07.16.2008 The Maxi Dress; the dress up game series part 3

Continuing with the Boho vintage dress trend this year, one of the hottest looking (yet coolest wearing) continue to be the Maxi dress. Often looking like they were ripped right from the 1960’s time machine, we love these dresses so much; we wonder why they fell out of fashion in the first place!  You can go anywhere in one of these Boho summer dresses. Can we count the ways we adore you?

The Maxi dress is beautiful:

Available in every color of the rainbow and multitudes of patterns, there is a perfect maxi dress to suit every taste. Patterns can be found from traditional 1960’s maxi dress inspired paisleys to bright florals, small patterns or large all over prints, modern themes such as color blocks or huge graphics, then back to nature influenced leaf prints; there is no end to the possibilities nor a  bad look for a maxi.

The Maxi dress is versatile:

Perfect as a casual beach cover up or a day of strolling around the shops, the light and flirty feel of a maxi dress will not look overdone. On the opposite side of the fashion world, you can dress up a maxi dress to suit any occasion. Add a pair of metallic heeled sandals, pump up the jewelry and you are ready for a night on the town, romantic dinner for two or even a black tie event. Even better, the same maxi dress can be dressed up or down, giving you serious wearability for your fashion investment.

The Maxi dress is comfortable:

The range of fabrics is equal to the color and versatility adding to the immense possibilities. From a simple white cotton maxi summer dress perfect for the beach to an ombre dyed silk for afternoon summer wedding, natural fabrics allow for the warm summer breezes and ventilation.  Not to be outdone, one can find a cotton voile maxi dress, viscose-cotton, wrinkle free rayon, or maxi dresses that add spandex and lycra in the fabric mix for a smooth shape.  Plus the long shirt allows for comfortable sitting; the high waist is not binding, and the usually strappy bodice allows you to enjoy the summer sun.

The Maxi dress is flattering:

With the long flowing visual eye, the maxi dress can work for those naturally tall, or to help elongate a shorter stance. The flowing skirt hides a multitude of bottom heavy sins while the minimal top allows for full display of shapely arms.  The higher empire waste camouflages a belly bulge and gives a smooth line. Halter ties, V necks, and thin straps, combined with an eye catching neckline promote attention in all the right places. Again, there are enough variations to let everyone find their perfect Maxi.

The Maxi dress works perfectly with a ton of the other hot summer trends:

Gladiator Sandals? Boho silver hoop earrings? Metallic heels? Huge bags?  Big vintage inspired sunglasses? Chunky bangles and oversized summer jewelry? Fun flip flops?  Yup…all goes perfectly with a Maxi.

If you have been on the fence with jumping in on this trend, wait no more. There is the perfect Maxi dress in Loehmann’s for you. This year the summer goes to the Maxi.

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