It's time for another Everybody Everywhere! Today the challenge was to wear a maxi dress or skirt!
wearing: Kohl's sunglasses, vintage Gap jacket, thrifted cardigan, ModCloth belt, Buffalo Exchange thrifted Cherish dress (made in usa), gifted Melissa flats, etsy ring
It was still a bit too chilly to wear this dress alone and while I struggled to find a good layering option I finally settled on a coordinating black cardigan and my summer essential: the denim jacket!
As a recent convert to maxi dresses I thought it would be appropriate to share my tips on wearing a maxi dress. Here's how I've styled my other one:
I always thought I'd look short and stumpy wearing one but my adhering to these guidelines I feel long and lean!
1. Empire waists elongate your legs: my printed maxi just floats away from under my bust and makes my legs look and feel miles long!
2. Belt a maxi for a defined waist: if you have a big shapeless maxi a skinny or wide belt will cinch you right in
3. You can pair a maxi with heels for added height: I have yet to do this, but I'm sure it will be great in the summer. Don't be afraid of wearing your dress with flats, you won't look stumpy, just casual chic.
4. Avoid tiered maxis that draw the eye way down: I'm pretty sure this was the main reason I avoided maxi dresses. Tiered maxis are just so visually heavy on any frame. This is just my personal preference, if you can make it work, kudos to you!
Finally it's sunny enough to wear shades!
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