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Someone requested that I write on the subject of the long dress “fad.” This person hates maxi dresses. Admittedly, I embraced the maxi dress just recently. I bought two this season, and at neither time did I think of them as a fad. They’ve grown on me, and I think they’re going to become part of the day dress canon. Like skinny jeans are to denim styles.
The maxi dress started showing up in my neck of the woods about four or five years ago. You could get them at Target – the Mecca of trends on the cheap before they become trends. I had one but reserved it for the beach, the pool, or Bo Time: some environment where bystanders would not be confused as to whether or not you were wearing a nightgown. If you were, it’d be ok.
Nowadays maxi dresses are so prevalent, and it’s easy to understand why: they are easy to wear and elegant. The only complaint I have is that so many are quite bare up top or see-through. Why muss up a perfectly lovely and comfortable article with the need for special undergarments?
Which leads me to my point. I believe maxi dresses are so popular because they are comfortable. They feel like pajamas and provide desired coverage after reckless Bo Time binge. Thus, some advice: don’t go sloppy with the maxi. Wear jewelry: a statement necklace and lovely structured bangles. Wear nice shoes. Brush your hair and teeth. Pairing them with flip-flops and a big gulp only hurts this look big time and instigates loathing.
kisses,
M
I completely agree with your advice about long dresses! I didn’t know how to wear them until now!
Thanks deary! I am sure the great Miss F looks elegant in everything!
Great post! I actually might buy one of these things now!
I think once you wear one, they are hard to deny. Let us know if you convert!
Yes, yes!! Boo special undergarments! Boo, I say.
Well said. Boo, hiss! BTW, why is is so hard to find a skimming chemise that is not voluminous yet not considered shapewear? I have a maxi with a semi- translucent, off-white band of material around the hips (it is black and white colorblock). I am thinking of not caring about it as a secondary solution to wearing a slip.
I love maxi dresses precisely because, like you said, they hide a multitude of sins. Although brushing of the hair and teeth is highly encouraged, shaving (and if the dress is long and shoes high enough, a pedicure) can be bypassed altogether. And jiggly thighs? No problem!
The trick is in picking the right top for your body type/chest size and making sure the hem never ever touches the floor because that’s just gross.
PS. Perfect timing as I have two maxis coming your way!
We are SO on the same wavelength – especially about the hem! Ew! Thanks, Lisa!
I have been scouring online and in-store for just the right maxi dress (or two) all Summer long, with no luck
I have the unfortunately affliction of a large chest, which means almost all maxi dresses are out because they tend to be so damn skimpy on top! I want the one you posted above, OMG that is THE ONE – look at the thick shoulder straps which = bra able to be worn!!!! Sadly, I haven’t seen this in person to purchase, but you’ve given me renewed drive to find the maxi of my dreams – I do think you’re right that they’re not a fad, and they’re so worth it!
I just discovered the Maxi dress this summer, I hate my sun damaged legs but love dresses and this is the perfect solution, I have bought 6 so far this summer…….I hope they are here to stay and not just a fad!
Thanks for your comment Vicki! I find myself reaching for mine alot, so I hope the style sticks around too. I am a believer that it will.