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Current La Mimi Obsession- Maxi Dress

Submitted by Mimi on Friday, 1 May 200922 Comments

Spring and Summer is all about dressing feminine and light. One of the easiest ways to do that is to put on a dress. It doesn’t take too much thought or effort to wear a maxi dress, as long as you pick the right one for your body shape, insuring it flatters and accentuates all your best features.
Remember to pay attention to the length, material, design and print.

Material- The material has to be flowy and not clingy.
Length- You don’t want it too long or too short, just long enough to almost hit the floor when you are bare feet. That way you can wear it with flats or a bit of platform.
Design- Halternecks are more flattering for those with larger bust. Spaghetti straps are better for those with smaller bust.
Print- choose prints in proportion to your height and weight. Prints that are striking and big on a small frame will look too strong and overpowering.

I already found two maxi dresses for this summer, one in a small print (I’m 5’5) and one in a nice bold turquoise color. Unfortunately, it’s too cold for me to wear them yet. I promise to show them in a post once it warms up.

Will you wear a maxi dress this summer?

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22 Comments »

vicky said:

I love wearing long dresses…hides all the imperfections…hehe

- 1 May 2009 at 5:58 pm

Farida said:

This is a nice trend but it will never work on my petite frame. I prefer mini

- 1 May 2009 at 9:11 pm

The Seeker said:

Hi darling.
Hope everyhing is ok with you, sweetie
Oh I love x3 maxi dresses. I own 2 from last year, bt I wouldn’y mind to have more
Yes, I’m wearing it for sure. Such´a great pice…
Have a fab weekend
Luv~

xoxo

- 1 May 2009 at 11:05 pm

Mimi said:

Hi Farida!
Trust me, if it work on me, then it will surely work on you…You just have to find one in the right pattern , that will not overpower your frame:)
Good luck darling!

- 2 May 2009 at 12:36 am

Eeli said:

hehe you’re slightly taller than I am! Finding it so difficult to find a GOOD maxi dress and oh boy have I looked around lol! I’m expecting alot of bloggers to be donning the maxi during the Northern Summer. I will be gawking a plenty haha.

How’ve you been? I’ve could be better but this is life Have a happy dappy wkend hun

xx

- 2 May 2009 at 12:48 am

Leyla said:

What a nice feminine addition to any woman’s wardrobe! I totally agree that if you follow the guidelines you provided, MOST women would find the perfect maxi dress that would compliment their shape. I don’t have any in my wardrobe yet, but I will certainly be shopping for one for sure! =) Thanks for giving me a great idea for a FAB addition to my Summer wardrobe!

- 2 May 2009 at 1:30 am

real style real people said:

I just bought one and have a post coming up on them too- LOVE the ones you chose to feature!

- 2 May 2009 at 7:15 am

Sher said:

I have yet to buy one. I’m 5 ft 1 inch and I have several bo ho skirts (that skim my ankles), which people tell me I look even shorter wearing. So I have yet to try one on that I like. Still search……but the searching is fun!

- 2 May 2009 at 8:00 am

sharon rose said:

Hi there-I’m still yet to find or buy one, I’m unsure whether I want to dip into this trend-if I find an awesome one thrifting, I’ll definitely bag it though!

- 2 May 2009 at 11:07 am

Liv said:

can’t wait to see your maxi dresses. Thanks for the tips too – very useful. I love the look of the floppy hat too but since I’m short, I don’t think it works – do you? I don’t know if it’s a self conscious thing but i always felt that hats were overwhelming.

I picked out some maxi dresses that I liked too at A Beautiful Life – here are my picks – http://sundaralife.blogspot.com/2009/03/if-i-had-genie.html. I know the last dress (from eliazabeth james) isn’t a traditional maxi but that length works better on small girls like me!

- 2 May 2009 at 11:10 am

janettaylor said:

Coool, but I’m short! :S

XoXo
Have a great weekend!

Janet

- 2 May 2009 at 11:58 am

Kelli said:

Mimi,
I LOVE maxis and dresses in general!! I do plan to wear dresses all summer but have yet to find the perfect maxi for me. I need a thick over the shoulder strap so I can conceal a bra.
Thanks for your sweet comments, I really appreciate them!
Have a great weekend,
K

- 2 May 2009 at 12:30 pm

MJ. said:

Hun!! It’s been so long!! I’ve been disconnected from the real world (aka, fashion and blogs:P) for 2 months!! I gotta get a deep look to all ur new posts! But that one I specially loved it! I’ve always thought that I would look horrible in a maxi dress but my friend convinced me to try one on last week and I absolutely loved it!! (such a shame it was 400€…I’m currently searching a cheaper option )

XX

- 3 May 2009 at 5:57 am

MJ. said:

Oh! Sorry for not answering ur question! I’ve just seen your comment!
Yes, June it’s usually a great time to visit Barcelona, though u know…weather can get crazy sometimes…
Oh! I’ve you’re finally coming just let me know and I’ll give you some tips of places to go and things you must see!:) I can totally be your personal guide if you need me to

XX

- 3 May 2009 at 6:01 am

savvymode sg said: