From Topshop to Temperley, the Maxi Dress is once again set to be the summer’s fashion staple. Lightweight, flowing and floor length, it is a dress style that will stand out in a crowd and leave you feeling beautiful.
The style always looks expensive, glamorous and elegant, no matter what price and what it is worn with. Taking inspiration from the seventies, designers have managed to update the look to create a garment that is often both vintage and modern. Traditionally patterned with bright floral prints, the maxi dress has now evolved into a luxurious garment, with a vast range of patterns, colours and shapes that flatter and suit both bodies and personalities.
The maxi dress is a style that can be worn day or night, dressed down with sandals and sunglasses or dressed up with heels and sparkling jewellery. It can be worn for any occasion, whether it is at a festival, a dinner party or just out shopping. No matter what your taste, there is sure to be a style for you, whether you want something plain or boldly patterned, colourful or monotone, long sleeved or sleeveless. Simple yet effective, the long length style means that there is no need to over accessorize, as the dress makes the outfit without having to add more to it.
Many women tend to avoid the maxi, as they feel they can not pull off the look. While it does suit the taller woman, the maxi dress has the advantage of making anybody look taller and slimmer due to its unique fit. For the taller lady, the look works best with flat shoes, while the shorter lady is advised to wear the dress with heels, to emphasise the long look.
The Maxi Dress in the media
The maxi dress has recently been seen worn by celebrities such as Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer and Mischa Barton, with each of them wearing the style differently expressing their personality and personal taste through the outfit.
The dress was also popular in the recently released Sex And The City 2 movie, with the main characters often wearing the style when on holiday or having a night out. The Sex And The City series is incredibly influential when it comes to women’s fashion, and by featuring the maxi dress in the film, it is sure to increase popularity.
Events such as New York Fashion Week also have Zac Posen showcasing the style, it is assumed that the look will filter down and become popular at both high and low end stores. Nearly every summer the maxi dress trend is predicted, but it seems that not everybody is brave enough to wear it and maximize the potential of the style. It is surprising that the trend has not been so successful in the past, as the dress radiates sophistication and glamour. With summer here, a maxi dress (or several) is the perfect addition to every woman’s wardrobe.
