Oh happy Friday! Another week down, and a busy weekend ahead. I’m living it up in Big D for the next few days at a blogging conference. Basically a reason to hang out with some of the amazing friends I’ve met through blogging. Yes Mom, I met them on the internets. No, they aren’t ax murderers. 😉
I’ve had a lot of requests for a {5 Ways} Maxi Dresses post, and since I’m living in my maxi skirts and dresses lately, it was an easy request for today’s Fashion Friday.
There are tons of maxi dress options right now…from budget finds like this cutie, to higher-end ones like this. I went with this one, priced in the middle, mostly for the petite length (no alterations, yay!), and flattering cut. I have this one, as well, and adore it (I did have to have it hemmed.)
So let’s style this basic maxi dress {5 Ways}!
1) You can’t go wrong with the ole Spring Formula….scarf, sandals, and jean jacket (or cardigan like this one). And yes ma’am, mix that black and cognac!
2) Dress it up with a statement necklace, clutch, and fitted jacket. Even though this jacket is casual, the crispness of white on black jazzes it up a notch. If your dress is long enough, swap your flat sandals for wedges like these.
3) Just because it’s a dress doesn’t mean you can’t pull it out for super casual weekend wear. Style it just as you would a pair of shorts, with cute tennies (not workout ones!) and a hat. (I’m stalking this cap for it to re-stock!) It’s hard to see in these pics, but I layered a white tank under to make the top less revealing, and more sporty.
4) Make the maxi chic and preppy by tying a button-down shirt at the waist. This is a lighter alternative to a jacket, and a great opportunity to bring more color. Choose any solid or pattern, and just about any color. If you’re like me, you have a hefty supply of these types of shirts…that’s a lot of different looks for a single maxi dress! (Remember I did it with this shorter dress, too?)
I like to pile on the pearls and pretend I’m a lady-of-leisure. #agirlcandream
5) Add a fitted tee or tank over the dress, and wear it as a skirt. You may need to layer a jacket if the dress looks bulky under the shirt. Talk about clothes playing double-duty!
Obligatory Maggie photobomb.
Maxis are perfect for this time of year, when you want to wear lighter fabrics, but still need to be covered up. I feel like I’m cheating when I wear them…you look pulled together to the outside world, but inside, it feels like you’re wearing pajamas!
Are you a maxi fan? What’s your favorite way to wear them? I hope this post gave you some new ideas and inspiration for mixing them up! See more {5 Ways} posts here, and keep the requests for more coming! Happy weekend, lovebugs!