https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:09:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196437 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:26:59 +0000 mrseccentric 1196437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spaghetti straps in hothothot climates are like the women's consolation prize since they can't run around topless like the guys can.</p> <p>Seriously when it's high summer and 100F+ or 95F+high humidity a lot of these items which read really bare in other contexts just come across as common sense. I think our eyes become used to seeing outfits 'on the internet' and they have a certain degree of 'finesse', grooming, modesty which may not have much at all to do with the circumstances in which many of us live. I know we all complain about it, but i find myself it can be hard to really adjust my mindset to what i intellectually know are the circumstances.</p> <p>I know i was dumbfounded when i moved out near Mt. Diablo here in California at the number of women running around in just bike shorts and sports bras. My eyes were drying out from constantly popping out of their sockets!</p> <p>Then, first summer, and they have to close Highway 4 one day because the asphalt's melting in the 114F heat. You can still see places the sidewalks buckled that they haven't fixed yet. The last two summers were definitely colder, but we're hitting mid seventies now (mid March) so i think we're back to the scorchers. </p> <p>Mo, you look like a goddess, as usual. A practical and elegant dress for our hotter climes. That would be perfect for a hot summer nite dinner, just toss on a little shrug or scarf for variety (and on the off chance you'll need it for the warmth - ha!). Enjoy!&nbsp; steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196359 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:27:24 +0000 Mo 1196359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks ladies. &nbsp;So glad you get that this one is my kind of maxi vs the typical ones hanging in most malls. &nbsp;<br />Suz, I hear you on trying not to project - it's human nature. &nbsp;I get it. &nbsp;I do.<br />Janet, thanks. &nbsp;I've never had issue with spaghetti straps. &nbsp;Actually, in my late 20's I started actively searching them out to highlight my shoulders and make my small chest appear larger in contrast lol. &nbsp;Back then, I didn't even know the term camisole. &nbsp;I just wanted a tank with thin straps. &nbsp;And I had Kmart, Clothestime,&nbsp;or Miller's Outpost to choose from, no internet yet. &nbsp;He he he. &nbsp;<br />Now I don't seek them out, but I don't discount items because of them, either.</p> <p>Oh, Susie, I'd sized up in the other one to see if it wouldn't be skin tight, which just made it fit weird. &nbsp;Sent it back asap. &nbsp;Sorry, no pics. &nbsp;The straps were fun, though!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196343 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:07:16 +0000 Susie 1196343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this one on you. It reads beachy yet it does have that bit of edge. I don't mind the spaghetti straps on you and it's quite appropriate for FL. </p> <p>Will you show us the other one too please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196342 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:00:13 +0000 Janet 1196342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming back in to say I normally have borderline poison eye for spaghetti straps (my own personal issue since they do not look good on my body, even with a good strapless bra), but these work on you, and I don't get a nightie vibe because the cut of the dress is unique. And I get a nightie vibe from something like 90% of the maxi dresses I see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196320 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 13:30:15 +0000 Suz 1196320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it much better on you than on the model. It looks like what you've been after. I sort of share Angie's feeling about the straps on top, but I also get that it is <b>HOT</b> where you are! So objecting is a bit like someone telling me they don't like the look of a puffer with a scarf. Considering that I pretty much need to wear that combo or I will freeze to death, it's really a moot point.&nbsp;</p> <p>And some of my feeling is simply about what's not flattering on me -- I shouldn't transfer that to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196313 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 13:21:46 +0000 Diana 1196313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab! I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1196184 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:44:26 +0000 carambola 1196184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know a maxi could be edgy. Looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195839 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:43:30 +0000 lyn67 1195839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the rised&nbsp; hems on&nbsp;front and back&nbsp;of&nbsp;this one! It helps adding "just enough&nbsp;structure"and love the pockets too,&nbsp;so I say keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195831 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:30:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1195831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this for you Mo and I can visualize the movement of it when you stride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195679 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 17:25:34 +0000 Kristin L 1195679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great on you! I'm so glad you finally found a maxi.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195678 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 17:21:08 +0000 rae 1195678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you! Easy breezy edgy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195226 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 02:04:43 +0000 Sarah A 1195226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you so much more than the model. The walking shot you can really get a feel for the movement. The color looks more cool toned too. Very nice! </p> <p>(I read your other post as well, too funny you had tried that dress already I didnt want to bump just to respond.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195164 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:49:18 +0000 Mo 1195164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for your input Angie, I know maxi's aren't your thing &nbsp;I don't mind the straps at all, given the temps I'm going to be wearing it in. &nbsp;I think it helps counter the possible tent-y-ness of the dress, actually. &nbsp;And I do have bralettes that will fit perfectly under, if a traditional racerback bra won't. &nbsp;<br />I like that I feel totally at ease in it, and yet stylish too. &nbsp;Great combo. </p> <p>here is the model in it:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1195138 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:31:37 +0000 Angie 1195138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the lifted hem in the front so much more than a straight hem. At least we can see some of your leg, which to my eye is more flattering. I bet the effect is&nbsp;&nbsp;even better as you stride. I do find the strappinesss on top quite proportionally naked - and a little like a nightie. What do you think? Do you like the spaghetti straps?