One of the beautiful truths about maxi dresses is that they can survive more than one season. While you may think summer is the only time they get to come out and play, rethink their personality. They are fun and can handle a Monday meeting, spontaneous coffee, lunch or dinner date or a quick summer shuffle- ball- change into a crisp fall weekend.
September Style Series: How To Transition Your Wardrobe From Summer to Fall Without Breaking the Bank:
3 New Ways To Style a Maxi Dress
First Look– Observe nature for inspiration. Lush Meadow is a dynamic hue to pair with chocolate brown. If you take a look around outside, you’re surrounded in the color combo. Elevate+polish off your look with a printed scarf. The scarf ties in the colors and completes the outfit. Another option is to ditch the scarf and add a neutral statement necklace. A wooden piece compliments the organic theme of the look.
Second Look- Pumpkin and chocolate brown scream fall- there’s no doubt about it. A structured jacket is a smart idea, which transitions the dress into a long skirt. The maxi then looks more like a two-piece outfit and no one can tell it’s actually a maxi dress. Adding a form fitting jacket creates an hourglass silhouette. Accessorize with the same wooden statement necklace.
Trade Shoes– Swap the summer wedges for booties or ankle boots.
Shop the Look
Maxi Dress – J. Crew/ last season
Green Blazer/ Gap last summer (similar)
Pumpkin Jacket- Willow/ Roundabout Boutique- NYC
Wedges- Vince Camuto
Platform Ankle Booties- Michael Kors (sold out)
Statement Necklace/ Betsy Pittard Designs
