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Maxi dress lengths have changed?!

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fuzzleberry · 06/06/2024 08:15

This has been bothering me for awhile now and I guess it must be because I am just hideously unfashionable

But didn't maxi dresses used to be longer??

They all swing around on top of my ankles ( I'm only 5'5" and that's where they are on models ) and my calves are too chunky for that to be a good look

I want floor length maxis! Any tips of where to get?

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OnceICaughtACold · 06/06/2024 08:24

I agree! Midaxi is fine but maxi should be full length.

I have a couple from Muthahood which are ankle length on me at 5’8, so they’d be proper maxi on you.

Grasshopper75 · 06/06/2024 08:24

YES! Also, why are so many trousers now cropped? Been searching for a pair of floaty wide leg full length trousers for ages and all the ones I like end up being 3/4 length after I pick them up to try on.

Willmafrockfit · 06/06/2024 08:23

i want a midi but they are all far too long for me

Emotionalsupporthamster · 06/06/2024 08:23

This annoys me, I’m also chunky of calf. Technically they’re midaxis but it’s not always possible to tell shopping online and sellers hardly ever clarify on Vinted if something is it isn’t a full maxi.

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fuzzleberry · 06/06/2024 08:22

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/06/2024 08:19

They have mostly gone to Midaxi length, but Primark have some floor sweepers if you're open to shopping there.

Hmm I think I might have tipped into an 18 so I'm not sure they go that high? I'll try it though!

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IrritableVowel · 06/06/2024 08:22

Yes!! I have noticed the same.
I hate the new length, it cuts my leg at its chunkiest spot

MrsPinkCock · 06/06/2024 08:20

I love a maxi dress!

Im 5’9” though so I have to buy from tall shops (so I haven’t noticed any difference)

I did buy a “maxi” this week though which I am purposely wearing as a midi 😂

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/06/2024 08:19

They have mostly gone to Midaxi length, but Primark have some floor sweepers if you're open to shopping there.

Todaysthedayhey · 06/06/2024 08:17

I can’t help where to get but you are not wrong!! I hate that they’re so short now!

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