Comments on: Maxi dresses: too much fabric for daytime

By: athena

athena — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:39:38 +0000

Your new post reminded me of this one. I used to hate those dresses, but I changed my opinion after seeing the new silhouette with slighly raised waistline. The old one had ties at the back which made the dress look too… simple, too country style. These ones almost have empire waist, and they look much better. I tried one in the store – I was surprised to discover it was a really cool look on me, even though I’m only 5′6″. But I have strong shoulder line, which sort of balances the amount of fabric on the bottom, and the dress made me look taller.

By: Fashion moments with Mum | youlookfab

Fashion moments with Mum | youlookfab — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:41:28 +0000

[...] of our twin outfits in 1976 when I was 6 years old. We’re wearing matching maxi dresses, a style I would not wear today, but I remember feeling fabulous at the time. We at YLF wish you a very happy Mother’s [...]

By: Blluebird

Blluebird — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:41:46 +0000

Here in Australia the Maxi dress went off like a good party. I guess because its almost always warm here and were very laid back, its a perfect style!

Im only 5ft2 and i have short hair and an hourglass figure, so im not even the ideal look for this dress, but i have 4 of them. i team them with kitten heels for some height and i use a waistbelt to give it some shape, dangly necklaces, feminine patterns and big sunnies, and i can wear it everywhere!!!!

Walks in the aussie sun thru the marketplaces, beachside cafe trips, church on sunday, family bbqs… and every time i wear a maxi, i get tonnes of complements.

i know it breaks some rules, but hey, it looks and feels fantastic! who cares!

By: Bevin

Bevin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:59:45 +0000

I think these look amazing! I am 5′6″, so I’m not super short, and I did have to shop around to find the right style (THAT’S THE KEY!) I am bigger on top and have skinny legs so these make me look even, and tall! I love them and they’re super comfortable, especially with flip flops. They’re breezy and elegant, and the ones I have (Usually made out of T-shirt type cotton) are casual enough to wear to the beach or walk downtown. Find the right style, and you’ll have no problems pulling this off!

By: Carol Prince Mandela

Carol Prince Mandela — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:07:13 +0000

Cooton is Great for the hot weather

By: Carol Prince Mandela

Carol Prince Mandela — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:02:45 +0000

I love this look. I have been wearing these a lot, both day and night. With flat sandanals they are great. I live in Trinidad, West Indies and this is a popular choice at the Carnival parties

By: 2008 December 29 | youlookfab

2008 December 29 | youlookfab — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:57:43 +0000

[...] daytime maxi dresses in casual fabrics are not my idea of style. And it’s not a question of adapting the eye – I did not like the look in the 70’s and 90’s [...]

By: Guess girl

Guess girl — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:58 +0000

I love maxi dresses and have a few myself. I am not tall but not short and love to wear them out to dinner and on sunday outings to “boulevard” shops. They are flowy, elegant and just what summer needs. They do not flash much but are still cool, comfortable and sexy!!! No downs there!!!!!!!!!!

By: Sarah-Jane

Sarah-Jane — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:13:49 +0000

I love the maxi dress look but i personally only think it looks good on “thin” frams i am 5′3 and an Aus size 6 so also quiet slim and short and find i can get away with the Maxi dress as long as it is one with less material more of an A line style and tall heels its a great evening look for summer but i couldnt wear it during the day!

By: The Worst of Spring and Summer 2008 | youlookfab

The Worst of Spring and Summer 2008 | youlookfab — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:25:19 +0000

[...] people loved the Maxi dress trend, but I wasn’t one of them. Just too much fabric for daytime in [...]