Sunday, June 29, 2008

Learn How To Wear Long Dress Without Loose Trend


While these dresses are easy to wear, they are also easy to wear the wrong way! Here are some guidelines to rocking the trend right this summer.

  • Accessorize, but not too much. If you’re wearing a long dress, accept that it’s going to be the focus of your entire outfit. You want to accessorize to make things more interesting, but also want to keep it simple so that your look doesn’t become over-the-top. A few bangles or a long necklace should do the trick. Also, if a dress is too voluminous, you could add a cute belt at your waist.
Floral Prints & Sheer Long Dresses:
Long floral dresses by Marc Jacobs, D&G, and Stella McCartney on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Runways

From Left: Marc Jacobs, D&G, Stella McCartney

  • Consider your shoes. I like these dresses best when worn with flat sandals: flip flops or gladiators, because long dresses are so easy and comfortable to wear. What goes better with a comfortable dress than a comfortable shoe? If you want a little extra height, though, wedges or gladiator heels also work well under a long dress.

Solid & Color Block Long Dresses:

Solid Long Dresses and Colorblocked Maxi Dresses by Versace, Emilio Pucci, and Valentino on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Runways
From Left: Versace, Emilio Pucci, Valentino

  • If you’re short, make sure the dress is in proportion with your body - don’t think about getting one that’s way too long, unless you plan to get it hemmed or can alter it yourself! A too-long dress will make you look even shorter, and may add some extra pounds as well. Also, remember to look for a dress that’s fitted up top and doesn’t have an extremely voluminous skirt. Less fabric is a better choice for you.

Long Dresses With Large Floral Prints:

Long dresses with large floral prints by Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Gucci on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear runways
From Left: Michael Kors, DVF, Gucci

  • If you’re tall, this look was made for you! Maxi dresses look amazing on tall girls, and this is one trend you should definitely try out if you get a chance. Kate Moss was recently spotted rocking a long dress identical to this one at Asos, and it looked amazing on her. Like Kate, you can pretty much get away with any style of maxi dress, so long as it isn’t too short!. Credit:collegefashion

Long Dresses With Geometric Prints:

Geometric print long dresses by Derercuny, Missoni, and Oscar De La Renta on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear runways
From Left: Derercuny, Missoni, Oscar De La Renta

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