How To: Wear Maxi Dresses (or Skirts) in Fall and Winter

It's starting to get cold, and if you're like me you probably don't want to put all your summer clothes away just yet. Maxi dresses and skirts have been a really big trend this year, and luckily, they are very easy to wear during the colder months.

The easiest way to wear this trend during the fall/winter is to pair a tee-shirt underneath and/or top it with a cardigan/blazer. Since people usually wear neutrals during the winter, if you have a bright-colored maxi try pairing it with a neutral-colored coat/jacket and accessories to tone it down.

Pairing maxi skirts or dresses with slick-punk rock jackets would work great for fall. (Marie Claire - June 2011, V. 18, Issue 6)

If you have a maxi dress with long or 3/4 sleeves you're in luck because you can wear it through the fall as it is.

You're probably going to be layering a lot on top of your maxi dress/skirt to keep warm. Most of your body will probably be covered, so make your outfit a little more sexy with some killer accessories. Put on your highest heels, and it'll add a whole 'nother type of layer to your winter-ready outfit!

MAXImum Style

Maxi skirts and dresses are a big trend of 2011. I've been seeing them in bold colors, soft pastels, stripes, green, orange, red, neutrals, florals, etc.
I used to hate long skirts and dresses. They just made me think grandma! I thought that since we're young and have nice legs, we should show them, but this trend has definitely grown on me. I've seen maxi's worn simple and chic, classic, boho, etc.
The diversity of the trend is unbelievable, and it's hard to hate maxi's when people are wearing them so well!
While digging through old clothes stored in the garage of my house (I was looking for some vintage clothing. lol), I found this long dark blue dress with white flowers on it. It looks kinda "grandma" to me right now, but with a fedora, an awesome necklace(s), a nice belt to cinch it with, a cute bag, and some killer wedges, it might actually work! If I get the right accessories to complete the look I will definitely post some pictures of it on here.
I also found a black lace skirt and a burgundy snakeskin bag in the garage. I have no idea what to wear those with, so I'm looking for some sources inspiration...



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