floor lenth dress has become a staple in any girls wardrobe, apart from the totally elegance, it can be mixed and matched with many other pieces. Keep it simple and girly by throwing on a pair of gladiator sandals, or toughen up the look with a leather jacket and ankle boots. The possibilities are endless! Anotherbonus is that floor length dresses can be pulled off in almost all of the seasons. Wear it simple in the summer and throw on a cardigan in the spring and early fall when that chill hits the air! Winter is a bit debatable, as it depends on how severe your weather conditions are. Everytide have compiled a list of some of the trendiest maxi dresses of 2012 (updated versions of the traditional maxi dress), for you to try out on your own!