The maxi dress - can they work on shortys?

[Croaky]

I wanna get one. Love em for their pure seventies retro-ness. But I'm only 5 foot 3, size 12, am i avin a laugh or should I go for it? Any advice gratefully received.

Have you seen any nice ones that aren't wildy expensive. I've only seen pics of designer ones. Not sure re: height and suitability but I agree that they are quite enchanting.

NFK, yep they are gracing the rails of our trusty Top Shop, Miss Selfridges et al. Am yet to try one on but I will tomorrow and report back. I am thinking halter neck and that kinda up and downy type hem line. (not sure what it's called)

Topshop here I come. Do you think flouced hems are OTT. I think you mean asymetrical hemline.

That was meant to read "flounced"

Oooh I think you are right, it IS asymeterical. Now I know the lingo I feel a lot more focused! Cheer NK.

Tried on a maxi frock in Miss Selfridge, aysemetric, halter neck and overall tres stylish and flattering. Although I must admit I did not part with my cash - will wait til I chance upon the perfect maxi.

I looked at the Topshop website. Very nice frocks. But I can't get to the right shops until Saturday.

Do it NK! Get maxed up! x

will cover all many of sins in pale legs dept as well

i just asked the same questin croaky. i am 5ft 1. don't want one that covers my feet!

Hmm yes Cheery, I hear what you're saying. But I'm sure some of the high street petite ranges may be in on the look soon. Otherwise will simply have it taken up I guess (I don't do needle and thread!)

go for it, and wear it with wedges or flatties.

Blatant thread hijack here, but does anyone think they will look ok as maternity wear? I just got the primark one off ebay (will be interested to see what it's like as I have never had anything from primark before) and it's elasticated above and just below the bump, not sure how to do link sorry! so I don't think it will be restrictive or tight at all, in fact I am imagining myself barefoot and pregnant in long floaty dress or am I just going to look like i've popped into millets and put on a flowery tent?????

Meant to say above and below the BUST doh

twobabies
i'm sure you'll look blooming!

honestly fabulous!

Yay for me, I love those maxi dresses they are fab and seeming as how being pregnant I will be missing out on skinny jeans, mini dresses and any kind of flattering swimwear this summer this is something I can participate in!!