Maxi Dresses and Skirts for Summertime

May 22, 2013 on Fashion and Beauty

Nothing says effortless summer style quite like a maxi dress or a maxi skirt! Whether you are out in the city for your daytime activities or at the seaside lounging in a chic hotel, there is always one that is perfect for you. Casual, glamorous, elegant or sporty, maxi dresses and skirts come in many styles and they are therefore perfect for every occasion and for every type of woman. But let’s have a look at the trends for this summer, so you will not go wrong when you will be buying your next maxi item!

 Maxi dresses and skirts 2013

1. Target $29.99  | 2. Urban Outfitters $59  | 3. Urban Outfitters $59

Stripes are very fashionable this season, especially bold horizontal ones. Black and white is of course an ever green trend, but you can also try to go for color this summer, playing around with color blocking and bright shades. Nothing says more holiday than a glamorous striped maxi dress or skirt! Buy one and save money with coupons.

Trendy Maxi dresses and skirts 2013

1. Urban Outfitters $79  | 2. Urban Outfitters $210  | 3. 2b $19.99

The asymmetric trend has been going around for a couple of years, but everyone loves it so much that also this summer we will se a lot of it! It is a great alternative for those who don’t feel totally comfortable in a maxi dress or skirt and also if you want to show off your legs.

 Maxi dress and skirt for summer

1. Urban Outfitters $39.99 | 2. Bang Good $8.53 | 3. Buy in Coins $18.99

Another great solution if you like to show off your legs! Go maxi this summer with a light sheer, which is a particularly sensual look also for the evening, with this sexy but not too revealing trick!

 Summer dresses

1. 2b $29.95  | 2. Urban Outfitters $69.99 | 3. 2b $44.95

Another huge trend of the summer 2013 are tribal prints, especially geometric and Aztec ones.  They are really eye-catching and unique, so be sure that you will not pass unnoticed with a great tribal print on your maxi garment!

How can I choose the right maxi dress or maxi skirt?

Maxi dresses and skirts are definitely a summer essential, but you should be super careful in choosing the right ones! In fact, not every dress or skirt suits every type of body and, if you choose the wrong one, you could end up looking like a sack of potatoes.

We have said that bold, horizontal stripes are on trend right now, but unfortunately they are very difficult to wear without making you look heavier than what you are. Choose them only if you have a thin, column body, not very curvy, because they will definitely enlarge you 

If you are top heavy but you have great legs, that is if you have an inverted triangle or an apple shaped body, avoid full dresses or maxi skirts, but go for something sheer or asymmetric instead that still shows off your legs and doesn’t make you look larger.

In any case a great idea is to go for a maxi dress that is gathered at the waist, just under the breast or on your waistline, as it will define better to your body and add curves to it!

How can I wear a maxi dress or skirt?

As I have said many times now, maxi garments are super versatile and can be worn to almost any occasion. Of course it is all about choosing the right accessories and shoes, so here are some examples on how you can go maxi with style this summer!

 How to wear maxi dress for a night out

Target Necklace $16.99  |       2b Shoes $45.95  |      Urban Outfitters Bag $29 |                   2b Maxi Dress $44.95 

This look incorporates not only one, but two trends: the sheer and the tribal print! The bold pattern is already a fashion statement by itself, so do not exaggerate with the accessories. Choose a simple white bag and a pair of ski-high white heels to keep it neutral and then brighten up the look a bit more with a colorful necklace. Save money and get this whole look for less with the coupons!

 how to wear maxi dress at the beach

Urban Outfitters Maxi dress $69 | Urban Outfitters Sunglasses $55  | 2b Hat $17.95  |               2b Bag $34.95  | Famous Footwear Sandals $34.99

 

A great seaside look perfect for the most glamorous beaches. A large brim hat and a pair of maxi sunglasses are always very chic for the summer, and so it is also the black and white striped dress. Finish off the look with a pair of flat sandals and a straw bag that will contain all you will need for a long day of sun!

 how to wear maxi dress in the city

2b Shirt $15 | Famous Footwear Wedges $59.99  | Urban Outfitters Bag $59  |             Bang Good Sunglasses $2.83 | Urban Outfitters Maxi Skirt $170

 

The perfect look for running your errands in the city jungle. A maxi skirt in a sheer fabric will keep you fresh during the day and you will look super stylish walking around the city. Wear it with a black shirt, tied in a knot at the bottom, a maxi bag, a pair of comfy strappy wedges and a some big sunglasses! Shop this look for less using coupons!

What do you think about maxi dresses and maxi skirts? Which one are you going to buy? How are you going to wear it? I would love to read your thoughts and comments about it, and if you like this article share it also with your friends!