Long, easy, and cooler than it looks
A maxi is the most comfortable thing you can wear that still looks like you tried.
What to watch for
- Check the length against the shoes you'll actually wear. A maxi cut for a heel drags on the ground with a flat, and there's no fixing it after the fact.
- Look for a defined waist or a way to create one. A column of fabric with no waist reads like a nightgown on most bodies.
- Think about the straps. Anything strapless or thin needs the right bra sorted before the wedding, not the morning of.
What's still going
Floral maxis are still selling well into August here, which is the advantage of a Southern California customer. As it cools, the ones that keep going are the maxis you can throw a denim jacket or a cardigan over.
Are maxi dresses good for petite women?
Yes, with one adjustment. Look for a waist seam that sits at your natural waist rather than dropped, and take the hem up to just skim the floor in your usual shoe. Length is a tailoring problem, not a body problem, and a hem costs less than most people think. Buy the one you love. We'll tell you where to take it.
