15 – April – 2012 – The Artistic Insanity

1st & 15th: Maxi Dresses

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The Maxi Dress: An Effortless Sexy

On my radar this season is none other than the maxi dress. Chic, simple, yet the epitome of sexy. What more can a woman desire to be? Long, flowy silhouettes are striking a chord with the fashion crowd’s trend setters for Spring/Summer 2012. Get inspiration on how to wear a maxi dress and shop my picks here.

Throw these fits on with a couple of accessories and you’re guaranteed to turn heads! The right maxi dress is a quick and fashionable answer to a new summer wardrobe. It’s easy on the wallet and the most comfortable way to look gorgeous this season.

Whether you choose eye-catching prints or solid colors, pair it with a long necklace, chunky bracelets, or your favorite timepiece, top it with a fedora or oversized sunglasses, give it some lift with a heel or keep it down to earth with some strappy gladiator flats, your maxi dress is guaranteed to look fab. The elegant femininity of the maxi dress is what attracts so many women to it: it makes you feel comfortable, free and sexy— all at the same time. Also ladies, the fellas are guaranteed to take notice. Trust me on this one!

Added bonus? It covers up pretty much any part of you that you wish not to expose. A maxi dress will conceal every thigh lump and tummy bump. Add a cardigan or cropped blazer if you want to cover your arms or just to keep warm. However, don’t button it up! Instead, let the hanging line of the cardigan or blazer compliment the silhouette line of the dress.

This year’s summer fashion trends lean towards feminine and romantic styles and colours, with pastels, floral patterns and ruffles making the biggest impact. Your maxi dress can incorporate all of these trends. Or try to find a simple maxi dress with classic lines and solid colours that expresses timeless style.

One golden rule to remember when picking and wearing a maxi dress is to avoid looking like a tent. In order to do this, choose a maxi that cinches at the waist or under the bust. You can use a waist belt to create this silhouette, or simply find an empire cut dress. Remember, the dress is the statement piece, so don’t over-do it. The beauty of the maxi dress lies in the fact that it offers high impact eye candy for very little effort so let it be the center piece of your fit.
Below are a few of my favorites!

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