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luvbuffet
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Maxi dress

I really want to wear one for a communion this Sunday! I went to the mall and tried on a bunch but I feel huge in them!! Am I the only one that feels like way?? They make every part of my body look bigger, especially hips!

Any tips/tricks?

Posted 5/12/15 6:23 AM
 
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MsSissy
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Re: Maxi dress

Nope. I hate the way I look and feel in them.
Especially around the hip/ass area.

Posted 5/12/15 8:23 AM
 

tagkit
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Maxi dress

Every turn of the warmer weather I feel gross and big. You are by no means big. Maxis are cute if anything they make you look slimmer, go for it!!

Posted 5/12/15 8:24 AM
 

luvbuffet
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maxis make me look 15-20 lbs heavier than i am. Chat Icon

Posted 5/12/15 8:49 AM
 

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Re: Maxi dress

I agree. I won't wear maxis.
They add bulk where there isn't bulk for some reason.

Plus they cover my best assets, my legs, so they are a no go for me.

I never wear them

Posted 5/12/15 8:50 AM
 

luvbuffet
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http://www.dillards.com/product/Calvin-Klein-VNeck-Chiffon-Dress_301_-1_301_505304654?df=04444527_zi_porcelain_rose_latte&categoryId=894&scrollTop=3100

saw it at bloomingdales last night ( not sure why its not on the website) i looked like big bertha. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/12/15 9:01 AM
 

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Re: Maxi dress

I bought the cutest romper at macys!

Wore to a backyard communion.
Romper

Posted 5/12/15 9:33 AM
 

tagkit
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by Smileyd17

I bought the cutest romper at macys!

Wore to a backyard communion.
Romper




thats cute!!

Posted 5/12/15 9:39 AM
 

chilltocam
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I often feel the same way about maxi's but I wound up buying this one for an afternoon beach wedding this weekend and I love the way it looks on. I thought the pleats would be a definite "no way" but I think because the material is so light and flowy it works:

External Image

Message edited 5/12/2015 9:42:41 AM.

Posted 5/12/15 9:40 AM
 

EricaAlt
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by luvbuffet

maxis make me look 15-20 lbs heavier than i am. Chat Icon



This. I am small and they make me look big. I go for sundresses or short maxis that are more fitted. I can't wear long ones.

Posted 5/12/15 9:41 AM
 

DaniJude
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by NervousNell

I agree. I won't wear maxis.
They add bulk where there isn't bulk for some reason.

Plus they cover my best assets, my legs, so they are a no go for me.

I never wear them




Same here. I need to market the legs!

So, the alternative for me is a jumpsuit.

It is stylish like a maxi but if you have nice legs it still shows them, shape-wise. I like a strapless jumpsuit myself! I have one, strapless and nice/form fitting on top and throughout the waist and then the legs are a little flowy - but not too much. With heels or a wedge, LOVE!

Message edited 5/12/2015 9:57:10 AM.

Posted 5/12/15 9:56 AM
 

luvbuffet
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Re: Maxi dress

i have a similar jumpsuit but the communion is this weekend and i want to wear lighter colors. im always in black Chat Icon

Posted 5/12/15 10:05 AM
 

jlm2008
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Maxi dress

For me , it totally depends. In the last couple of years I have found a few that are flattering, but that's after trying on I don't know how many! I'm a short girl too, 5'3. So my advice is to just keep trying different ones. A few years ago I got a great one from NY &CO., had to hem it, but it is super flattering. I wish I had bought more!

Posted 5/12/15 10:06 AM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by luvbuffet

i have a similar jumpsuit but the communion is this weekend and i want to wear lighter colors. im always in black Chat Icon



The cobalt blue is nice in that jumpsuit too.
Not exactly a light color, but not black.

Posted 5/12/15 10:06 AM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by luvbuffet

i have a similar jumpsuit but the communion is this weekend and i want to wear lighter colors. im always in black Chat Icon



Another Option,
Romper- Not black :)

Posted 5/12/15 10:30 AM
 

luvbuffet
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by Smileyd17

Posted by luvbuffet

i have a similar jumpsuit but the communion is this weekend and i want to wear lighter colors. im always in black Chat Icon



Another Option,
Romper- Not black :)



camel toe

Posted 5/12/15 10:41 AM
 

rebeccamol
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by Smileyd17

I bought the cutest romper at macys!

Wore to a backyard communion.
Romper



I was looking at this online...does it go to ankles or long? I was reading the reviews and a couple people said it runs short?

Posted 5/12/15 12:34 PM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by rebeccamol

Posted by Smileyd17

I bought the cutest romper at macys!

Wore to a backyard communion.
Romper



I was looking at this online...does it go to ankles or long? I was reading the reviews and a couple people said it runs short?



im 5'2. petite. I was able to wear this with heels.

Message edited 5/12/2015 12:41:57 PM.

Posted 5/12/15 12:41 PM
 

Momma2015
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I think it's just the material and cut. Most times I find the cheaper jersey material maxi dresses look the best on me. I also have a few wrap maxi dresses that are just gorgeous. I had to have them hemmed though.

Posted 5/12/15 1:35 PM
 

hmm
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Maxi dress

what is the difference of a Maxi and sundress ??

Posted 5/12/15 7:22 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Maxi dress

Posted by hmm

what is the difference of a Maxi and sundress ??



Maxi is long
sundress is short

Posted 5/12/15 9:41 PM
 

LuckyStar
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Maxi dress

Me too, and I'm short. I look like a fat child playing dress up, with the bottom pooled around my ankles.

My only tip is not to wear one!

What about the blue dress you posted earlier?

Posted 5/12/15 9:42 PM
 

skew
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I feel the opposite, I am petite (5' 2") and maxis gives the illusion that I am taller. I only have soft jersey maxis so they cling to the body a little and aren't bulky or bunch. I can see how a chiffon material would not be as flattering.

Posted 5/13/15 9:06 AM
 
 

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