How To Wear: The Maxi
Drop your hemlines, ladies! Floor grazing maxi skirts and dresses are having a moment right now. Maxis have always been a style staple for me. I love this style so much I have designed a number of variations for my LC Lauren Conrad collection as well as Paper Crown. They are comfortable, easy, incredibly flattering, and down-to-earth (literally). Plus, the style is versatile and perfect for transitioning your summer wardrobe into fall. What's not to like? That's why I was pleased to see designer labels such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Missoni, and J. Crew feature fresh takes on the trend in their fall runway shows.
While maxis are certainly experiencing a renaissance, if you will, up until the 21st century women had few options aside from this ankle skimming length. Even though we might see the floor length trend as "new," the fact is the maxi has always had a place in women's closets. (I suppose this is where I must state the obvious: Fashion always recycles itself.)
When worn correctly, maxi skirts and dresses are as flattering as they are fashionable. However, playing with proportion can be tricky. With longer lengths, it's all about balance. To avoid being a fashion victim, follow these tips for maxi-friendly dressing...
- The sky's the limit. No matter your height (yes, I am talking to you, petite ladies) you can wear floor length dresses and skirts. That's why they invented heels.
- It's a balancing act. Keep the scale of the skirt in mind. Floor length skirts look lovely with tighter fitting tops (tucked in and/or belted at the natural waist). If the skirt is cut closer to the body, opt for a looser fitting top. Cropped jackets and sweaters also work well with floor length dresses and skirts. One of my favorite casual outfits is a simple maxi dress paired with a cropped denim jacket.
- Be bold! Fashion is all about taking risks, I've seen girls style their maxi skirts with slouchy sweaters, tied denim shirts, and simple tucked-in tees for an effortlessly unfussy yet chic look.
Now it's time to get inspired. Here's a few styling suggestions...
How will you be wearing the maxi skirt this season?
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XO Lauren
Photos: altamiranyc, sterlingstyle, pinterest, chictopia, atlantic-pacific, pinterest, streetpeeper
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I love my maxi skirt and couldn't imagine spring/summer without it! Love to wear it in different ways. With a simple shirt or a oversized jumper (more kind of hippie) :D.
Just made a blogpost with my favorite maxi skirt two days ago :)
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xo Deborah Chloe -
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I love the look of maxi skirts! I have a black cotton one that is really cute and I can wear it to work since our dress code is strictly black and white. But when I want to wear it during the summer, I feel like it is too dark. Do you have any suggestions? Or am I being crazy? haha -
I need HELP!!! I really don't know if a maxi skirt my body shape (too much hips!) and with what I could wear it? -
Aw I had this same one! I wore it for a banquet I had and then I gave it away to a girl who was so thankful. Good memories! I wish I knew how to post a picture of me with the dress lol
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With Fashion its really all about taking risks!! This is so true. :)
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Can you believe I've never owned a maxi skirt!? This year might just be the year of the maxi for me! :-D
Liesl xxx
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I am all for this trend. I have been stocking up on my maxi skirts and dresses since January when I saw them in every store front on vacation in FL! Great trend, the hi-low skirts are great too! ( just curious what shoes to wear when fall comes around ? how do u transition the look?
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Just wore my LC Lauren Conrad maxi out for a beautiful summer day. Breezy and stylish all in one! <3
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I have this maxi dress and I love it I've even pranced around my room with it on and belted with some cute boots and a slouchy sweater and I love how it looks Im just to self concious to wear it outside my room. Do any of you have any tips for me to help get out the door in the outfit
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i love maxi skirts but hey are just too long on me uugh ! i think they look funny on short people
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I love wearing the maxi skirt with a jean vest as shown..I have this outfit..in a prairie skirt! Love the look:
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Hm maybe! At 5'2" I'm a little hesitant, but I'll try one on if I see one that I like. I love the pleated skirt outfit in the slideshow though!
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i have like every thing from her clothing line looks great and is comfy too when ya dont want to be so dressy and just lounge around the house.
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I want to get a maxi dress so bad but I'm short and it would be really long on me. It's a gray and white dress and it's from your collection, Lauren. I saw it at Kohl's
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I just tried on a long maxi skirt at macy's last week.. it was a Beautiful silky gray leapord print.. I loved it so much but I just cant Bring myself to wear one! I wish I would have read these tips before, because I know it has to be gone by now since it was the only one I seen around. Ho-hum.. well now I know! Thanks a bunch for the tips!
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Hi, I'm a petite 5"2, but I'm also a size 10-12. Is there any way a maxi dress/skirt would suit me?
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I always wanted to try wearing a maxi skirt but I didn't really know how to do it... these tips really helped me ! Thanks Lauren =)
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@Emily - Kohl's Department Stores sell Lauren Conrad clothing, and if ordered via Kohl's.com, you can designate international shipping. (:
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