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to think that Maxi dresses are 'orrible and make everyone look like a cross between Mama Cass and her from Abigail's Party

130 replies

GetOrfMoiLand · 11/04/2011 17:21

They are awful.

I am very tall and thin and they make me look like a chubby shortarse.

Plus (and this is the real point I think) I remember wearing one walking tipsy up some stairs and trop on the front of the dress, causing me to stumble and headbutt my own knee.

So, if you want to wear one and look like a boho throwback, be careful.

OP posts:
LuckyWeKeptTheCot · 11/04/2011 18:31

I am trying to look like Mama Cass. But will chew my sandwiches more thoroughly than she did.

PureBloodMuggle · 11/04/2011 18:37

LOL 52Girls Do you take everything you read seriously?

Just because something looks crap on you doesn't mean they are crap. If that were the case then I'd think bikinis were the devils clothing!!!

52Girls · 11/04/2011 18:39

Eh? I didn't say they looked crap on me.. PBM.

52Girls · 11/04/2011 18:41

Anyway, wear 'em, don't wear 'em. I won't be losing too much sleep.

PureBloodMuggle · 11/04/2011 18:42

last statement wasn't directed at you "52Girls"!!

TragicallyHip · 11/04/2011 18:43

I look utterly fabulous in mine Grin

You need the right shape, I do agree some make you look pregnant.

I have one that is elasticated at the waist so it skims over my stomach.

52Girls · 11/04/2011 18:44

Yes, I take everything I read seriously. Of course I do. Don't you.

52Girls · 11/04/2011 18:45

Are you stalking me for my seriousness-ness, PBM?

Are you???!!

PureBloodMuggle · 11/04/2011 18:54

Yes I am.*

Mwa ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar

chickchickchicken · 11/04/2011 18:55

i walked the dogs in my maxi dress and crocs today. it was warm and i wanted comfortable clothes and footwear

WhatsWrongWithYou · 11/04/2011 18:55

Well I'm 5'7'' with big boobs and weigh 10st and I say avoid avoid avoid.
They visually expand the area you take up imo. < free physics lesson >

My aim in dressing is to shrink that area where I possibly can, and maxis definitely do not aid in this crucial process.

52Girls · 11/04/2011 19:02

Maxi dress AND Crocs??

I need a lie down in a darkened room.

chickchickchicken · 11/04/2011 19:13

Grin maxi dress was from asda and crocs were pink.
hope you read this lying down Grin

ConstanceFelicity · 11/04/2011 19:19

I wore them all last summer and I look like a turd in the photos.

xstitch · 11/04/2011 19:29

I am planning to buy a couple for the summer so I can fit in them without buying a maternity dress Blush

52Girls · 11/04/2011 19:30

Anyone got a paper bag???

southeastastra · 11/04/2011 19:32

really dislike them, they were in last year too - suppose it takes a year or so to reach the burbs.

haven't seen one person look nice in one and i saw at least 12 in hemel hempsted on saturdays

Grandhighpoohba · 11/04/2011 19:33

I wear them, 70's billowing style. And yes, they make me look fat. But that is because I am fat. Find me the outfit that makes me look like Kate Moss, and I'll wear it. Until then, I'm wearing my maxi dresses. [sticks out tongue emoticon]

whatsallthehullaballoo · 11/04/2011 19:34

Shit bags...I was going to buy loads for this summer, I thought they would be my saviour.... whatever will I wear now

OliPolly · 11/04/2011 19:36

YABU

I am 5'8", size 10 and love maxis!

GORGEOUSX · 11/04/2011 19:39

YABU - If you're slim/tall they can look very elegant.

MrsGravy · 11/04/2011 19:43

I used to think this but then I found the Holy Grail. A Maxi Dress that actually makes me look slim. Well slimER. It's not a magic Maxi Dress after all. It's not all billowy, it's a bit more fitted and I love it. So YABU. So there.

TrillianAstra · 11/04/2011 19:44

I like that one Crispy.

Where are you that you are allowed to smoke upstairs anyway GetOrf/ Finish your fag then go up the stairs.

forehead · 11/04/2011 19:46

I'm 5ft 7 inches and size 8-10 and i hate maxi desses. Everyone looks fat in them.

PunkPixie · 11/04/2011 19:47

I don't like them much myself. I've got an hourglass figure and I think they make me look faaaaat. I feellike I'm floating around with a mu'umu'u on. I have a friend who pulls them off really well though.