I sure HOPE not, because I just bought two maxi dresses! Yes, me. I said I'd *never* wear a maxi, since I'm only 5 feet tall, I feared a maxi would swamp my frame. But I fell in love with two from Ann Taylor petites that fit perfectly and because they are "to scale" they somehow work. These are the ones I purchased (but in petite, not regular) --
http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=2040
and
http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600
What I love about them is that they are cool during the peak of day -- the fabric swishes around and doesn't cling to your legs -- while keeping my legs warm in AC (going in and out of stores or going to the movie theater). Plus they cover your legs from mosquitoes when sitting outside in the evening on the patio. They work for day with flat sandals for running errands, or evening with statement necklace and heels. They are also super comfy for just hanging out at home -- like wearing a full length nightgown.
I originally figured I'd wear them as beach cover ups (after a day in the sun I truly do want to cover up -- it's so hard to find cover ups that actually cover you up). But they are too nice for that.
So yes, I vote, get it!