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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Everybody, Everywear: Maxed Out

When I discovered the item chosen for this month's Everybody, Everywear, was the maxi, I knew I had to participate!  I love maxi dresses and skirts because of their comfort, style and versatility.  Versatility is really the name of the game with me if you hadn't noticed already! As I've probably mentioned before,  I've been wearing maxi's for years despite the style rule I sometimes see in books and mags that short petites should not wear long dresses and skirts.

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Maxi dress (worn as skirt): Forever 21; Belt: Nordstrom's (Junior's Dept); Shirt: Gap; Scarf: Old Navy; Shoes: Target; Faux Glasses: Urban Outfitters; Earrings: Forever 21

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If wearing maxi dresses and skirts are wrong, I don't want to be right!  

Want to know a not-so-secret petite style trick?  When your skirt or dress is too long, belt it up to bring the length of the skirt up and wear your highest wedges.  One of these days, I'll make it to my local tailor...

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Maxi Skirt/Dress | Everybody, Everywear

31 comments:

  1. MoniquezumanApril 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    You look great maxed out Shen!

    Monique xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  2. TiffanyApril 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I LOVE this!! Who said petite's can't rock Maxi Dresses? This looks great on you!! Love the color!

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  3. FutureLintApril 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    That deep purple color is so pretty on you and I love your scarf!

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  4. CydneyApril 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    LOVE this on you. And um, you are CUTE! That scarf is pretty fantastic, too. :)

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  5. ChauceeApril 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I think maxis look great on short girls! And there's nothing wrong with looking short. in fact it's cute : )

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  6. Becky Lee DreamsApril 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I'm with you, I've been loving long skirts since junior high even though I'm only 5'1"... I'm too lame to wear heels, though :P

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  7. Hannah AveryApril 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Such a great outfit! You look beautiful!

    -Hannah

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  8. MelissaApril 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love this! You look incredible. I've never owned a maxi before (at least not as an adult) but now I really want to go find one. Or two.

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  9. dananbellApril 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    There is something so casual and comfortable about this look. I love the skirt and tee and scarf. It's so simple yet so effective :)

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  10. shealennonApril 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Oh, you can't be wrong--you look great!! I love how you styled this, it manages to look laid-back but very stylish at the same time. I'm going to try to wear my maxi dress as a skirt--did you just fold the top part under?

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  11. chantele cross-jonesApril 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    So love your look, the purple skirt is amazing and I love the colourful scarf!

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  12. MelApril 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    You look great! One of my fave looks from EBEW-Maxi! The purple is to die for!

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  13. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks!

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  14. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks! I never stopped liking maxi's but I'm happy they are making a resurgence this season!

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  15. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Thanks!

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  16. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks so much! I just put the dress on and layered the shirt on top and belted it. Sometimes I can fold dress at the top to wear as a skirt, but that didn't work for this dress.

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  17. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks!

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  18. ShenDoveApril 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks so much! What a lovely complement!

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  19. ShenDoveApril 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks lady!

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  20. sartoriographyApril 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I don't want to be right, either. Good thing, since I'm absolutely not. :)

    Love the vibrant purple of your skirt/dress and how well that's picked up in the scarf. And the combo of your glasses and your hairs- so cute!!

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  21. Gypsy*DiariesApril 13, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    You rocked that maxi girl! ;)
    xxx

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    P.S: I´m having a $100 Beauty giveaway (YSL, Chanel... etc). Just thought you might be interested! ;)

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  22. ShenDoveApril 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks! I'll def check out your giveaway!

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  23. brittneynsmartApril 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    i love a floor-length maxi. mine's almost there, unless i wear wedges, but i just think it looks so pretty! that purple is a beautiful shade.
    -brittney
    http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my daily outfit blog)

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  24. Alex ElizabethApril 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    You always look so good in maxi skirts! I sometimes wear them too (even though I'm a petite) but I never look as good as you! I think it's because my torso I really long and I can never seem to get the skirt to sit right. I'll have to try belting higher next time.

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  25. ToriaApril 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Cute outfit! Love the scarf!
    ~Toria :)

    http://bonafidestyle.blogspot.com

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  26. GodsfavoriteshoesApril 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'm breaking out all of my maxi skirts/ and dresses too. I love when they are super long. You look devine.

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  27. ShenDoveApril 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Thank lady!

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  28. Simplychic08April 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    you are too cute! this is a look i would totally wear :)

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  29. KimbercraftsApril 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    This outfit is so lovely! I adore the vibrant scarf with the purple dress.

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  30. LindaApril 16, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Oh, my pocket-sized Shen. I'm so far behind on commenting. But I can't go without telling you how much I love this. And I love that you wear the maxi on your petite frame. When some of the girls complained about the EBEW maxi theme not being petite-friendly, I sent them to your blog. You do it so well. This is no exception.

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  31. Melliott930April 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    All around adorable! Love everything about this outfit - fresh, a little funky, feminine...a home run. :)

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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