https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:43:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054670 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:34:43 +0000 Vickie KY 1054670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is great - but I do think you need to do some work styling it. It looks like you might walk on the hem - is it too long? What about with taller shoes, or maybe hem it?&nbsp;It looks boxy. What about with a very short shrug or a soft sweater/shirt/jacket that ties under your breasts? Or a belt to give you some waist definition? I wouldn't give up on the dress just yet because it is really cute.Vickie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054155 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:17:30 +0000 Neel 1054155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would restyle this maxi another day and post it. &nbsp;I love the print too. &nbsp;I guess my styling is just rubbish in this outfit. &nbsp;Would try again when my brains start to work&nbsp;and then decide if the dress should go the chopping route! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054141 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:50:02 +0000 annaj 1054141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print of the dress, but I think it lacks shape. The vest is also quite a boxy shape, so I don't think that helps.</p> <p>How does it go if you wear a belt? What about with heels? Would a necklace or even a scarf help? (A lightweight scarf could also help with coverage without feeling like "too much"). You could try a chunky necklace that sits above the neckline of the dress, or a longer, pendant style - either just give it the "oomph" that I think it needs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've given up on maxi dresses for me, so my advice might be totally useless! I have a quite boxy shape, and even though I am tall, I just feel swamped in them, and don't find them flattering at all.</p> <p>Worth playing if you love the dresses&nbsp;- you may come up with a workable solution. If not, you could hem them shorter and wear them as midis&nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054126 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:29:33 +0000 Neel 1054126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep thought as much! &nbsp;I removed the jacket anyway as it was steaming hot outside! &nbsp;A third piece just seems so elusive in this place I live. &nbsp;Thankfully I didnt walk around with that in the mall! LOL!</p> <p>Sometimes my brains just fail me! </p> <p>ETA: &nbsp;I think a black tee over the maxi&nbsp;might have given me the necessary coverage and yet looked less frumpy and weird. &nbsp;Argh ..... hindsight and all! &nbsp;My denim jacket is long sleeved and I might have melted in it in the heat! &nbsp;I think a denim vest should be in my wishlist.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054118 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:53:48 +0000 rute 1054118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love to see the maxi paired with the leather jacket, it's a boho/rock strange mix. Maybe with a denin jacket.<br />I find maxi dresses difficult to wear, but it's not a total fail.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-dreaded-maxi-dress#post-1054104 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:20:37 +0000 Neel 1054104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love maxis! &nbsp;But I am increasingly starting to think it isn't my style!</p> <p>So your honest opinions would matter a lot in deciding if I and my beloved maxis should part ways! &nbsp;Not that I have a massive collection .... so it wouldn't be that hard!</p> <p>I like this maxi as is but I needed some extra coverage due to the plunging back. &nbsp;So I teamed it with my studded faux leather vest. &nbsp;Do the studs and prints clash? &nbsp;I don't seem to love the outfit today. &nbsp;I have kept everything else simple. &nbsp;White strappy flat&nbsp;sandals and black handbag. &nbsp;I am heading out anyways in this ... but will come back to see if I looked like a total fail today :D</p> <p>Thank you gals as always </p>