3.28.2012

To the Max(i)


I must admit, I used to be a maxi dress/skirt hater. I was serving up Haterade left and right to that poor style. It was unwarranted and I would like to offer my sincere apologies to the Maxi.

I really think the early styles of the maxi dresses that emerged in 2009-ish were more moo-moo than hot-mama. So that, in turn, may be why I had an aversion to the maxi.


But oh how the tides have changed. Suddenly, I'm adoring lengthy skirts and feel the urge to purchase oodles of them for summer. I've also noticed that certain styles and prints of the maxi can be uber-flattering on practically any body shape.

Here are a few of my current favs that I've seen whilst' online shopping browsing.

Maxi Skirt in High Low Skirt /  Finders Keepers Let Love Down Maxi Dress

Ella Moss Striped Maxi Dress /  Ark & Co. Colorblock Maxi Dress

Hive & Honey Pleat Maxi Skirt /  Lanston Hi Lo Maxi Skirt

I'm all about the maxi skirt/dress now. Apparently, I've had a maxi-piphany.

Will you sport a maxi style this summer?

Be blessed, lovelies-

27 comments:

  1. Megan {Willow & Co.}March 28, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I am so with you! I was anti-maxi for a very long time, but have recently come to my senses. Something about long, flowy skirts with fitted tops just feels like summer and I'm ready!

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  2. P!nkyMarch 28, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I'm still not on the Maxi dress bandwagon....looks nice on some people to me, but not for me.

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  3. Laurie @ Stylin SavannaMarch 28, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I love maxi dresses, but I can't pull them off. I'm only 5'2 and they are all SUPER long and me and make me look pregnant :( boooo

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  4. Lynn | Motherhood in MotionMarch 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Love them, but not sure how to make it work appropriate for a law office? Suggestions?

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  5. jaymeMarch 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    i'm OBSESSED with maxi's. always have always will be. they are SO comfortable no matter what and fashionable.

    xo

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  6. LindseyMarch 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I'm obsessed with Maxis and I side-eyed them at first too. I wear them allllll summer now. LOVE THEM.

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  7. Elizabeth JamesMarch 28, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I couldn't agree more! I was also a hater and find that I love them more and more as the days grow longer!! I love it now with a cute tank or fitted tee- even through in a summer scarf for the cooler spring days!

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  8. Aimee LMarch 28, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Oohh, I wasn't a fan of maxi dresses/skirts at first either. But I've pretty much been dying to get one.

    I don't know that I'll do the skirt, but I'm definitely psyched on trying a maxi dress with some cute sandals and bangles :)

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  9. AndreaMarch 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I completely agree! I use to not be able to fathom the thought of wearing a Maxi....but now am smitten! I love the Ella Moss and Colorblock dresses you found!! I think I will be sporting the Maxi this summer for sure :)

    www.the-blonde-ambitions.blogspot.com

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  10. THE COOKSMarch 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love Maxi's but with my 5'0 foot shortness, they don't really do me good. But they are so comfy, so it doesn't bother me THAT much, I still wear them! :))

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  11. PamelaMarch 28, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    SAME with me! I thought I was never going to like this trend but like you, I cant wait to wear this. I actually bought a chiffon peach maxi from f21 back in october and have YET to wear it - I am just confused about shoes - no idea which ones to wear! lol!
    -Pam

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  12. LesMarch 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Same here! I was a hater since the beginning, then a lightbulb went off a few weeks ago and I jumped all over the maxi bandwagon! I'm going to be traveling around Europe this summer, and I think they will be the perfect way to look cute and be comfortable at the same time.

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  13. xo, KimberlyMarch 28, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    maxi-phiphany? I adore you.
    I found a maxi that was color blocked in three tall stripes from top to bottom in the maternity section at Target. I'm pregnant, I promise. I don't just shop there! I wish I'd have bought it. It was so pretty!

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  14. CeCeMarch 28, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I wonder how Maxi dresses got their name? How does anything?! I think they are cute. They look stylish and comfy and they have more shape to them now. I need to put it on my wardrobe list for Spring/Summer. Yes, I keep a running list!!

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  15. jessicaMarch 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    i have two maxi dresses i bought on a whim and i haven't had the guts to wear them yet. but i think it's gonna have to happen very very soon. they look so stinkin comfy, my kind of stlyle.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    That yellow skirt is amazing!
    -Anna
    asweetsouthernmess.blogspot.com

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  17. Liz BrownMarch 28, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I always do feel a tiny bit hippie in super long skirts and dresses. But its such a floaty swishy feminine feeling. I love it!

    That Ark & Co. colorblock one is gorgeous.

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  18. HannahMarch 28, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Yes, yes, yes! I was against them a year or so ago...what was I thinking? I swear that I am going to live in them this spring and summer. I have a new black jersey maxi that I have already worn three times. And I've got a pink chiffon maxi and military green one. Now I'm lusting over a emerald green or royal blue...

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  19. MonicaMarch 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Im a big fan of the maxi! I'm super short though so I have some I get hemmed and some I just wear with cute wedges

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  20. Allyson McGuireMarch 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I'm right there with you - I used to hate these things...and now I've got two of them. I love them!

    Allyson
    http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com

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  21. MelissaMarch 28, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I'm a prior maxi hater, too. I just recently gave in and jumped on the bandwagon for this summer!

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  22. Stefanie @MusingsofaMrsMarch 28, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I love that Ella Moss one!

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  23. RachelMarch 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I just bought a hot pink maxi skirt and I'm loving it...but too chicken to wear it just yet! I'll have to let you know how it goes if I ever decide to wear it out...maybe for my birthday outfit this weekend?! Happy Wednesday, pretty girl. Love you.

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  24. Kelly { MessyDirtyHair }March 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    YES def! already have a few! you just need to find the right one for you! i did a post on it last week!

    xx Kelly

    www.MessyDirtyHair.com

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  25. SamanthaMarch 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Those outfits are amazing!! I am loving the maxi look. If you get a chance, check out my latest post about my giveaway! It's a good one:)

    www.lovecleansing.blogspot.com

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  26. Amy ShaughnessyMarch 28, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I hate to admit it but I was sort of the same way. Yikes. Eat my words. I LOVE them now.

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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  27. FlanneryMarch 28, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I'm slooooowly converting to becoming a maxi fan. I wore an Alice+Olivia dress (that my mama talked me into) for our engagement photos, so now I have positive connotations! I'd love it if you'd do another maxi post in the future. These are fab!

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