Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Maxi Dress

For the longest time I have been afraid of the word maxi. For me, maxi invokes images of women who easily scale 5'7" and can pull off a full length dress. Does it matter that Nicole Richie - who is 4 inches shorter than me - wears maxis all the time? No. I just knew that I would never be able to pull it off. 

 But I took the leap and got this maxi dress during an Ann Taylor sale a few weeks ago, and you know what? I was wrong. So wrong. I feel like this dress makes me look like I've suddenly sprouted a few extra inches. Plus the chevron stripes are slimming. Everything about this dress is just right. And because everything was so right about this dress, I figured there was nothing better to wear for my first day in the city. And you know what? I got complimented on the T! Bonus! 

Dress - Ann Taylor
Jacket - Swapped
Gladiator Sandals - Target
Necklace - JewelMint
Earrings - Shabby Apple
Ring - Kate Spade

Is there something you always thought you could never pull off, but then you take a risk and it realize it works brilliantly? I'll admit when I'm wrong, and in this case, I was really wrong. But, I've luckily realized the error of my ways can assure you that I'll be stocking up on maxi dresses moving forward.   








 
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6 comments:

  1. LissyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Love the dress, it looks great on you!

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  2. Becky MochafaceAugust 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Love this dress. I never thought I could pull off white pants. Maybe I can't. But I've deluded myself into thinking I can and now have two pairs.

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  3. Shanna-Marie BeattieAugust 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Looks great and of course it would. Height shouldn't matter my dear. Wear what you love! This is so easy too. Just throw it on and you're all set.

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  4. KristenAugust 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I had the same experience with a maxi dress! I thought I would like stumpy and it ended up being great. LOVE this look.

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  5. ScorpionDiscoAugust 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    good for you!!! looks beautiful, im glad you gave it a try, and I can see this dress working its way in to fall under a blazer or a chunky knit sweater!

    I REALLY hope to see you soon!! we must have our drinks-date stat!

    cheers,
    renata

    scorpiondisco.com

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  6. A Stylized HysteriaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Love, love that dress, especially on you! Maxi dresses are so flattering and easy to wear. And I predict chevron stripes are the next big thing.

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