left Gucci --- a gal can feel like a goddess in the flowy print dressright Pucci (both via style.com) --- the model is covered from head to toe but isn't she just savvy?
left Emporio Armani --- just perfect for day or night! (My favorite!!!) I think Emporio will be very happy with this client this season.right Etro (both images by style.com)
For an evening out, I will pick a light as air maxi dress in silk or chiffon material to wear with chunky heels, a piece of dramatic jewelry and a fun clutch to finish the outfit. My must have will be a dramatic piece of necklace but earrings or a chunky bracelet will be great as well. A gal needs to be BOLD this season!
1. Chelsea Flowers tie dye strapless dress, $371 (1 and 2 both via Bloomingdales)2. BCBG ombre maxi dress $498
3. Diane von Furstenberg orange print maxi dress $895 via Saks
4. T Bag pink/print maxi dress $229 vis Shopbop
For a casual daytime look, I have a tendency to pick solid color maxi dresses in comfortable cotton or jersey material. With this look, I will prefer to wear flat sandals or flip flops if I am going to the beach for lunch or to walk around. For those petite gals, you don't have to go without maxi dresses this season. A gal with shorter stature can wear a shorter maxi dress like No 8.
5. Ella Moss $200 via Nordstrom --- my favorite casual dress designer6. Design History $135 via Saks
7. Banana Republic green maxi dress $130
8. Lauren by Ralph Lauren $178 via Nordstrom --- perfect for petite gals
So savvy gals, do you already have a favorite maxi dress or are you still shopping for one?
They are all so lovely, but I'm loving dress number 1!!
ReplyDeleteI'm way too short to wear Maxi dresses. I just don't understand how Rachel Bilson manages to get away with them every summer and looks amazing! The Pucci one is stunning.
ReplyDeletelove them too - just never find the right occasion to wear them!
ReplyDeleteI really love the looks you've pulled, but at 5' tall I really have to focus on fit. I like the body conscious fit of the banana republic dress & the blue design history dresses. For me, fit is everything. Oddly, I didn't like the maxi dresses when they hit the scene a few years/seasons back. But now I love the idea! And I Gree, grab a clutch and you are out the door. How easy & chic is that? Me likey. Me likey!
ReplyDeleteHa! Sorry for the typo above. I'm on my iPhone this morning...I was saying "I agree" about the clutch ;)
ReplyDeleteI am in love with Gucci and Etro!
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I can't wait to add to my maxi dresses this year! I have two of them from last year but need some more color in my wardrobe! thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteI love third maxi!
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i love the white maxi dress by RL - been looking for one for my Cabo trip =)
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the comment. so sweet of you.
ReplyDeletenice blog you have here. i love maxi dresses, wish i can wear one. Am very small..hihi.
have a great daY!
Hi there-lovely picks my dear, I really like the TBags one! I'm still on the hunt for one!
ReplyDeleteI saw Halle Berry wearing one to a primier, and she looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAs an utter shortie, I'm kinda skeptical about this trend for me, but I think if girls of shorter stature chooses slightly shorter hems as you've suggested, and a slightly tighter fit, they can pull this off too!
ReplyDeletehaha I just went Maxi dress shopping this weekend! Unfortunately I didnt get one yet... Maybe better luck next week!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny these dresses are in style just as Bea Arthur dies. When I see a Maxi-dress I think of Maude.
ReplyDeleteThey're so willowy and feminine! I love all the bright colors and floral patterns :)
ReplyDeleteI never feel comfortable in maxi dresses. Maybe because I'm short (5'1 1/2). I just feel as if they swallow me up. On tall people, however, they are breathtaking.
ReplyDeletei am at 5'4" as well, but i adore maxi dresses. i will try to look for ones with fitted bodice and perhaps a little flair at the bottom.
ReplyDeletethey always remind me of vacation for some reason. i would love to wear the Chelsea Flowers one in costa rica this summer!
ReplyDeleteOh I love maxi dresses. I bought two casual ones last year, I think they will be ok for this season.
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I've been trying so hard to find one of these lately! I haven't had much luck. I've been trying to find one for my trip down to sunny Florida.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE #5
I'm on eBay looking for "new" (but old) dresses!
ReplyDeleteit is such a pretty look...I love your choices!
ReplyDeleteI have purchased a few this season already. I am wearing my dresses with color cardigans so far.
ReplyDeleteI am about 5'2" but I have successfully pull off maxi dress. I just look for ones with shorter length and fitted top.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post!
ReplyDeleteI adore them all!
i love the etro dress!!!!!!!!!!! and all of the daytime maxis are just fab!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many cute dresses!
ReplyDeleteThese dresses bring back memories! I like them... however... I would like more height to wear them... I don't think that will happen... sigh!
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