It is the season of maxi dresses and oh how I love them so! Maxi dresses have been in fashion for a while however it has become bigger this season than any other and there are endless options with all different prints, lengths and styles. They are an affordable option (well most) that provides you with some amazingly stylish flexibility. Being able to wear your maxi dress for many occasions is a great cost per wear. They are the perfect outfit to wear to a wedding, baby shower, ladies luncheon, casual dinner on the beach, day out with the girls; really the list is endless. It is also a great option to take with you when going on vacation to a warm climate; easy to pack and again could be worn to a nice dinner or a walk on the beach.

HOW TO STYLE YOUR MAXI DRESS:

You can style your maxi dress to make it appropriate for all these occasions. Its just like I discussed earlier this week the power of statement jewelry can change the look of your maxi dress. You can also change the look of your dress by changing other accessories such as your shoes, adding a belt or a sweater over the top. However, beware that you do not wear a shoe that is too heavy if your dress is slinky, that is the kiss of death. Also, make sure that even though these are flowy dresses that it gives you some kind of shape especially if you are of shorter stature. They can become unflattering if you do not style them the correct way. So make sure to belt it, if it has no upper shape and shorten it if it is too long, you do not want it to be dragging on the ground it should be a little bit above dusting the ground. Also if you are of shorter stature shorten it to mid-caf.

TREND:

Beware since this dress is a trend and it is "in fashion" that you do not invest in too many. I would say two is suffice, one unique printed one and one basic one is all your wardrobe should call for.

FAVORITE:

One of my favorite ways to wear a maxi dress is throwing a slouchy thick or thin sweater over the top. It gives it a casual, comfortable and unique look. Also, if you do chose to wear a thicker sweater you can then wear a thicker shoe without it being too much.

3.1 Phillip Lim (favorite of the season)

 

T by Alexander Wang (great basic)

 Great way to style a maxi dress!

Until next time stay styled right! xoxo FSR