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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.

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

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...

Labels: daily style, EBEW

31 Comments:

At April 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM , Moniquezuman said...: You look great maxed out Shen!

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At April 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM , Tiffany said...: I LOVE this!! Who said petite's can't rock Maxi Dresses? This looks great on you!! Love the color!
At April 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM , FutureLint said...: That deep purple color is so pretty on you and I love your scarf!
At April 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM , Cydney said...: LOVE this on you. And um, you are CUTE! That scarf is pretty fantastic, too. :)
At April 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM , Chaucee said...: I think maxis look great on short girls! And there's nothing wrong with looking short. in fact it's cute : )
At April 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM , Becky Lee Dreams said...: 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
At April 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM , Hannah Avery said...: Such a great outfit! You look beautiful!

-Hannah
At April 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM , Melissa said...: 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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At April 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM , dananbell said...: 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 :)
At April 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM , shealennon said...: 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?
At April 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM , chantele cross-jones said...: So love your look, the purple skirt is amazing and I love the colourful scarf!

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At April 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM , Mel said...: You look great! One of my fave looks from EBEW-Maxi! The purple is to die for!
At April 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM , ShenDove said...: Thanks!
At April 12, 2011 at 11:17 PM , ShenDove said...: Thanks! I never stopped liking maxi's but I'm happy they are making a resurgence this season!
At April 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM , ShenDove said...: Thanks!
At April 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM , ShenDove said...: 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.
At April 12, 2011 at 11:20 PM , ShenDove said...: Thanks!
At April 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM , ShenDove said...: Thanks so much! What a lovely complement!
At April 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM , ShenDove said...: Thanks lady!
At April 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM , sartoriography said...: 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!!
At April 13, 2011 at 4:51 AM , Gypsy*Diaries said...: You rocked that maxi girl! ;)
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At April 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM , ShenDove said...: Thanks! I'll def check out your giveaway!
At April 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM , brittneynsmart said...: 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
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At April 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM , Alex Elizabeth said...: 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.
At April 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM , Toria said...: Cute outfit! Love the scarf!
~Toria :)

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At April 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM , Godsfavoriteshoes said...: I'm breaking out all of my maxi skirts/ and dresses too. I love when they are super long. You look devine.
At April 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM , ShenDove said...: Thank lady!
At April 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM , Simplychic08 said...: you are too cute! this is a look i would totally wear :)
At April 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM , Kimbercrafts said...: This outfit is so lovely! I adore the vibrant scarf with the purple dress.
At April 16, 2011 at 11:26 PM , Linda said...: 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.
At April 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM , Melliott930 said...: All around adorable! Love everything about this outfit - fresh, a little funky, feminine...a home run. :)

-Marie
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Everybody, Everywear: Maxed Out

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