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What do you wear with a maxi skirt?

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Vix1980 · 28/04/2011 20:48

Im just curious as to what to wear with my new fab maxi skirt, i have quite a sticky out tummy so dont want to wear tight vests tops cos i do end up looking pregnant, if i wear floaty tops though i end up looking like a huge balloon, im a 12/14 but only tiny so cant get away with everything, any ideas???

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indiechick · 28/04/2011 20:50

I've been wearing loose vest tops with long necklaces, but I'm not sure it's working. Will be watching this thread with interest.

Gillybobs · 28/04/2011 21:04

Wear a tight vest top then a slighty floaty vest top in a contrasting colour on top. Hides a multitude. (Also agree with the long necklace suggestion...)

MadameCastafiore · 28/04/2011 21:05

ARe these all the rage then???

I have a big parcel of them upstairs ready to put on ebay from when they were last in fashion about 5 years ago!

Pagwatch · 28/04/2011 21:07

Low neck, well cut t- shirt works. Especially good fabric like silk.
T-shirts are not all the same. Low neck stops it being boxy and shortening.

applecrumbleandcream · 28/04/2011 21:15

I wear my maxi skirt with a tight(ish) vest top and a waistcoat from RI which isn't on line anymore but looks a bit like this from Dorothy Perkins and a long necklace.

wasabipeanut · 28/04/2011 21:47

Oh God, this maxi thing just won't die. They make me look like a dalek

ColonelBrandonsBiggestGroupie · 28/04/2011 21:52

Pagwatch - where do you get your silk t-shirts from? Have been looking for some for ages.

I've got a draped maxi skirt this sort of shape but without the short bit at the front and I wear it with a fitted t-shirt and either an open denim shirt or denim jacket or a cropped cardigan over it.

Pagwatch · 28/04/2011 21:58

I got a couple in a local boutique but about two years ago. One was Joseph and one was from Matches but will have to check the brand..
I'll have a look around for some and get back to you

ColonelBrandonsBiggestGroupie · 28/04/2011 22:03

Thank you. Gap had some a year or so ago but they were v boxy and came up stupidly big, so I didn't buy any and haven't seen any since.

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Vix1980 · 29/04/2011 08:06

Ill have to have for some silk t shirts, although if there too long on me they end up crumpled around my tummy and make me look bigger, I need to find a fitted style t shirt or vest that doesnt cling too much but still looks fitted (impossible probably), i may just have to accept i should wear maxi skirts, and stick to the dresses which i think anyone can pull off if they find the right one!

MadameCastafiore - Yes Yes, put them on ebay straight away and watch the money come rolling in, if you put Vintage maxi skirts in the title you'll probably get a lot more too x

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Vix1980 · 29/04/2011 08:31

Ive just been looking through some catalogue pics for inspiration and think i may have found the answer, its a strapless top but the cotton kind, not too fitted but not too slouchy, and then they have them wearing a lovely shrug cardigan too so covers the arms if you dont want to show them off!!

I dont know how to link a picture or i would, but think you can imagine! x

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