Short Story Long: The Maxi

   
{ Via: Love Shack Fancy }

A maxi dress is easy breezy dressing. Like a jumpsuit, it is one and done! I happen to think wearing one keeps you cooler than shorts. The dress began in the late sixties and early seventies with a very hippy chic vibe. That's no longer the case. Today's maxi can take you from the beach to the bistro and beyond. Enjoy the edit!

Ro's Garden Pandora Maxi Dress

Cool and chic in cotton, this dress just screams summer.

Anthropologie

 

2-in-1 Crease Less Bandeau Maxi 

Oh this is such a good look! It is a linen blend which helps with the creases and wrinkles. It can be worn multiple ways and its' on sale! 

ME+EM

Smocked Maxi Skirt

One of the most stunning skirts of the season! The cut work at the hem makes it special. 

Anthropologie

Love Shack Fancy Vynne Maxi Dress
Here's your garden party dress! Now on major sale at.....

Love Shack Fancy

Taffeta Cargo Skirt

For the girl who loves her pockets! This skirt is new and so unique. Also available in hot pink and black. If you aren't into baring your midriff, a simple white blouse or tee would do.

Cynthia Rowley

Aurelia Maxi

Easy wear. Easy care. And oh so comfy chic. You will love the pockets and inverted pleat in the back.

Banana Republic

Peixoto Parker Maxi

This dress could be worn from the Hamptons to the Greek Islands. It's feminine and oh so pretty. Under $130

Anthropologie

Nala Godet Maxi Skirt

A denim dream. Created in 99% cotton with just enough stretch to make this skirt stunning and supremely comfortable.

Alice + Olivia

Striped Halter Maxi
Summer weight and casually chic. I love this dress. My younger self would be all about it!

ME+EM

For Love & Lemons Serena Maxi
A very special dress that thankfully is partially lined. Now on sale at...

Free People

The Dream On Maxi

Romantic barefoot or with low heeled sandals. This dress simply floats with flair. Loving this color of Jade Surf, but it is also available in Sand Dollar. Very affordable for many.

Free People

Palmacea Maxi Kimono

A sophisticated summer look. This could be that "one piece" that can transform many outfits. It's done in a linen blend.

Shopbop

Forest Long Sleeve Maxi 

Doesn't this just look as bright as a summer day? This dress has such good energy with standout sleeves, crochet pockets, tassels and beads. So fun!

Farm Rio

Inu Asymmetric Stretch-Silk Tunic

Designed by Sylvia Tcherassi, one of my favorite designers. This dress is the most expensive of the edit, and of course, my favorite. The relaxed fit is dreamy.

Moda Operandi

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Wedding Wednesday: What To Wear To A Summer Wedding

 

{ Via: Tiffany La Belle }

From the sounds of things, weddings are back on! We have already received one invitation for this summer. Have you any in your future? I look forward to a chance to get dressed up. For many of us, it's been a while. This elegant edit takes you from the micro wedding in the park, to the downtown dance floor. 

Botanica Butterfly Gown

The details are delicious on this botanical beauty. The hand cut butterflies are not free, in this instance, but they are so worth the price. Love how it is styled with booties. A very modern approach!

Zimmermann

Perfect For: A formal wedding or an afternoon wedding

Cult Gaia's Stella Dress

A wonderful option for a September wedding. This is a pre-order stretch linen. Such a good color.

Cult Gaia

Perfect For: An afternoon wedding or a 

Micro wedding 

Love Shack Fancy Salima Dress

Casually chic and done in a cotton silk blend. A shirred bustline and mutton sleeves add to the

 feminine feel.

Love Shack Fancy

Perfect For: Backyard wedding or garden party

Botanical Wattle Gown

Oh how beautiful! This gorgeous gown features an open back with, 3D laser cut details and beads. It's done in a silk linen organza.

Zimmermann

Perfect For: A formal wedding

Cascade Sleeve Gown

One of my very favorites of the edit. Naturally, it is the most expensive, as well. So stylishly simple and sophisticated.

