Diary of a Tall Fashionista:
Long Maxi Dresses for Tall Women
By Tiffany DeLangie - Tall Fashion Writer for
Tall Clothing Mall
I consider myself lucky when trends that favor tall women come
on the scene. For example, capris
(doesn’t matter if they are too short; they are supposed to
be), hip length tunics and tees, and now maxi dresses. Us
tall women can get away with wearing all of these items in
“regular,” but it’s a special bonus when we can find them in
tall sizes, which means the proportions will be just right.
In anticipation for summer I have already purchased a few
maxi dresses and in true Fashionista OCD fashion, I’m always
looking for another fun maxi dress. Long
maxi dresses were just creeping up this time last year
and this year they are already all over the place. And when
I say all over the place, I mean affordable places that
won’t break the bank.
  
Styling a long maxi dress is fairly simple because they often
come in fun prints and patterns that do most of the work. If
the pattern is really bold, I recommend wearing a pair of
simple silver or gold hoops that match your risk
tolerance—really big for fearless females, smaller for the
traditionalists. Ballet flats or gladiator sandals look great
with maxi dresses but you can also throw on a pair of wedges if
the dress is long enough (i.e. covers at least half the heel).
One fun attention grabber is to pair metallics with maxi
dresses. Look at the colors in the dress to pick the metal that
matches and accent those colors by wearing shoes, bag, and
jewelry in silver, gold, or bronze. As for bright colors,
choose a color at the opposite end or beside it on the color
wheel (you never thought you’d use that after 6th grade art
class did you?!) to accessorize. For instance if you’re long
maxi dress is navy blue choose teal or coral jewelry with a big
white purse. Or use bright accessories with understated colors,
like a bright red purse with a gray, black, or white maxi
dress. If your dress is all one color or fairly simple, this is
a great opportunity to play dress up by adding a long chunky
necklace, fun chandelier or bauble like earrings, metallic
gladiator sandals, and a slouchy bag. As you can tell the
possibilities are endless.
If you’re not sure how a long maxi dress should fit, here are
some tips. Make sure the dress reaches your ankles and avoid
wearing one that hits that awkward spot between your knee and
ankles (that’s what tall sizes will help you to avoid). If you
feel like a long dress will make you look too tall (you already
know that I think “too tall” is an oxymoron), wear flats and
wear your hair down to avoid the extra height piled up hair or
ponytails add. Also, if you don’t spend your free time training
with a yoga master, no worries! Simply choose a maxi dress with
an empire waist, which is flattering on everyone. Also look for
a material that isn’t clingy. And if you complain that when you
wave goodbye, the wave travels up your arm, I feel your pain.
Just wear a shawl, sweater, or denim jacket over your
dress.
A long
maxi dress is a must have for this spring and summer! Buy
one now before they are all gone and that first gorgeous warm
day (for those of you who have already experienced it, good for
you…those of us in the Northeast are still anxiously awaiting),
wear it with confidence, class, and accessorized!
Check out our special section of long
maxi dresses for tall women.
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