Maxi dresses are perfect for the warm summery months. It creates a relaxed-effect as most of them are loose and airy and they are the easiest thing to wear when getting dressed in the morning. We often believe that this long dress only suits people blessed with long legs. But they are no longer an
option for some due to its length. However, this shouldn’t be a problem anymore as we are here to guide you through the ways to rock the maxi dress in various looks, from boho-chic to a classy up-do for dinner.
Bohemian Cool
Nichole Richie is one of the celebrities to rock the bohemian-chic style well with her printed maxis. Her height doesn’t seem to be a problem for her at all. If you’re petite, go with a maxi dress that has smaller prints or with solid colours. Dark colors make a short person appear taller and slimmer as well. To complete the carefree look, pair the dress with a pair of flat sandals and match them with statement bracelets and sunglasses.
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Rocker Chick
To achieve the rocker chic look, simply pair the dress with black leather jacket. A denim jacket can also give the maxi dress an edge, as long as the maxi dress is body- hugging. A jersey maxi dress would be a perfect match with the jacket and a pair of flat ankle boots.
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The Sheer Maxi
Torn between long dress and mini dress that show off your legs? Go sheer! The maxi dress has never looked sexier with a sheer bottom that shows off your legs. Take a cue from Jason Wu Resort 2013 collection – we love how it looks when the dress is paired with pumps or flat ankle boots for night time. The outfit can be worn during the day time as well by adding a leather jacket that tones down the seriousness in the outfit.
Image: Chloe Resort 2013
Minimalist Chic
Nothing can go wrong by going minimal with a maxi. Minimalism now shows off maximum impact as it often determines the key look of ‘less is more’. Be experimental with the colour, the texture, and the pattern of the dress. Going monochrome would be one of the ways to play with minimalism in maxi dress. Minimalism in a maxi dress is simply the definition of sleek and chic.
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The Dinner Date
Similar to minimalism, the dinner date look should be minimal but bold. It is glammed up and is determined by the accessories paired with the maxi dress. Accessories should be the main element to rock this maxi dress. Try wearing statement earrings that scream elegance, and a matching clutch. A classic red lipstick is essential to add sexiness into this look as well.
Sunday Brunch
What better way to a beautiful Sunday afternoon than having brunch with your best friends in a delightful café. But surely you don’t want to spend time on getting dressed before brunch time’s over, so maxi dress is the ultimate weapon for your just-got-out-of-bed outfit for a Sunday afternoon. Keep the look effortlessly laid-back yet stylish. We’re thinking the striped maxi dress paired with strapped sandals and hat could be the best look for Sunday’s brunch. For a neater look, tie your hair up in a pony-tail or a neat chignon.
