MAXI SKIRTS

Not sure if this style works for you or how to wear them?  Maxi skirts can be worn in different ways and all have various shapes and styles.  Some can be worn as a skirt and then pulled up as a dress.  Others are more loose and flowy and some are very slim fitted and sexier.  Find different styles, shapes and colors that work for you.

Splendid Maxi Skirt/Dress.  Cinching at the waist creates definition.  Pull it up and wear it as a strapless dress as well.  In white or blue. $88.

For a flowy yet casual look, this Robert Rodriguez skirt and top make a great choice.  Perfect for lounging around the house or a casual night.  $125.

This navy and white striped maxi skirt, with slim fit, criss cross stripe design is very slimming.  Love it with a white top and large colored necklace or a bright colored top, such as green, yellow, or cobalt blue.  Express, $49.90.

The mermaid silhouette of this Haute Hippie maxi skirt in Sea color, draws attention to the waist.  Very slimming silhouette.  $365.

Slits are all the rage this season.  Whether on the side or in the front, show some leg with this look.  The length of the slit determines how much of the leg shows so choose your slit based upon how comfortable you are showing your legs.

BB Dakota Sophie Long Skirt with Slit, $80.

Kevork Kiledjian Long Skirt with Slit, $750.

Free People Long Convertible Maxi Skirt/Dress in midnight.  $88.

Chiffon is big this spring.  The chiffon long skirt over a solid is a great sexy way to wear a maxi skirt but still show some leg.  Lily Rose Maxi Skirt at Kohl's, $17.99.

Maxi Skirts and Dresses are available at all different price points, so if you aren't sure if you are sold on the look, try a more in-expensive option first in a color or style that you like.  

MAXI DRESSES...Wearing it at ALL AGES For ALL OCCASSIONS

By now everyone has heard about maxi dresses and skirts, but do you know how to wear them?  Clients say all the time, I can't wear that look, I'm told old, or I'm not Bohemian.  The idea is how to make these easy to wear pieces work for you.

There are different fits to maxi dresses and skirts.  Some are very billowy and flowing while others have a slimmer fit.  The shape of the maxi dress or skirt determines the type of shoe to wear with it and the fit of  a top, or topper (jacket, blazer).

Guidelines for your age:

45 +:  Monochromatic looks great for you.  The neckline determines how much you feel comfortable revealing.  Cowl neck maxi dresses are very flattering neckline and usually loose enough to hid any figure flaws in the mid-section.  If wanting to show your cleavage a little more and not concerned with the skin at your chest area, go for one color with a deeper front v.

Splendid Cowl Maxi Dress, $138 (Strawberry or Black)

Great dress to add a thin knit long cardigan in white or taupe.  Add an animal skin belt over it in taupes and whites with a gold buckle.  Wear with a heel or a jeweled flat sandal.

Jessica Hart for Pencey Standard V Neck Maxi Dress, $176

 

Dolce Vita Cybele Woven Flats, $170

Trina Turk Marisol Halter Dress, $438

30-45:  Deep V Necks, High Slits up the thigh, stripes, and patterns all work well.  Go for what works with your style personally and professionally.  Deep V Neck and Thigh Slits make dresses in appropriate for most corporate work environments, creative fields can still work this look.

Wear this dress with a flat but metallic sandals for day.  Add large gold cuff and large gold statement earrings.  

BCBG Meadows Maxi Dress, $198

Dolce Vita Bagley T Strap Sandals, $170

For work wear this dress with a fitted cropped black blazer or a light knit long black or blue cardigan and coordinating colored heels.  At night try a stappy sandal and and bold jewelry.

Charlie Jade Madison Maxi Dress, $196 ($182 at South Moon Under)

MM Couture Strapless Printed Ruffle Maxi Dress, $98

Under 30:  Go with flirty designs and prints.  Wear for casual days on the weekends or go dressier for work or at night.  The key to wearing this at work is to wear a blazer or sweater with it to look more professional.  Avoid crazy prints when at work, unless you are in a creative field (magazine, design, styling, etc.).

Top Shop Floral Mesh Back Maxi Dress, $92

Saint Grace Santa Fe Noa Maxi Tank Dress, $145

CHIC WHITE DRESSES

Every woman needs a few staples in her closet.  A white dress should be one of them.  It is a "go-to" or must have just like the black dress.  

White dresses can be worn in three ways depending on the look you are going for.  All white including white shoes and accessories.  This look is very minimalist.  White with metallic, can be in shoes, pocket book or jewelry.  Or white with bold color accents.  Add a citrus color or a jewel tone.  Jewel tones with white can be worn in winter and are appropriate. White dress with navy shoes or bag is great for work.

This Diane von Furstenburg Honoka Dress, $385, knit weight is a great dress outside of summer. The way pattern makes a statement.

This Black Halo dress is perfect for work or an evening out to dinner/theater, etc.  The thin belt accentuates your waist and the sleeves and neckline create interest.  Perfect with black or navy. $345

This Catherine Malandrino crocheted dress is lined at the body while the sheer sleeves create interest.  Great pattern and hemline let the dress do the talking. $325

This BCBG Leena Dress, $278, small knit pattern and simple design is a great blank canvas for jewelry, and shoes.

 

A Splendid Tie Waist Jersey Dress is a great simple sheath.  Change the belt to a bold bright pink, yellow or blue. $104

Thread Strapless Double Ruffle Dress, $395, looks very chic with skin colored heels.  Large gold hoops would be a perfect accent.  Keep the accessories minimal.

Asos Black Dress, $161.15, woven fabric with tabs and plaques creates interest.

If you want to purchase white dresses, look to your favorite stores and designers.  Almost every designer makes white dresses.  All shapes and styles to suit your style personality.