Oscar De La Renta

Perfect For: Formal weddings and city events

Alexis Sabelle Tiered Maxi

With a volume filled skirt, this dress is made for twirling. A pretty piece for less than $500

Moda Operandi

Perfect For: With hat, a daytime wedding. Sans hat, an evening wedding.

Staci Dress

This Ikat print dress is easy, breezy, and goes from day to night depending on the shoes you wear. Youthful and modern. 

Sachin & Babi

Perfect For: Afternoon or Non Formal Evening Wedding, A Garden Party

Mara Hoffman Edmonia Dress

This dress has been made for dancing. Everything about it is exaggerated in the best of ways.

Matches Fashion

Perfect For: A formal wedding or a city wedding

Ruffled Roses Maxi

Romantic ruffles, fabulous florals, and an alluring off the shoulder neckline.....all the things to love.

Anthropologie

Perfect For: An outdoor wedding

Paloma Dress

Oh this color! Fern green. It's a pleasant relief with all of the season's florals. It's all cotton and quite romantic.

Sachin & Babi 

Perfect For: An outdoor wedding, an afternoon wedding.

Gabi Maxi

Fuchsia flowers bloom all over this

fab and flowy maxi. 

Patbo

Perfect For: Afternoon weddings, garden parties

Halston Jumpsuit With Flowy Pants

Take center stage on the dance floor at the wedding or  club. This one and done outfit brings the drama. You will never be sorry that you bought it.

Halston

Perfect For: Evening weddings

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Beyond The House Dress

When was the last time you wore a dress? I can't remember, it's been that long.  Thanks to the pandemic and those wonderful Golden Girls, house dresses were a "thing" for the last year or so.  The country is opening up. It's time to go beyond that look.  Here are 14 dresses that all have one thing in common....ease. But more than that, they look right working from home or casually out and about. Try one on for size. 

Caroline Tiered Maxi Dress

Ever so pretty, and perfect for sunny days ahead. The hat is sold separately, but a must have, I think.  Under $200.

Anthropologie

Guilia Dress

Simple perfection. You could wear this dress anywhere. Just change out the shoes. Also available in black.

Staud Clothing   or Shopbop

Maeve Sally Tunic Dress

Flouncy and playful, this easy breezy dress can be paired with sandals, sneakers, or a lady-like loafer. Chic and casual in cotton.

Anthropologie

Alexis Fortunia Dress
A pretty print makes this dress garden party gorgeous. It's washable, so go ahead and wear it in your own garden. 

Shopbop

Channing Polo Midi

There's nothing too new about a polo shirt dress, unless it is a midi with slits.  The Channing features a sporty vibe in the best cerulean  blue/green. You can find those French Sole slides (they remind me of Hermes) HERE.

Tuckernuck

Three Dots Twist Midi

This brand makes extremely comfortable clothing.  It's less than $130, plus take and extra 25% off, during the Friends & Family event.

Bloomingdale's

Cut Out Shoulder Dress

Perhaps the hippest dress in the edit. I love it, even if it is navy. The price is right, too. Less than $120

Cos Stores

Heirloom Indigo Dress

Made from organic cotton with a boho vibe. Perfect from the bedroom to 

the bistro.

Emerson Fry

Cozy Cotton Silk Dress
A polished piece that never could look frumpy. Wear it for WFH or home schooling. Take it outside for drinks on the deck. It's perfect!

Lunya

Embroidered Midi

Labeled a maxi, but looks a bit shorter to me. Whatever the length, it really is lovely. The sleeves are sensational, and it even has pockets. A really good look to wear at home or out and about.

Free People

Veronica Beard Roksanda Dress

Pre-order this fab find. Love the handkerchief hem and the color is the juiciest! It can be 

worn anywhere.

Bergdorf Goodman 

Roma Lace Trim Dress
A high low swing dress is so easy to wear. The Roma is easy with delicious details.

Cynthia Rowley

Ponte T-Shirt Dress

A new take on a Tee. This style is figure flattering with four way stretch.

Natori

High Low Maxi

A great dress no matter what your size. It is available in XXS - 3X. It's chic in all cotton. Less than $100 with Code: GOSPRING

J Crew

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