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Maxi dresses are my fav so share your best finds with me please.......

34 replies

sweetheart · 27/04/2010 10:46

I've decided I'm spending most of this summer in Maxi dresses - I need to find a plain black one but I thought I'd also open it up for all the other beautiful dresses out there this season.

I tried 2 plain black ones in new look this weekend but one had such a low back it made wearing a bra impossible and the other was calf length and I like my maxi's to touch the floor.

Anyone seen any amazing ones this year so far?

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redshoesnoknickers · 27/04/2010 14:10

I have two black maxi's from asos here a tube skirt but still longer than the NL one or here which is super long and has a more full skirt. I have only worn it once so far and wore 5" platform wedges and it still skimmed the floor (i'm 5ft8) The hem is unhemmed iyswim so I think you are meant to hem it to suit but i'm leaving mine long

Surprise · 28/04/2010 15:41

this one is nice

or this

or this

SeaShellsOnTheSeaShore · 28/04/2010 15:44

love this, but haven't bought it yet!

EggyAllenPoe · 28/04/2010 19:31

if that's the firetrap one i think, it's very nice...

Mumsnut · 28/04/2010 19:34

Or ...www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion/Dresses/Twist-Front-Maxi-Dress/201027050?colour=black

You'll have to use the magnifier facility to see the twist front at its best (or view the red version, which shows up better) but this is really nice.

EggyAllenPoe · 28/04/2010 19:40

i really like

this

and

this one

go on, you know you want to...

tries to be little red devil of temptation, a la Tom and Jerry

minko · 28/04/2010 19:48

I've bought this. Not black but nice and light and floaty.

sweetheart · 28/04/2010 20:09

Oh man - that phase 8 one is LOVELY!!!!! Not sure about the price though - ekkk!

They don't have to be black by the way - I think I'll have a wardrobe full of maxi's soon.

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EggyAllenPoe · 28/04/2010 20:11

ooh i really like that Oasis one. though will probably look obscene with peri-natal norkage as seems to plunge rather deeply.

EggyAllenPoe · 28/04/2010 20:12

i'm kind of wary about all-black maxis, as they might look a bit Gothic, which is fine if that's intended...but indeed a lovely shape.

SeaShellsOnTheSeaShore · 28/04/2010 20:46

Ok, who linked to the gorgeous £200 one?! I was worrying about £75!
Eggy, I love the firetrap one. I'm pg and love the one that i've got, hence wanting another

Bumperliouzzzzzz · 28/04/2010 20:49

I've just bought this one from Republic, and even though I am pg (and only 5'2") it looks fab.

EggyAllenPoe · 28/04/2010 20:55

www.next.co.uk/shopping/branded/fashionforher/29/2?extra=sch&n=branded?il=iaff&lnk=5&r=U5157& utmsource=affili.net&utmmedium=affiliate&utm_campaign=SpringSummer%2B2010 firetrap one?

OR this one??

the link didn't work. They are both nice.

Though you need the right colouring to carry off orange...

Pollyanna · 28/04/2010 21:04

I like this one

lolabug · 28/04/2010 21:09

I LOVE IO and am considering that one pollyanna, do you have it??

FritziGreenEyes · 28/04/2010 21:10

Bought this from Anthropolgie. The picture on the website is not really good. The colours are really vibrant and the fabric is a light summery cotton. Can't wait to wear it!

SeaShellsOnTheSeaShore · 28/04/2010 21:21

The second firetrap, I Really can't wear orange! Should''t try links on my iPhone if it's my link busted, sorry

Pollyanna · 28/04/2010 21:32

I don't have it lola, but want it! (there are lots of other things I want from IO too for that matter).

Mumsnut · 28/04/2010 22:50

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion/Clearance/Dionne-maxi-dress/200746690?colour=purple

This is dead comfy and a much cheaper!

foureleven · 28/04/2010 22:55

Oh i feel compelled to mention a maxi dress by topshop with madonna on it, i love it, i covert it, i am going to dream about it but i cant have it because i am not a size six aghhhhh! But in case there are any skinnies reading this, please please buy it and tell me about it

Monadami · 29/04/2010 00:45

I bought this from ASOS, although I think it's more of a beach dress to be worn over swimwear, as it's quite thin jersey.

sweetheart · 29/04/2010 09:36

I've been browsing the Oli ones and quite like this one

and this one

Hmmmm and about 10 others on there!

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mrsruffallo · 29/04/2010 09:46

I like this one.
Why black though?
Not the best colour for a maxi

mrsruffallo · 29/04/2010 09:47

love this one

sweetheart · 29/04/2010 11:08

oh wow - mega bucks but love this

and this

oh and another one

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