How To Wear: The Maxi

Yes you guessed it all my gorgeous bloggers, it's yet another 'How To Wear' post dedicated especially to you during this festively fashionable season, however this week 'The Maxi' is exuding the limelight!

So drop your hemlines, ladies! Floor grazing maxi skirts and dresses are having a moment right now. They have always been a style staple for me.  They are comfortable, easy, incredibly flattering, and down-to-earth (literally). Plus, the style is versatile and perfect for transitioning your musk autumn wardrobe into those winter days. What’s not to like? That’s why I was pleased to see designer labels such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Missoni, and J. Crew feature fresh takes on the trend in their autumn runway shows.

While black maxis are favoured by many designers, many other colours will work a treat too such as aubergine, burgandy, mocha and even a festive firery red!? So why not go all out this season?? One could also pair it with an irrisistable fur jacket, a great accompaniment with the current Faux Fur Fashion trend out now! For more ideas with the Faux Fur Bonboozlement check out one of my best and dear friend's 'Kitty's Bible' 's according post: My (Faux) Fur Lady .

While maxis are certainly experiencing a renaissance, if you will, up until the 21st century women had few options aside from this ankle skimming length. Even though we might see the floor length trend as “new,” the fact is the maxi has always had a place in women’s wardrobes. (I suppose this is where I must state the obvious: Fashion always recycles itself.)

When worn correctly, maxi skirts and dresses are as flattering as they are fashionable. However, playing with proportion can be tricky. With longer lengths, it’s all about balance. To avoid being a fashion victim, follow these tips for maxi-friendly dressing…

1. The sky’s the limit. No matter your height (yes, I am talking to you, petite ladies) you can wear floor length dresses and skirts. That’s why they invented heels!
2. It’s a balancing act. Keep the scale of the skirt in mind. Floor length skirts look lovely with tighter fitting tops (tucked in and/or belted at the natural waist). If the skirt is cut closer to the body, opt for a looser fitting top. Cropped jackets and sweaters also work well with floor length dresses and skirts. One of my favorite casual outfits is a simple maxi dress paired with a cropped denim jacket. 
3. Be bold! Fashion is all about taking risks, I’ve seen girls style their maxi skirts with slouchy sweaters, tied denim shirts, and simple tucked-in tees for an effortlessly unfussy yet chic look and hey, it works too!

How will you be wearing the maxi skirt this season?

Saskia XO