can I /should I wear maxi dresses?

greenglove

I am at home sick with a flu. I have been treating myself to more YLF.
I just read Angie's terrific summary of spring fashion. I have always loved long hippie skirts and think they would look good on me. I can picture them simply with a cropped fitted T or tank and maybe platform sandals. What do you think?

Anyone else thinking of wearing them this time around? I know it would break a rule but would you risk it?(I know that Angie likes rule breaking, right, Angie???)

13 years ago

Dressing

13 replies

Latest reply was from Lisa

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Sending healing thoughts your way, Jean. The flu is so grotty

(Angie does like rule breaking!)

Jean, I encourage you to go with your 70's style heart. Casual maxi dresses and skirts are not my favourite look on anyone as you know, but fashion is so, so, so subjective. As long as you are having fun with your ensembles - I trust your style judgment because you have an extremely high style quotient.

13 years ago

Jonesy

Veteran

I think they would look fab on you, Jean, especially with one of your structured jackets.

Hope you feel better soon!

13 years ago

catgirl

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Jean, if anyone can pull them off, it's you. I look forward to seeing you go for it!

13 years ago

cciele

Veteran

Yes yes go for it Jean! You have the panache to pull it off.

And I'm hoping for a quick recovery for you!

13 years ago

Scarlet

Veteran

Seems like it would really suit your vibe. I would love to see you try it out.

13 years ago

Joy

Veteran

I can see you making these work for your style. Please post pictures if you try it. I'll be skipping maxi anything but like the look on artists when done creatively.
I hope you feel better soon.

13 years ago

Anonymous

Jean, you of all people could pull of the look. Go for it!

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Oh Jean, I hope you are feeling better soon.

I think this could be a good look on you and I know you will add refinement into the mix.

Just remember the puddles when you are packing for Edinburgh

13 years ago

Laura

(website)

Veteran

Sorry you are under the weather, Jean. Hope lots of hot soup and YLF will cure you.

If anyone can pull off a maxi dress, it's you. I look forward to seeing it!

13 years ago

April

Veteran

Yes, Jean -- definitely give it a try. You can wear it to the YLF clothing swap!

13 years ago

yardshark

Active Member

In general I think maxi skirts are FAR easier to wear than full-on maxi dresses. BTW, I myself am 5'1" tall and the right ones (straighter, but in soft flowy fabrics) can give the illusion of more height.

13 years ago

Tanya

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So sorry to hear that you are sick. Feel better soon!

If anyone can pull the maxis than it is you Jean. You are tall and slim and they would fit perfectly in your style. I say give it a try and see how you like it.

13 years ago

Lisa

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Sending well wishes your way. I say go for it! I think you will rock a maxi look actually.

13 years ago

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