<-h2->Knitted maxi dresses that keep their shape<-h2-> Length is the whole argument for a knitted maxi dress, and this collection takes it as far as it goes. Fine-gauge and ribbed knits come cut close through the body or left loose, in black, cream, camel and deeper colour, with hems that clear a flat and fabric that keeps its shape from morning to night. A ribbed maxi with a flat boot and a wool coat belted over the top is winter dressing reduced to two decisions. Take a cream fine knit somewhere warmer and it works with a flat leather sandal, a straw tote and a stack of thin gold-tone bangles for a holiday dinner. For a special occasion, black with a heeled boot, a long pendant and a structured clutch holds its own against anything tailored. Layering is where it gets interesting, so try a cropped knit or a shirt tied over the top and let the maxi read as a skirt. The edit keeps to fine-gauge and ribbed maxis, cut long and left simple.