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194991 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:16:51 +0000 Mo 1194991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tex, good question . . . let me see. &nbsp;Hunh, it says reshape while damp. &nbsp;Being 95% viscose and 5% spandex (chiffon touches are 100% poly)&nbsp;I'll likely dry on delicate. &nbsp;It could take a week to dry flat here in FL with that much material. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194987 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:12:46 +0000 Mo 1194987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! &nbsp;You all like it too (tee hee!). &nbsp;I think the straps will stretch a tad with wear and the dress will lower an inch maybe, which will be fine. &nbsp;<br />Sara, I see what you see, kinda breezy, but with a bit of edge in the color and mixed media fabrics.<br />Janet, YeS! gladiators for sure!<br />The chiffon pockets are real and could fit all my groceries, if the weight wouldn't drag them to the ground lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194982 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:09:54 +0000 texstyle 1194982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It definitely has that floaty, ethereal look to it Mo - I think that's pretty much what you were after. I like the muted colors a lot and I don't think it's unflattering. &nbsp;Is it easy care enough? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194980 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:09:07 +0000 Janet 1194980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might not be conventionally flattering, but I think it looks great on you! Great color for you too, and the back is lovely on your shoulders. I can see this with strappy sandals, gladiators, etc. I think it's fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194977 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:06:39 +0000 Sara L. 1194977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! &nbsp;It seems very you and also very&nbsp;easy, breazy (which fits my definition of California beachy, but you might have a different vision). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194942 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 20:36:45 +0000 Day Vies 1194942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the movement. I think it can be casual or glam depending on the accessories. I think it's a keeper for the sheer versatility of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194894 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:58:07 +0000 celia 1194894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is not traditional flattering but it looks so much fun. I would wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1194886 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:50:55 +0000 Mo 1194886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They came today and I think I LOVE the khaki one. &nbsp;Am I just cuckoo after trying so many and failing? &nbsp;Or is this dress finally 'me'? &nbsp;I know it's not traditionally flattering but it practically floats when I walk.<br />I haven't even gotten the second one out of the package yet lol. &nbsp;(please don't mind the lack of proper underpinnings and shower wet hair). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1190154 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:20:31 +0000 Mo 1190154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Sarah, I actually tried that one 2 summers back!! &nbsp;Didn't fit right across my back &nbsp;But a&nbsp;style I'm definitely drawn to; good call! </p> <p>Yes, found it&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-other-black-dress---the-midi">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....--the-midi</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1190144 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:06:15 +0000 Sarah A 1190144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two of these dresses which I love but they are a couple seasons old</p> <p><a href="http://dress.yournextshoes.com/patagonia-lithia-dress-do-it-all-dress/" rel="nofollow">http://dress.yournextshoes.com.....all-dress/</a></p> <p>might have e-bay potential, I have size Med in this and am usually an 8-10 so probably XS I would think would be your size.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1189613 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 17:11:49 +0000 JayS 1189613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anthropologie has some cute ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1189566 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:57:20 +0000 Mo 1189566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Janet. &nbsp;I hear you! &nbsp;(And the only reason I didn't get the Piperlime one was the fit comments).&nbsp; </p> <p>EDIT: on a whim I ordered these from Asos just now. &nbsp;I figured I'd try ones with essentially no waist and see. &nbsp;One snug, one loose and skimming. &nbsp;Can't hurt to try. &nbsp;Besides, I like that they are more edgy and less frilly than most maxis out there &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Eyelet-Strap-Buckle-Maxi-Dress/10j9l2/?iid=2988143&amp;mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1FeWVsZXQtU3RyYXAtQnVja2xlLU1heGktRHJlc3MvUHJvZC8">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Eyelet.....QVNPUy1FeW</a>. &nbsp;and</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Maxi-Dress-With-Drape-Pockets/12unpm/?iid=3909022&amp;mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1NYXhpLURyZXNzLVdpdGgtRHJhcGUtUG9ja2V0cy9Qcm9kLw.">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Maxi-D.....XNvcy1NYXh</a>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1189552 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:37:37 +0000 Janet 1189552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll keep an eye out for you. Since I was looking for dresses and finding almost NOTHING in between minis and maxis, surely there is a maxi out there for you. Of the ones you linked to, I like the one at Piperlime better. The other one looks quite sheer under that short liner.&nbsp;</p> <p>And a momentary rant:&nbsp;Seriously, dress designers, WTF? I just want a cool, interesting slightly below-the-knee length dress. Should NOT be that hard.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-high-waisted-hourglasses#post-1189538 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:56:34 +0000 Mo 1189538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just throwing it out there, in case anyone has any leads. &nbsp;I trolled the 'net for several hours yesterday and came up with like 3 options. &nbsp;2 of which sold out at Nordie's&nbsp;<i>while</i> I was browsing. &nbsp;Sheesh. &nbsp;<br />I'm looking for a casual, daytime, hot weather dress, not a gown for galas. &nbsp;He he he. &nbsp;<br />Here were the contenders from yesterday.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-open-back-chiffon-maxi-dress-juniors/3625904?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=1068&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_3_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lu.....ory-person</a>&nbsp;and &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=64441&amp;pid=980872&amp;vid=1&amp;scid=980872002">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=980872002</a>&nbsp; Essentially, I need an almost empire waistline for it to hit me in the proper spot.&nbsp; </p>