One of my favorite looks for the summer months is the maxi dress, and I am proud to proclaim that this comfortable and stylish MUST-have is back on the style radar for Spring 2009. So how do you wear this day or evening dresses just right? First, focus on length. If your long and flowy number hits
the ankle (or higher) you may want to consider a size up to increase length… However if you want to stick with ankle-length as opposed to floor sweeping just make sure you are pairing with the proper shoes. Mile high platforms, wedges, or heels are inappropriate here. Instead focus on super flat strappy gladiators or another cool non-heeled sandal (there are lots of 
options these days! The ones featured here that would look AWESOME with look #3 are a sweet $12.50) Adversely, if your favorite new frock hits the ground, bring on on skyscraper shoes – the higher the better! You want the dress to hover above the ground, but not drag on it. You could try these brown woven-looking pair that are easy on the old pocket book… Cute, trendy, and only $24.50 (I would do these with dress #1)!
What styles are out there right now that will make you swoon? Express and H&M have some good ones right now that definitely won’t break the bank. This blue one featured right is $79.00 and 
would be styled up just right with some white oversized earrings, bracelets and perhaps wide belt at the waist. Bellisima!
Maybe a jersey knit is more your speed for an easy daytime look. I love this grayscale maxi from Delias (right) with halter neckline. Pair this lovely $49.50′er with lots of silver… oodles of bangles and in-your-face hoops. Don’t forget the over-sized shades!
For a REAL steal, try this floral numer with bead detailing for a mere $34.50 and found at Wet Seal – who would have thought?! This pretty frock could be worn day or night dependant on the accessories and choice of shoe but will look great whatever time of day you decide to don it! I would do a seriously stand-out eye with this one… Try a dramatic aqua smokey effect – shimmery bronzner on the cheekbones, and a kiss of baby pink frost on the pout. Pretty!
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
Thanks Jane!! It’s like you were reading my mind!!!