Maxi Dresses for the Petite

by | Oct 9, 2016 | Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel | 14 comments

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6-111-15Hi Beauties –

Welcome back :)  Hope you had a relaxing weekend.

Today I am discussing an issue I often face while dressing up. I always try to go with solid colors, long stripes, straight jeans, heels, belts, and other tricks to elongate my experience since admittedly, I am on the short side.

I have never worn a maxi dress because I always felt like I would be swallowed inside of it and that it would not flatter my body.

I think the solution to this problem is to find a maxi dress you truly love and that fits you right. If you want it to fit perfectly, get adjustments made as well.

I rocked this maxi dress from M- Made in Italy which I picked up from a show room visit with no troubles. You can find some similar dresses here and here.   Sure, it was a bit longer than dresses  I usually wear and out of my comfort zone but I was still pleasantly surprised.

I was receiving a lot of compliments and I personally loved its delicate design. The tassel details were gorgeous as well. I also adored the green color which I do not wear very often.

The moral of the story is to take risks in fashion and go outside the norm of what you always wear so you can make pleasant discoveries. Often times, even those outfits you cringe at, can start to look good if we approach them with a positive attitude.

This look was shot at Camps Bay Beach in Cape Town, South Africa. Thank you for reading and let me know what you personally think of maxi dresses no matter what shape or size you are!

 

Love,

Alisha

 

14 Comments

  2. Victoria
    Victoria on October 10, 2016 at 7:45 am

    This dress is super adorable and you look great in it! Glad you found one that you love!

  3. Aditi Mayer
    Aditi Mayer on October 10, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I adore this olive green color, so pretty!

    Xoxo,
    Aditi
    ADIMAY.com

  4. Aish Das-Padihari
    Aish Das-Padihari on October 10, 2016 at 10:16 am

    You are super cute and you pull off that color really well. Loved it.

  6. Lennae Stubbs
    Lennae Stubbs on October 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    The dress looks gorgeous on you! I love a good Maxi dress, but your right you just need to find one that works well with your figure, even if that means making adjustments. It looks like you picked a gorgeous day to go out too.

    Lennae xxx

  8. blair villanueva
    blair villanueva on October 10, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing us your fabulous maxi! I love wearing maxi dresses coz its more comfy, and very summery :D

  9. Jemma
    Jemma on October 10, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    This is such a pretty dress. I love maxi dresses in the summer.

  10. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
    Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy on October 11, 2016 at 12:53 am

    That is such a pretty dress! I also pack loads of maxi dresses when I go on holiday.

  11. Meg Kerns
    Meg Kerns on October 11, 2016 at 7:56 am

    I have a friend (who is about 18 inches shorter than I am) who has this issue often! She’s started using many new tips and tricks to enjoy her maxi’s alongside wearing them ruched up a bit. She always looks stunning, as do you!

  13. Valerie
    Valerie on October 11, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I agree so pretty. I don’t look good in them because I have a tummy but some people look incredible in them.

  14. Camille
    Camille on October 15, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Love this look! I feel you – I’m a short girl who struggles with maxis, but now I want to give them another shot!