https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 11:01:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-944185 Wed, 29 May 2013 19:19:58 +0000 Aziraphale 944185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying too hard to what? &nbsp;Look younger?&nbsp;</p> <p>While I'm not as militant about this as some, I don't love the maxi dress on anybody, unless it's a ball gown. &nbsp;It's especially tricky on petites. &nbsp;Being slim helps, though. &nbsp;And the column of the same&nbsp;colour can help make you look taller. &nbsp;I'd say you can do it, but proceed with caution, lest you look like you're walking around in your nightie. &nbsp;I'd opt for something sleeker (i.e. not too much fabric) and&nbsp;keep in mind that&nbsp;something too bare or bohemian might work better on a 20-something. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-944158 Wed, 29 May 2013 18:13:58 +0000 Mo 944158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Found this - not cheap but fits your criteria. &nbsp;Only 48 1/2" from shoulder to hem. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/shiftdresses/PRDOVR~44154/44154.jsp">http://www.madewell.com/madewe...../44154.jsp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-944090 Wed, 29 May 2013 17:02:04 +0000 Mo 944090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, another thought - eBay often lists actual length in inches on dresses. &nbsp;I rule out instantly anything over about 55" personally. &nbsp;Some are 60" and more! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-944088 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:59:01 +0000 T-Rex 944088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 47 and I love maxi dresses. Since I'm only about 5'1, I don't find the right length very often. And I would never get around to hemming them. So I have a few,&nbsp;and I&nbsp;really enjoy wearing them. </p> <p>I know there are less revealing necklines out there somewhere. I'm just not sure where to point you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-943683 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:24:49 +0000 Mo 943683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an inch and a half taller than you, and 8 years older. &nbsp;I'd look for adjustable straps if you can for starters. &nbsp;The dress I have recently settled on is a high/low maxi by Guess. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151049640941?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&amp;_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649">http://www.ebay.com/itm/151049.....1497.l2649</a>&nbsp; I liked this Urban Outfitters dress, but the bottom is not lined and the cleavage may be a no go for you&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27232669&amp;parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....CH+RESULTS</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-943672 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:16:30 +0000 Anonymous 943672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems to me that most casual maxis are cut to show skin at the top since they cover up so much on the bottom half. Angie was suggesting to Mo the other day to try a high-low maxi, maybe because they are not so overwhelming and have less material? Sorry I don't have any specific recommendations for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-dress-for-petite#post-943623 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:19:22 +0000 Stuti 943623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to know if there are any rules for maxi dress. I like the look but I m tiny 5'3 110 lb and 35 years old.<br /> I don't want to look like I am trying too hard.<br /> What do you ladies think?<br /> Another question - are there any maxi dress with modest neck line? I don't mind sleeveless but showing cleavage - cant do that.<br /> Any suggestions, advice? </p>