Friday, April 3, 2009

Fashion Friday---Maxi Dresses

Today's Fashion Friday is devoted to a controversial topic, the maxi dress. Last summer I really wanted to get one but everyone I tried on made me look like some giant fabric blob. I am no Dolly Parton, but I do have a larger chest which means unfourtunatly flow-y clothing items can make me look pregnant. The maxi dresses that crossed my path either didn't fit on top, were too long, or made me look like I have about to give birth.

However, I am not giving up.
maxi dresses


These have restored my faith in the maxi dress, but I am not willing to spend my entire savings on an clothing item I don't really think has much staying power.

I am on a quest to find reasonably priced, flattering maxi dresses for the summer.


Clothes from The Limited tend to fit me well so this might work. I like the halter top.

I tried on a few at Old Navy recently and ran into the waaaay too small in the top problem. I didn't see this one, too bad it doesn't come in more colors. I like the white but I am pretty pale, blue maybe?

This might be my favorite so far...plus it is neutral so I could wear it a lot, dress it up or dress it down.

I need help with my quest...do you wear maxi dresses? Any tips? Seen any cute ones anywhere? Leave me a comment with your maxi dress thoughts and head over to Big Mama's blog for more fabulous Fashion Friday fun!

4 comments:

Lazy Mom Leslie said...

I have one from last summer that I really like. However, I am a little tall so it is not quite as long as I would like. That might present a problem this summer as the trend seems to be even longer than last year. Guess I'll go shopping! ;-)

Tara said...

I went to Target and they have great jersey ones in all colors. The only bummer is that it is a racerback style. (I hate strapless bras) so I went to get a little clip that hooks your bra straps together and so I hope that works! And it was only $25!! I agree that most make you look preggo or they are too long but this one is really comfy. Good luck!

Unknown said...

I wore a maxi dress last summer when I was pregnant and loved it -- but when i wear it now, I still look pregnant unfortunately!

jessica said...

I wish i could help but I'm OVERLY blessed on top so they never really work for me. LOL. I did see cute ones at Macy's though!

 

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