Plus Size Fashion | Maxi
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
With summer almost gone, you’d better pull out all the stops for one last fun-in-the-sun vacation. Comfy clothes, like this Beaded Halter Floral Print Maxi Dress, can get anyone in the mood to take a long relaxing walk on the beach.
Just add a sexy pair of sandals, and this dress is ready to …
Posted in Avenue, Blue, Green, L. Rigdon, Maxi | 1 Comment »
Friday, July 9th, 2010
While I love the look of sundresses with spaghetti straps, the practicality of wearing a bra always comes to my mind. True, I could go with a strapless bra, but those are rarely comfortable. As a compromise between design and function, outfits like this Printed Empire Maxi Dress with wider straps are certainly …
Posted in Cover-Ups And Sundresses, L. Rigdon, Magenta, Maxi, Silhouettes | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
It’s that time of year again when almost every weekend is some sort of celebration. Be it a wedding, graduation party, or barbecue, it’s all about having fun outdoors. For a mix of dressy yet comfortable, cotton sundresses, like this Sleeveless Dress by Only Necessities®, are a must-have for summer.
Colorful options offer …
Posted in Blue, Dresses, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Multi, WomanWithin | 2 Comments »
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Fans of all things retro certainly have a lot to look forward to this season. Boho-chic style has become a major trend, and many of these designs focus on updating vintage looks from the 1960s and 70s. Garments like this Peasant Maxi Dress, for instance, are brightening up parties everywhere as a vibrant …
Posted in Dresses, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Silhouettes, Spice | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Just because you need to dress formally for an event doesn’t mean you can’t wear a sundress. The right combination of fabrics, patterns, and style can transform any casual outfit into a charming gown, like this Allover Embroidered Maxi Dress.
Elegant design features are an essential part of this garment. A surplice V-neckline bodice …
Posted in Aqua, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Silhouettes | 2 Comments »
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Blending animal prints can create a terrific ensemble, especially if you alter the color scheme for something new and exciting. This Blue Sky Maxi Dress pieces together several animal prints to create an exquisite sundress for the summer season.
Most likely influenced by abstract art piecework, this outfit has an abundance of different …
Posted in Alight, Animal Print, L. Rigdon, Maxi | 2 Comments »
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Boho chic with kaleidoscope inspired design creates one remarkable gown. This Veronica Maxi Dress is packed with seductive style, but it’s still laid-back enough for casual outings.
I am a major fan of the silhouette created by this dress. An empire waistband allows the surplice V-neckline bodice to contour exceptionally well around the bust. …
Posted in Fuschia, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Print, SWAKDESIGNS, Teal | 3 Comments »
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Halter tops are super sexy and amazingly comfortable during summer. Combining the decadent style of a maxi length dress with the seductiveness of a halter top creates an eye-catching ensemble. This Printed Maxi Dress offers the kind of flirtatious charm every woman wants.
An airbrushed pattern produces quite a unique print on …
Posted in Apple Bottoms, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Print | 3 Comments »
Monday, May 10th, 2010
While short dresses are fun and flirtatious, long dresses have an elegant charm that should never be overlooked. Packed with eye-catching stylistic features, this Gathered Front Knit Dress is a comfortable garment that works for casual and semi formal occasions. As an added bonus, it’s offered in an array of colors and patterns …
Posted in L. Rigdon, Maxi, Multi, Print, WomanWithin | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
While a long black dress can be elegant and sexy, sometimes it needs a splash of color for excitement. This Floral Print Maxi Dress, for example, combines decadent style with a touch of vibrant color.
Although a bold color choice, lime green accentuates this outfit beautifully. With larger than life floral blooms covering the …
Posted in Black, Dresses, L. Rigdon, Lane Bryant, Maxi | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
With all this cold, wet, and depressingly gray weather, I for one am desperately yearning for sunny skies and warm breezes. In the springtime I love to wear soft, flowing dresses. Outfits like this Broomstick Sundress put me in the mood to play in the grass and have a relaxing spring picnic.
