dimanche 7 juin 2015

How You Can Make Long Maxi Skirts With Flowers Work With Any Outfit

By Elaine Guthrie


One item of clothing that keeps appearing year after year is the maxi skirt. This is a long, flowing style that usually reaches the ground. If you are interested in adding long maxi skirts with flowers to your wardrobe, here is what you need to know in order to choose the right one for you and accessorize it properly.

One of the first things to make sure is that the skirt you are wearing fits you properly. If you are of average height, this may not be difficult but if you are very short or very long, you may have a bit of a challenge on your hands. A maxi skirt is designed to be quite long and may even graze or brush the floor. You want to make sure that if you are wearing it this long that it only brushes the ground and does not puddle on the floor. This can make it look like it is too large for you and can make your look seem sloppy.

There are many different patterns and it can be hard to decide which you want to buy. If you want to get maximum versatility out of your maxi, you may want to look for patterns that have small flowers. Other versatile patterns include stripes and polka dots. Some of the most versatile options are plain fabrics that do not have a pattern to them.

You may want to keep in mind where you will be wearing your skirt as well. You do need to factor in the fact that these are loose, unstructured garments and can often look very informal. It is possible to wear them to work but you may need to work harder to make them seem workplace appropriate. In this case, choosing a pattern that has only a few flowers is important. Pairing it with understated accessories and a more formal, structured top may help you achieve a workplace-appropriate look that still features a long maxi skirt.

The fabric your maxi is made of will also influence how versatile it is and how long you can wear it. Generally speaking, lighter fabrics that tend to flow more are generally reserved for warmer weather. Thicker fabrics that are more opaque will usually have a longer lifespan although they can look odd during the heat of summer.

Your accessories will also help make your skirt more versatile. Like the clothing separates you wear, jewelry and shoes can take the same skirt from looking more polished and formal to more relaxed and casual. Just remember that if you are going to be wearing high, clunky sandals that you pay attention to where the hem of your skirt hits. You want to make sure that it is not too high as this can make your skirt look like it is fitting you poorly.

While hem length is the first thing that people think of when shopping for petites, in the case of maxi skirts, there may be other differences as well. For example, if you are very short you may want to look for a skirt that is cut more narrowly so that there is not so much fabric wrapped around you.

If you want to start adding these items to your wardrobe but don't want to spend a huge amount of money on them, the internet is a great place to look for options. You may be able to find maxis that look good and which fit you well at a fraction of the price that you spend in a store. Just remember to pay attention to the sizing chart in order to make sure you will get one that fits you properly.




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