6/16/2015

A Fashionista's Guide To Finding And Wearing Long Maxi Skirts With Flowers

By Elaine Guthrie


One item of clothing that keeps appearing year after year is the maxi skirt. This is a long, flowing style that usually reaches the ground. If you are interested in adding long maxi skirts with flowers to your wardrobe, here is what you need to know in order to choose the right one for you and accessorize it properly.

The fit of these skirts is very important. While they can be a lot more forgiving than tailored styles, the key is to pick the right hem length for your height. Keep in mind that these skirts should hit somewhere between the ankle and brushing the ground. If it pools or puddles at your feet you may look like you have purchased one that is too large and the look can seem sloppy and unpolished.

The pattern on your skirt will also help determine how versatile it will be. A smaller, simpler print will be more versatile than one that is very vibrant. If you want to coordinate colors, make sure that your other separates incorporate the same colors as are found in the flowers or background of your skirt. You should also consider wearing any other items of clothing in solid colors to prevent the patterns from competing.

These skirts are so comfortable that you may be tempted to try and wear one everywhere you go. While they can be quite versatile, the key to looking appropriate is to pay attention to what you are wearing with your maxi. Tailored, business-like separates may make your outfit more acceptable for the office whereas more flowing, lose fitting items will keep your look relaxed and appropriate for weekend or casual events.

While you may think that this style of skirt is only wearable when the weather is warm, this is not actually the case. You can extend the life of these skirts by pairing them with leggings underneath. Some leggings can be quite warm. If you have a skirt that is made out of slightly thicker material you may be able to look good wearing it during the spring and fall instead of simply limiting it to your summer wardrobe.

Your accessories will also help make your skirt more versatile. Like the clothing separates you wear, jewelry and shoes can take the same skirt from looking more polished and formal to more relaxed and casual. Just remember that if you are going to be wearing high, clunky sandals that you pay attention to where the hem of your skirt hits. You want to make sure that it is not too high as this can make your skirt look like it is fitting you poorly.

While hem length is the first thing that people think of when shopping for petites, in the case of maxi skirts, there may be other differences as well. For example, if you are very short you may want to look for a skirt that is cut more narrowly so that there is not so much fabric wrapped around you.

The good news is that there are many options to choose from. If you want to try out one of these skirts, you may want to try purchasing one online as you can get them more inexpensively. The tradeoff is, however, that you will not be able to try one on in person and you may find that the fit is not quite right.




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