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Maxi Dresses - The Long Dress Is A Big Hit!

I think I have a clear understanding of all your reactions after seeing the title “Maxi Dresses.” I bet you clicked on this fashion page only to wonder how in the world the maxi dress is a burgeoning trend this season when it's opposite, the mini dress, is also atop the trends list for spring. But keep in mind that the world of fashion can sometimes be a little peculiar! You don't always know what's going to hit the market and what will sell well. But that goes for almost everything in life, nothing is a guarantee. And the maxi dress is living proof of that implication. Just last year, this floor sweeping length was sort of in the outs (fashion don't) and take a look at it now. Gee, fashion does have its weird cycles.

But when you think about it, maxi dresses are not all that bad. Celebrities like Nikki Griffin from “The Dukes of Hazzard” and "The OC" are already grabbing hold of this trend, and Nikki looks fabulous in her maxi dress!

As consumers, we tend to be indecisive when a cast-off trend is reintroduced, and that's okay. Without some dilly-dallying over a trend, we wouldn't know whether or not a trend is worthy. So let's examine the maxi dress a little bit, shall we?

Why The Maxi Dress? They're Romantic!

What's the cause for the rise of the maxi dress? Let's begin with that. The maxi dress fits into the role of how this season is so fixated on throwback trends, volume in silhouettes, and the reminiscence of romanticism and femininity. Maxi dresses penetrate ever so deeply into the past and romantic theme, having dreamy and flowing full lengths that brush the floor similar

to how many odd years ago when women would impart sexuality and grace through the way her dress would sway. Maxi dresses also play a part in the silhouette and voluminous trend, comprising of a somewhat cone shape (small to big) with a fitted upper body and a flowing bottom. In essence, maxi dresses emanate all of the current trends cooped up into one example

Maxi Dresses: What To Look For

And now what to look out for: Yes, day dresses are typically known to be sun friendly and short in length with a high velocity of prints, but does it work with elongated dresses like the maxi? If you do it correctly, it can work!

• The best way to tackle this look is by shopping with the words unpretentious and delicacy in mind. Think of lace and neutral colors.
• If you want a maxi dress lathered with print, pick out large graphic prints, or prints with either exotic or abstract patterns that won't overwhelm the wearer too much. It makes the dress look less curtain and more glamorous!
  
• Maxi dresses are best paired with wedged heels, thong sandals or embellished slippers or flip flops.
• Oh, and the key rule to pulling this off during the day is to find a dress with an empire waist or halter style with a dress length that rests and touches the ankles instead of the actual floor for a wearable look.

Don't let skepticism get the best of you. Try the look and see for yourself if the maxi dress works out for you. If not, that's acceptable too - this trend does tend to work better for tall ladies instead of petite (the mini dress was made for you!). If you don't want to give elongated dresses a shot during the day, then leave it for the night time affairs. As always, trends are not for everyone

Topshop High Summer with go-behind-the-scenes video camp

Topshop has launched its High Summer 2010 collections, just in time for the sunshine. To accompany the new collections, Topshop customers can access a behind-the-scenes video from the brand’s advertising campaign shoot which shows the newest trends for the summer season. Packed with styling ideas, it is the perfect way to get inspired and choose what to fill your wardrobe with.

Topshop’s in-house design team have the enviable task of finalising the trends the store will feature each season. They do this by trawling the globe in search of the most exciting new pieces, snapping great street style looks, and being inspired by all the cool places they visit. These ideas are then brainstormed, developed, and crystallised into the current Topshop High Summer collections.

For summer there are a lot of new looks to have fun with. Summer Fete offers a mix of sorbet shades, pretty prints and bleached-out denim, whilst in Festival Army, military-inspired pieces have a grungy edge. In Club Tropicana, body conscious summer dresses and hotpants in bold prints and colours look at home on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Finally, jersey maxi dresses, sleeveless denim gilets and towering platforms offer slick city chic in Body Armour. Topshop dresses continue to be key, particularly those featuring pretty sherbet colours and pastel ginghams. Shoes are also a big trend for SS10 with wedges and clogs taking centre stage.

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