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Alexnikov

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT wrote: »

Do you think short people with curves can wear maxi dresses? by short I mean 5 foot 4, and curvey I men size 10 but with hips, thighs and bum!

I hope so! I'm shorter and much rounder than you and I really want one

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

MORNING!!

wow do i feel better today

I went to bed at 7pm last night but REALLY needed the sleep after my late night phone calls

Im covered in bruises from dancing - MUST buy them socks!! Need reminded!

At work - going ok, just promoting a meeting

got a 6 month review coming up and it wont be good!

Oh well

See you soon

(outfit jeans t-shirt trainers, i give in!)

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT

I might try one, I usually live in linen trousers and knee length skirts in the summer because I don't like my legs, so a maxi dress would be another option.

Silly question alex - do you have good summers in Liverpool??

Alexnikov

Ooh, outfit! Hmm, it's probably a bit butch looking (does anyone else have this problem when they wear checked shirts?) but I've shoved a pretty top underneath so hopefully I don't look too much like a bloke.

Blue, yellow and white checked shirt - DP
Cream strappy top with a draped neckline and flower/lace detailing - DP
Straight leg indigo jeans - Primark
Cowboy boots - Evans
Big silver ring - DP
Initial necklace - Sunday Girl
Blue flower studs - Accessorize

xxvickixx

I think it all depends on the shape of the dress, the ones with thin straps and cross over bust don't flatter me, but the full floaty sleeves balance out my hips.
I might blog mine today and discuss further!

xxvickixx

I bet you look lovely Alex, and not at all blokey. xx

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT

good thinking, I was thinking strappy but after what you've said maybe a rethink. I've just asked my boyf and he reckons I'm too short for a maxi...might have to go window shopping to try some on and see how I feel

daisybella

Alex, I cant imagine you looking blokey in anything!

Alexnikov

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT wrote: »

I might try one, I usually live in linen trousers and knee length skirts in the summer because I don't like my legs, so a maxi dress would be another option.

Silly question alex - do you have good summers in Liverpool??

Mostly The city centre gets quite windy though.

goanmad

Morning girlies, I'm back!

Got a few bits of vintage "tat" as Jon so eloquently puts it and I'll pop 'em on the blog later.

Today's outfit:
Vintage brown crimplene maxi with psychedellic floral print (99p eBay)
Cowboy boots (Car boot 50p)
Fitted 1970's leather shirt-style jacket (Charity shop £7 over 17 years ago)
Silver bangles and rings (India)
Silver hoop earrings with coins (Charity shop £1)
Tooled leather saddle bag (Charity shop 99p)
Leather gloves (Jumble sale)
Vintage Ted Lapidus huge sunglasses (Charity shop £3.95 with an identical pair thrown in free)


Maxi dresses come in all shapes and sizes, they aren't the easiest thing to wear and I've seen more disasters than I have beauties. Chose unwisely and they can add bulk to even the slimmest frame.
As a maxi dress wearer of some years I was quite excited when they became mainstream but the ones I've tried tend to disguise my figure rather than flatter it. I feel the vibrant prints and slimmer cut of the vintage variety suit me more.

Queenie, if you love cropped pants in the summer why not get a cheapie maxi and chop it off at the same length as where your trousers end? It's a super flattering and feminine length to wear with espadrilles.

Vicki- Hope you feel better soon.
Alex - I can't imagine you looking bloke-y in anything. I was so scrawny and flat chested as a teenager I was often mistaken for a cross-dresser