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.  

Colorful Coats

Wearing a coat with color brings alive your look in winter.  Walk into a room and grab everyone's attention.

This colorful coat by BCBG has a flirty bottom.  It is perfect to wear with a skirt or dress.  This also looks great with pants.  The coat is available in Lemon Grass or Boysenberry.  $268.80.  Try changing out the buttons to something that suits your style and personality to really enliven this coat.

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This shows how you wear the coat stylized with a dress, bag, and heels.

                     

For a different look, try a zippered coat.  This looks sleek versus edgy.  The color makes it pop.  Available at J Crew in multiple color options.  Also available in petite.

J. Crew Magestic Purple Double Cloth Envelope Coat, $189.99

The hardware on this jacket makes it stand out.  Interesting buttons grab people's attention and makes a look more fashionable and noticeable.  

J. Crew Double-cloth Townhouse Trench, $239.99 Dark Eggplant  BB Dakota Yellow Jacket with Gold Grommets, $83.99

For a more corporate looking coat, try this one by DKNY.  Available at sylebop.com.  $630.

This blue jacket is a perfect transition coat from fall to winter, or winter to spring.  Trench coats can truly be worn year-round.  In geranium (hit color for 2012) or nautical blue, from Bebe.  $129.