While I've never believed in slavishly following fashion trends, I do get excited — really excited — to see what designers send down the runways each season and how I might incorporate a number of those looks into my wardrobe. Some trends I ignore altogether (you'll never see me in a pair of wide-leg pants, for example), and some trends I embrace wholeheartedly (hi there, neon, ballet and summer knits), usually because the look is especially flattering or simply because it tickles my fancy.
One of the biggest trends I've bought into this season is the maxi; whether it's a floor-sweeping skirt or an ankle-grazing dress, I like my hemlines long, long, long right now. I love the way maxis gives me a sleek, streamlined silhouette. I wear them with flat sandals (the more delicate and foot-baring, the better) and try to keep the look as unfussy as possible (not too much jewellery, a basic tank with skirts, and a cropped, fitted jacket if it's cool outside). The key is finding skirts and dresses that are the perfect length for me — at 5'11", I can't tell you how many times I've tried on a "maxi" that barely comes down to my calves, but when I do find maxis that are truly long, I snap them up.
The best thing about embracing a trend is being able to choose from so many variations on the look, and at a wide range of prices, too. Here are some of my favourite maxis in stores right now:
From left: Gap strapless print maxi dress, $80; Tibi mosaic-print strapless jersey maxi dress, US $345; Milly halter maxi dress, $495.
From left: Diane von Furstenberg jersey drawstring dress, US $298; Banana Republic printed ruffle-tier maxi dress, $215; French Connection embroidered maxi dress, $168.
From left: Anthropologie striped maxi skirt, US $98; Zara long crepe skirt, $30; Indah long wrap skirt, $128.
Are you wearing maxi skirts and dresses this summer?
One of the biggest trends I've bought into this season is the maxi; whether it's a floor-sweeping skirt or an ankle-grazing dress, I like my hemlines long, long, long right now. I love the way maxis gives me a sleek, streamlined silhouette. I wear them with flat sandals (the more delicate and foot-baring, the better) and try to keep the look as unfussy as possible (not too much jewellery, a basic tank with skirts, and a cropped, fitted jacket if it's cool outside). The key is finding skirts and dresses that are the perfect length for me — at 5'11", I can't tell you how many times I've tried on a "maxi" that barely comes down to my calves, but when I do find maxis that are truly long, I snap them up.
The best thing about embracing a trend is being able to choose from so many variations on the look, and at a wide range of prices, too. Here are some of my favourite maxis in stores right now:
From left: Gap strapless print maxi dress, $80; Tibi mosaic-print strapless jersey maxi dress, US $345; Milly halter maxi dress, $495.
From left: Diane von Furstenberg jersey drawstring dress, US $298; Banana Republic printed ruffle-tier maxi dress, $215; French Connection embroidered maxi dress, $168.
From left: Anthropologie striped maxi skirt, US $98; Zara long crepe skirt, $30; Indah long wrap skirt, $128.
Are you wearing maxi skirts and dresses this summer?
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