Dolce Vita Dress (old, similar)// Madewell Sandals// JCrew Hat//Reed Krakoff Bag//Gorjana Necklace//Baublebar Tassel Necklace//LOFT Sunglasses
Happy Monday everyone! Hope your weekend was treating you well.
This week’s Outfit of the Week is my old striped maxi dress, which has been in heavy rotation for a few years but have not had a chance to feature it on this blog until now. Actually, I did try last summer but the pictures came out so blurry and dark that I skipped it entirely. This linen striped maxi dress, purchased from Gilt for $49, is one of my favorites for summer. An extremely versatile dress where I can dress it up with accessories, keep it low-key with sandals, or office appropriate by pairing with some structured items. Other than denim shorts, maxi dresses are a go-to summer uniform for me. To keep my maxi dresses flattering and stylish at all possible I always keep these tips in mind:
1) Go Low-Key. For a relaxed effect go low-key with your shoes. If you want to keep your pretty maxi dress from skimming the ground like I did with this look then aim for a low-heeled platforms or chunky heel sandals. You don’t want to trip when chasing your kids or anyone.
2) Undergarments is the Key. Make sure you have a convertible bra that works with every style. I wore a beige convertible bra for this maxi dress to keep everything in place because I didn’t want to show any bra straps.
3) Layering. Layering is fine in the summer to keep you from freezing inside. Bring a scarf or a light jacket with you. My favorite jacket for summer is a denim jacket. Or, pair with a structured blazer to make it office appropriate.
4) Interesting Accessories. Add accessories because you can fancy the maxi dress up or a lot with interesting accessories. For this look I added a straw hat to keep the sun out and finished the look with layered necklaces.
With these tips in mind I hope you will keep wearing your maxi dresses and mix them up because you will fall in love with them each time. Don’t have one? No worries, here’s a roundup of some affordable but chic pieces.
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22 Comments
I love the simple silhouette and the flowy fabric of your dress!
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Thank you!
What a beautiful dress! I love your tassel jewelry too!
Thank you, Amy!
A striped maxi is definitely a wardrobe essential. Love how you styled yours I love
Thank you, Jenny!
Love your dress! I have to agree, the right bra is key to a maxi… and probably the hardest part to get right!
Thank you, Arielle!
i am loving your gorgeous maxi dress…
such a great outfit for the weekend with the family!
kisses from dubai ♥
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Thank you, Mahryska!
Such cute photos! Love your outfit!
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Thank you, Hi Tea Style!
The dress is gorgeous – such a nice fit. Lovely accessorize too!
Alena & http://garmentsspeech.blogspot.com
Thank you, Alena!
Maxi dress perfection! Love that tassel necklace too. You look so perfectly put together! Hope to see you for my linky Fun Fashion Friday every Friday at http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com!!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
Thank you, Dawn Lucy! Will do 🙂
I am so in LOVE with this outfit! I will feature this look of yours on my Friday’s post. I run different themes everyday and that day is called They Got It Right! Thank you very much for sharing and keep in touch!
Grace
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Thank you, Grace!
Hi ! Love the tips about wearing a maxi dress, this striped one is perfection on you with the silver jewelry! I only own 2 Maxis and say what others say, how comforable they are !! You look lovely!
Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
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Thank you, Jess!
Cute outfit! I’m a sucker for a maxi dress and stripes are a new fave.
Thank you, Chardae!