My age is showing considering how long ago I've posted here on tFS and how I tend to remember certain posts. Anyhow, I liked maxi dresses long ago, and they are still stylish to me today. The only negative to me in regards to maxi dresses is the possibility of throwing off your proportions and silhouette if wearing some maxi dresses. That is how some have referred to these maxi dresses as "tent dresses."
Even still, there are very few maxi dresses I've disliked whether now or years ago when the trend was fresh. I would still recommend maxi dresses today. Go with a jacket or a bolero if it gets cold, and maybe trade warm weather shoes and sandals for warm boots or booties.