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Want a couple of LONG maxi dresses

19 replies

Kokeshi123 · 26/06/2021 14:18

Boden, Seasalt and Banana Republic are usually good for me, but I can't quite see anything that is right. I want a couple of maxi dresses that go right down to the instep, not ones that cut off at ankle length, but I'm a bit tall (5'8) so this is hard to find. Simple flowing shape with a high-ish waistline would be nice. I'm fairly slim and 40 ish. Any ideas? My current long maxi dresses are worn to death and now have holes in them, really need some replacements before the weather gets much hotter!

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goose1964 · 26/06/2021 14:24

My Primark ones reach the floor on me, I'm 5'7. There's a brand on Amazon called doorwaytofashion their Nazis are definitely maxis.

LFQuery · 26/06/2021 14:26

Hollister. Not sure as I’m short but they have some lovely maxis.

bonfireheart · 26/06/2021 14:27

H&M and River Island

LST · 26/06/2021 14:28

I'm 6ft and I have this problem constantly. Yet to find a dress to touch the floor

MayflowerMaisie · 26/06/2021 14:29

@goose1964 - full length nazis?

JuneFromBethesda · 26/06/2021 14:30

[quote MayflowerMaisie]@goose1964 - full length nazis?[/quote]
No point having cropped Nazis. Gotta be full-length 😄

Frezia · 26/06/2021 14:30

Check on Zalando, they have a lot of European brands which tend to have longer lengths in my experience. I had a couple of Anna Field maxis which were down to my heels, and I'm 5'11.

Whyarewehardofthinking · 26/06/2021 14:31

Monsoon or Roman Originals for me and I'm 5ft7. Always a good long length.

Frezia · 26/06/2021 14:32

Also Mango often have properly long maxi dresses.

Longdistance · 26/06/2021 14:33

Agree with Zalando. I’m 5’9” and always find great maxi dresses there. There’s also some tall brands on there. Free delivery if you spend over £19.90.

OldTinHat · 26/06/2021 14:40

Shamelessly following. I'm 5'7".

Kokeshi123 · 26/06/2021 14:45

OOoh, thanks, lots of nice ideas here! Will check these out.

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UntilYourNextHairBrainedScheme · 26/06/2021 15:09

My favourite maxi dresses are actually Next. I accidentally bought their "tall" size first and it comes right to the ground on me - I'm 168cm / 5 ft 6 so neither tall nor short, and the regular is better on me. I think it would be the length you want in "tall" at 5 ft 8.

www3.next.co.uk/style/st256558/670843#670843

randomkey123 · 26/06/2021 15:13

Joe Browns. I've got 2 maxi dresses from there that I've had to take up and I'm 5ft 6".

CheerfulBunny · 26/06/2021 15:17

I've ordered this from H&M, they've got loads of floor length maxis at the mo:
www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0958130002.html
I know their quality is variable but hoping for the best. Plus I'm a member so £10!

Shuttheblinds · 26/06/2021 18:45

I have the same problem. I am 5ft10 and ordered one from Next tall range last week, it was actually too long.

TiredThursday · 28/06/2021 12:44

Dorothy Perkins maxi dresses are long enough for 5' 10" - see 40plusandnotgivingupyet on Instagram for a recent try on...
www.dorothyperkins.com/search?q=tall+maxi&lang=en_GB

PrimeraVez · 29/06/2021 19:21

‘Stylishness’ and quality definitely variable but I find both Next and ASOS Tall ranges to be, well, good for tall people! I’m 5ft 9” and had an ASOS Tall range maxi that I had to get taken up as I kept on tripping on it!

Geamhradh · 29/06/2021 20:29

My 2 favourite maxis are Jigsaw. I'm 5' 10.

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