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The Maxi dress is out now, right? Because I finally wore one.

For the longest time I refused. Even when so many of my friends needled me about the benefits of the Maxi’s charm, comfort and ease. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. I’m not tall enough and I have curves, I told myself.

I finally picked one out.  The nice people over at East & Lo asked me if I wanted to check out their styles. I chose the Striped Maxi Dress in White & Black.   I was really excited to wear it and dress up a bit after a weekend of being covered in paint and DIY debris.

Folks, the red walls in my living room and dining room are no more!  TD’s room has been reborn with a white and aqua painted loft bed, which may include a mattress from that serta vs.sealy blog, where the closet was turned into an American Girl doll house and her walls are free from that 10 year-old shortbread yellow!  After all that, I feel like its time to move.  Isn’t that always the way?

Anyway, after all this time and proclaiming that I hate and will never wear a Maxi dress, what did I think of after actually wearing one?  

I’m still on the fence. I need more of a defined waist, I think. It is totally comfortable, until you climb stairs too.  I think if I wore one out with friends or on a day I wasn’t running around my house it would be perfect.  I totally love the gathering on the top of this one and the adjustable straps.  The fabric is super soft with a bit of stretch to it as well.   I can’t wait to check out more stuff from East & Lo for the fall!

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East & Lo Striped Maxi/Sandals by Target (similar) (similar)/Bracelet by Target (similar)/Ring a gift (similar) (similar)

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Comments

  1. says

    I feel the same way about maxis! I am a bit shorter, so I worry that it will drag. But I bought a simple black maxi from Target this year and I love it! This looks great on you – especially the defined waist! Great pick! I linked up today! Susan

    • Victoria says

      That’s what I kept looking for- a black one with a defined waist or one that was really tucked in at the waist.

  3. says

    Your new maxi dress is wonderful and girl don’t be on the fence at all. I am on the look-out for a B+W Striped Maxi Dress myself. Your makeup is looking gorgeous also and I love the black cocktail ring. =)

    And so cool that you got so much done at home with re-designing and painting.

    Pleasure linking up again. And as I mentioned last week, love the new, beautiful clean design of the blog. I too did a little change and went for a much simpler, cleaner look. =) Happy Wednesday Victoria!

    • Victoria says

      Aww, thanks Ada! I LOVE the new look on your blog! Those faces are so sweet too! Happy Wednesday!

  4. says

    I think you look fab in your maxi. I also tried a maxi dress for the first time this summer… OMG. This goes on my list of UGGS, Crocs, etc. Once I tried it on it was so comfortable I knew I would have to keep wearing it even though it probably doesn’t look so great…

  6. says

    I love this maxi and I looks great on you. I must own abut seven so I may be a bit biased. I have found lately that tieing it p slightly works well

    • Victoria says

      Thanks, Alice! Thanks for linking up too! I’m excited to find ways to work this into a few different looks.

    • Victoria says

      Thank you, Rebecca! And thanks for stopping by and linking up! I love that black and white bathing suit on you!! I owe my skin to Proactiv Unblemished which I discovered through Shanna’s blog, Because Shanna Said So. It’s been a year of using it and I love it.

  11. Charlotte says

    I can’t believe you caved and wore a maxi dress. Don’t get me wrong, you look good in it of course because you look good in everything, but still – a maxi? I’ve never been a fan of them. 🙂 But then again, I’m not particularly fashionable and you are. So probably I’m just way off.

    • Victoria says

      CHARLOTTE! EVERYONE this is my long lost friend Charlotte! 🙂 Yes, I had to try it at least once and I will say going up and down stairs with a maxi is not for me. And you are fashionable, I remember. Plus, you can rock eye make-up way better than most women. I missed you!!!

  13. says

    Oh no! I’m sorry you couldn’t find those shoes, if you keep looking everyday they will restock them. I wanted this dress and it was sold out and I looked again and they were back in stock in a couple days. So just keep check it out! 🙂 Love this outfit, love the striped maxi it looks really amazing on you. I have a similar one, but Im too tall and it goes like half way to my mid calf. So I always have a hard time finding a great maxi. I love this one though, looks really comfy! 🙂

  15. says

    This is my idea maxi skirt! I just love the thick white/thin black stripes. So many layering opportunities as well! Thanks for hosting!

  17. says

    This is my first year trying maxi’s, too. I’m kind of sorry I waited so long to give them a go. This white stripe looks lovely on you!

  18. says

    I get ya on the maxi dresses. It took me awhile to come around as well – I’m only 5’4″ so I can’t wear just any. I can’t wear mine around the house either, too hard to get around with the kids, but if we’re going out I love them. Trying wearing it with a belt and, I do that to give it a bit more structure. Super cute though, love the fabric.
    Thanking for linking up with #RealMomStyle
    PS. I’m wearing a maxi dress this week too. 🙂

    Andrea @ Mommainflipflops.com #RealMomStyle

  20. says

    It took me a long time to get on the maxi dress train. I’m short too and I always thought they’d make me look shorter. When I finally broke down and got one I really liked it though. I agree about the stairs, definitely hard to walk up stairs while wearing one.
    Love this maxi dress! I really like the stripes and the fit, it looks casual but still chic. I think it looks great on you!
    Tiffany
    http://www.stylestealsandstilettos.com

  21. says

    okay am I going crazy, because I thought I had linked up this week? In fact, I SWORE I had!!!! Agggg…anyway i know how you feel about just not totally being into your look. I have never been able to wear a maxi successfully. A skirt yes, but it took me years. It looks good on you, but it’s all about how you feel! I am going to pin it anyway 🙂

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