The oversized …
Posted in Casual Living, Dresses, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Multi, Print | 1 Comment »
Friday, February 5th, 2010
I love the feeling of a long, flowing dress. The way the fabric moves and sways with every step is both regal and seductive. My fascination with these types of dresses is probably why I am so drawn to this Box-Pleated Dress from the Chelsea Studio® collection.
Box style pleats, along with an empire …
Posted in Blue, Boysenberry, Dresses, L. Rigdon, Maxi, Slate, WomanWithin | 1 Comment »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Great maxi dresses that have been designed for winter wear are truly hard to come by. I don’t know about you, but the majority of maxis that I have seen are either strapless or thin strapped and made in bright bold colors that would be better suited for summer. Take this fashion trend …
Posted in Black, Jasmine Carson, Maxi, SWAKDESIGNS | 1 Comment »
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Okay, so recently I was flipping through the pages of People magazine and saw an adorable dress on one of my favorite fashion idols. Naturally, it is tough for me to afford or fit into the exact same dress, but I like to use these images to inspire my own wardrobe. That is …
Posted in Bark, Black, Hillary Marshall, Maxi, WomanWithin | 2 Comments »
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Tube dresses are fresh off the fashion runways right now, but finding one for full figured women can be a challenge. This navy jersey knit tube maxi dress is well-suited for the full figured woman. It is simple in design, but comes in an elegant and trendy navy. Plus, despite its simple design …
Posted in Dresses, Maxi, Red, Teal, Torrid | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
This Only Necessities gauze maxi style dress is a great summer pick. There is a good reason that this dress was highlighted on NBCs Today Show, it comes in four great colors, a wide selection of sizes and it is affordable at less than $40. Plus, it is made from a washable woven …
Posted in Blue, Brown, Maxi, Orange, Purple, WomanWithin | 3 Comments »
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
This maxi gauze summer dress features “layered” coloring which goes from darker to lighter from the bottom up. It is available in the following four color selections: Capri blue, sahara orange, bright violet and brown. For added embellishment, there is crochet trim around the empire waist and at …
Posted in Brown, Capri Blue, Deborah Armstrong, Dresses, Maxi, Orange, Violet, WomanWithin | 3 Comments »
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
This gauze offering does incorporate many of the current fashion trends. The maxi dress is quite fashion forward for the summer of 2009. This dress measures 48 inches in length. Many of the customers who reviewed this dress complained that it was shorter than they had expected. This would be …
Posted in Blue, Deborah Armstrong, Dresses, Lilac, Maxi, Sherbert, White, WomanWithin | 1 Comment »
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
This summery offering is made of washable polyester cotton knit. According to customer reviews, this washes nicely and does not require ironing. It is touted on the web site as being a “cool column of slenderizing flowers.” I am not so sure about that claim. It is …
Posted in Maxi, Print, WomanWithin | 3 Comments »
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
This cotton gauze lounger features cut-out embroidery along the scalloped neckline. It has flutter sleeves that are elbow length. If you do not have the upper arms of Michelle Obama and are self-conscious about that area, this would work well and still be cool on hot …
Posted in Black, Chocolate, Fuschia, Hillary Marshall, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Maxi, Turquoise, WomanWithin | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
This garment from WomanWithin is billed as a maxi lounger. However, in the customer reviews, many women said it was pretty enough to wear out to dinner, a movie, or, if accessorized correctly, even a party. Many stated that they wear it out to run errands …
Posted in Deborah Armstrong, Dresses, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Maxi, Print, WomanWithin | 1 Comment »
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
If you were to buy just one item for the upcoming summer season, it should be a maxi dress. So on target fashion-wise, the maxi dress is the must-have for the summer of 2009. This dress is easy and casual, but, oh, so pretty. …
Posted in Deborah Armstrong, Dresses, Maxi, Print, WomanWithin | 1 Comment »
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
You will look and feel your absolute best in this cool and breezy pullover dress. This is a dress that will work for you for so many occasions. Imagine you have been invited to a neighbor’s home for an evening poolside summer party. You are …
Posted in Black, Deborah Armstrong, Dresses, Lane Bryant, Maxi, Red, Yellow | 1 Comment »