(Shirt from H&M, Vintage skirt, Vintage shoes from etsy.com)
Okay. I'm a huge sucker for the maxi skirt. I believe I have.....five? I'm not sure, but I find them amazing. However, you have to wear them in the right way. Certain tops make maxi skirts look outdated or make one's body look not-so-slim. I suggest buying maxi skirts that are fairly high waisted so that one is able to where crop tops without exposing mid-drift. If your maxi skirt flows out like this one, it's probably best to wear a more form-fitting top. This gives it the illusion of an long, formal dress. On the other hand, if your maxi skirt hugs your hips and juts straight to the ground, a loser top may compliment it more. If you wear a tighter top with a tighter maxi skirt, you might feel a bit boxed in.
I've had this pinky top for awhile, but I haven't worn it recently. I always like to wear it with other simple pieces because it is fairly complicated and it gives off the affect of a corset with added sleeves. Whenever I wear the one strapless shirt I own, I'm uncomfortable for the majority of the day. This shirt gives me the comfort and the formality, greatly pleasing me in the process. Paired with this very flowy, thick black skirt, I felt like I was from a different era. The looseness of this skirt in particular also seemed to elongate my legs, which is always a desired affect. The bottom of the piece sits about an inch of the ground, the perfect length for elegance but easy movement.
The other major benefit of wearing these lushes skirts is that they hide your legs and make sitting on the floor no problem. With typical, short summer dresses, I always find it unpleasant to sit down on the hallway floors at school to eat lunch, but with a skirt like this, it feels as if I'm wearing a blanket.
(Photos by Timothy Toda)
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