Maxi dresses??

[PrincessGeorge]

Yay or Nay? I am 5'9. ... Between a 16/18 ... Can I get away with one? I just bought one which (I think) is gorgeous. I don't think I look like a big billowing sailboat but ? Also, what footwear? Sandals with a wedge? Or flat flip flops? Or neither and just wear as 'home rags' ? TIA

I love a maxi dress, I own dozens and they all look great. Many compliments on them so why not? Go for it! I always wear mine with flip flops or flat leather sandals. No heel whatsoever, too mumsy

Ok so no heel. So do you wear anything over? Cropped denim jacket? Cardi?

I'm not a fan.

I think 99% of instances they aren't flattering. Especially if strapless and/or loudly patterned.

The 1% are usually plain jersey t-shirt style maxis on tall slim women.

Always flats btw.

I'm similar height / size and have a few maxis and always get complimented when I wear them. I don't go for the ruffled ones that have acres of material at the bottom, I tend to go for column-ish styles and wear a cardi or denim jacket over.

I like maxi dresses. If it is warm enough I don't wear anything over but if it is cool then I would go for a denim jacket.

I just remembered I wore one with a tightish jumper last summer when it cooled down in the evening and that looked good too.

I'm not a fan for myself (they're always too long because I'm something of a short-arse). However I think on someone your height they can look lovely for the summer. And yes, definitely flats. Not sure about a jacket/cardi, I'd need to see a picture of the dress.

I'm 5'8 a size 18 and bloody love a maxi dress. Will often wear a wide belt with it high on my waist to give it a little shape and if its not overly warm a bolero style cardi or fitted denim jacket to cover arms. I think it is the most flattering of summer styles as I hate my legs and have extremely chunky calves so short dresses don't suit me and i would never do shorts.

Wear it out. I bet you get loads of compliments.

Maxis look best on taller, statuesque women, I reckon - gives a good Greek goddess effect. I wear mine with a denim jacket if cold, and bronze fitflops for daytime, or wedges for evening. Completely flat flip-flops, like Havaniaenenananenas, tend to make me waddle, which, if I haven't buttoned the jacket in to give me a waist, leads people to enquire about when I'm due.

I'm around the same height and size and I love them! I always wear the full top type ones so not strapless or spaghetti straps. And I don't wear any that tie at the back as find I look a bit pregnant

I like Monsoon or John Rocha