How To : Maximize The Maxi Dress

About the author : Anya Sarre is a celebrity stylist with cicinia.fr and is the go-to fashion expert for Hollywood’s biggest celebrities. Known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together, Sarre has also been named “Best Television Fashion Stylist”

The modern maxi dress has graduated from its quarantine among beachwear and formalwear. Now women can comfortably and confidently choose from a variety of maxi dresses for weekend, vacation or even business attire. From the maxi spin on the classic shirt dress to nautically inspired casual maxi dresses, “maxi” comes in a variety of looks for “maximum style.” So why not maximize your style and heighten your confidence this summer season, we all want to see you shine in the sunlight!

 

Women who choose to maximize their fashion with this summer option need to follow a few basic tips. Each lady needs to find the style of maxi dress that suits her best. Petite women look better in smaller patterned dresses, while taller women should stick to larger prints or color blocks. As always, long lines offer a slimming look. Perhaps the most versatile style of maxi dress is the basic solid-color dress. Colors such as black, olive, brown, tan and white supply a great canvas for women who love to accessorize.

Maximizing with Footwear

Women shouldn’t make the assumption that their feet will be hidden beneath a maxi dress that fits properly. Shorter women, however, can take full advantage of the maxi dress to help them gain a few inches. The skirt’s hem should measure no less than one half inch above the ground, but a petite woman sporting a modern pair of high-heeled wedges can easily attain the illusion of height. Peep-toe pumps also add a little height along with their flirtatious allure.

Work your maxi from the ground up—let your shoes tie the outfit together! Maxi dresses don’t necessarily need to be paired with high heels. This season’s ornamented flip-flop sandals provide ideal accessories for a classic black maxi dress. You can also choose embellished flats that bring an added flare to modern long hems.

 

Wrapping It Up

Today’s fashionable women can enjoy the comfort and romance of maxi skirts at work, on the street as well as at the beach and to the opera. They can embrace the personal strength and confidence that comes with feeling good and looking great! Strut your stuff this summer and let your inner fashionista shine!