8 Celebrities Rocking Black Maxi-Dresses

The black maxi-dress has became a celebrity staple – simple to dress up or down, a black maxi can be transformed into a LBD for a red carpet event, while it can be styled casually into an outfit with sandals and an oversized tote for a shopping trip or trip to the grocery store. Here are 8 stars, all showing off their maxi-dresses which are all different styles, but each look is relaxed with an elegant twist – perfect for those unexpected paparazzi moments.

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Heidi Klum

Rihanna

Rachel Zoe 

Miranda Kerr 

Minka Kelly 

Melanie Brown 

Kristin Cavallari 

Jessica Alba