One of the most important fashion staples is the maxi dress. It’s a reliable go-to-dress for any woman. It has been around for decades. Its earliest version appeared in the hippie era when the illustrious Oscar de la Renta designed a white, lace maxi dress for Elizabeth Arden. This trend outlived the shoulder-padded power-attires of the 80’s and the grunge era that is the 90’s. Apart from the fact that they’re comfortable to wear, are flattering on any silhouette.
The latest adaptation of features lightweight fabrics sewn into ultra-feminine, flowing dresses with hemlines that reach the ankles. Maxi dresses are now more polished and sophisticated. These days, the colors of maxi dresses are bolder; the patterns, more sleek. No wonder, it has, once again, caught the attention of both fashionistas and everyday women.
Perhaps the biggest reason why the outfit is so beloved is its versatility. The dress can be modified from casual wear that is worn during the day into glammed-up evening wear. Whether the wearer is going to beach or just meeting up with friends, a maxi dress fits the bill. Moreover, the maxi dress is a joy to accessorize. The simple style and cut of the garment allows the wearers a lot of room to creatively incorporate the dress into a look that best presents their style and personality.
Here are creative ways to accessorize a maxi dress:
For a leisurely day at the beach, the best kind to wear would be the ones made out of lightweight fabrics. Maxi dresses made of breathable fabrics such as cotton or silks keep the skin cool and loosely hang over the body. For those women who want to stand out, vibrant colors and bold prints is the way to go. They can go with colorful stripes or psychedelic designs among other patterns. It’s important to be careful when accessorizing printed dresses. Because flashy prints are already visually stimulating, women need to dial back when accessorizing their already busy maxi dresses. A good technique would be to match the accessories’ shade to just one of the colors on the print. This sophisticated approach will keep the focus on the already striking dress.
For a sexier look, women can opt for dresses that have spaghetti straps or slits on the side. A statement necklace would look good against the open neckline. Pairing this up with a bronze or gold spiral arm bracelet with stones will add a little bit of drama to the overall effect of the look. A pair of gladiator sandals will complete the stunning ensemble.
A pair of sunglasses is a beach essential; women who like to keep in style can opt for the modern classic sunglasses such as the aviator. An array of such exquisite sunglasses by Giorgio Armani and Dior is on display at the online store, the Sunglass Hut. As for beach bags, there are many to choose from at the online store, River Island. Cute, colorful tote bags are in trend but for a more sophisticated look, beachgoers can bring a solid color beach bag.
An all-natural bare face is ideal for the summer look but for make-up addicts who can’t last a minute without cosmetics, a touch of lip and cheek tint will do the trick.
No longer just for summer, maxi dresses can be worn for formal occasions as well. The long black maxi dress is just one variant of dresses that women can wear as an evening dress. Black maxi dresses made out of fabrics such as silk, taffeta and chiffon will yield a more formal look. The good news about solid color outfits is that they are easy to accessorize. One can almost never go wrong.
To maximize the glam factor of the black dress, women can accessorize it with eye-catching jewelry. A perfect centerpiece necklace such as a teardrop necklace with crystals and silver metal can define a whole look. Styling the hair in a chignon directs the focus towards the necklace. It’s best to pick just one stand-out jewelry at a time. It’s not a good idea to wear flashy earrings with an attention-grabbing necklace for instance because they might end up clashing.
For a more fun evening look, women can choose more exciting dresses. A red, fitting, full length maxi dress made out fabrics such as cotton or silk would be a fun and sexy look to go for. Women who are looking to exude more sophistication, however, might want to check out Diane von Furstenberg’s wrap-around maxi dresses. This look can be accessorized with edgy jewelry such as dangling earrings made out of metal and silver or bronze arm cuffs.
High heeled shoes best compliment evening dresses. Chunky shoes such as wedges are a no-no. High-heels with straps are the way to go. To glam up their simpler, solid color dresses, women can go for shoes with sparkly gems or ones made of satin.
For women who love make-up, this is the time to go all out. For an ultra- sophisticated effect, creating the smoky eyes paired with a light shade of lipstick is the way to go. For a more youthful and fun style, women can attempt the cat-eye look. For this, a reliable gel-liner is needed. Maybelline gel liner will do the trick. This gel liner is cheap and easy to use though, a few practice rounds might be required before one is able to paint the perfect wing tips. Sexy red lips go well with the cat-eye look. Mac’s Russian Red lipstick is an excellent choice.
Women can also wear their favorite maxi dresses during the day when they are meeting friends for brunch or spending a day relaxing in the park. For these types of activities, it’s best to opt for the most casual variety of maxi dresses. A bohemian-styled maxi dress, for one, would look cute on any woman. It’s also fun to play around with, accessory-wise. This kind of dress looks good with funky accessories such as a pair of charm turquoise earrings and a necklace with a dream catcher pendant. Women wearing bohemian-styled maxi dresses can even don beautiful hand-made feather headbands. Such delightful accessories can be found on an online store called, Soul Makes. Stone-embellished leather sandals will complete the bohemian look.
