What woman does not love a high-quality flowy maxi dress? It has got to be one of the most comfortable outfits to wear, and it’s a piece of clothing that you can take through the different seasons and climates. That is, if you know how to get creative with this type of dress.
There are actually a lot of fashionable ways you can wear a long breezy dress, especially if you want to create polished outfits for the workplace or special occasions.
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‘Have no clue what they are? Here are some lessons for polished maxi dress styling:
● Make it form-fitting
You can automatically change the overall appeal of the dress by cinching it in different areas. The easiest way to do so is by wearing a thick belt or obi. This emphasizes the curve from the waist to the hips, thereby serving to show off your womanly figure.
Another styling trick to try to achieve a figure-flattering silhouette is by wearing a top coat or a fitted vest over the dress. This can create the illusion of separates, while enhancing the curves of the upper body.
Do try wearing a pencil skirt over the dress as well. It does not matter if the lower part of the maxi dress is way longer than the pencil skirt. What you really want to achieve is a narrower or slenderer figure, which will not only alter the look of the dress but also give it a high-fashion vibe.
Skirt-on-skirt styling is quite the trend in fall and winter fashion collections.
● Adding structure and texture take the dress from casual to serious
Women power dressers who love the boho-chic style are known to pair their flowy maxi dresses with tailored jackets or blazers. The figure-hugging fit of thick jackets and blazers gives the maxi dresses a touch of seriousness. Also, throwing in a few chunky accessories and the right pair of footwear (such as leather high-heeled ankle boots) can definitely provide sophistication to the outfit.
For a bit more structure and texture to your OOTD, pull your hair up if you have long locks. You cannot go wrong with a tight bun at the nape, especially if you wear long and chunky earrings. For a more romantic but still elegant vibe, a crown of braids would be perfect.
Lastly, keep your makeup fresh even if you go with a bold lip. Everybody always takes neutrals seriously even if you finish off the look with a bright and unexpected lip color. With such makeup, there’s a continuity of that Bohemian but professional style.
● Long dress over trousers or pants always looks high-fashion
If you do not mind looking a bit editorial, one of the simplest ways to do this is by wearing your flowy maxi dress over pants. If you are long and slender, you can easily pull off this style, especially if the long dress opens at the front. Keep the bottom part of the dress open to reveal more of the pants and the full length of your legs.
To complete this high-fashion style, go avant-garde with makeup. Experiment with editorial makeup (it would help to take a class to nail down the techniques) for a totally memorable look.
● Creating pleats with the extra fabric of the dress transforms it into a classy piece
Pleats are all the rage these days, especially for women who like their skirts fancy but comfortable. Do you know that you can create pleats for your billowy maxi dress to make it posher?
Gather the fabric around the waist of the dress and fold it neatly to create pleats. You can then hold the instant pleats with a belt or a big brooch. With this styling trick, from comfortably casual and simple, you can transform the dress into a classy cocktail piece.
● A sweater or baby doll dress over a flowy dress is a lovely and charming way to restyle the piece.
This is 2019’s favorite way to wear slips and loose long dresses — with a cozy sweater or straight baby doll dress on top. There’s really nothing to it but it creates a pretty outfit perfect for any event where looking dressy is a must.
These are simple tips to remember on how you can get classy style mileage out of a long and loose dress.
With this bit of style wisdom, you will likely find that a wardrobe that serves you well is not one with a lot of pieces. Rather, it is a wardrobe with a few versatile items of clothing such as a maxi dress that you can get really creative with.
AUTHOR BIO
Ethiopian-born and Dubai-based fashion designer Feiruza Mudessir discovered her curiosity to mix the traditional with contemporary at a young age, and this has become the trademark of her designs today. When you slip into one of Feiruza’s creations, you can almost hear the rhythms of Africa, the beats of India and the vibrancy of Dubai – this distinctive and colourful mélange is just what Finchitua is about.
