If You’re Not Tall, Bring Out the Heels!
Maxi dresses truly shine on taller, leaner girls who can confidently pair them with flat sandals without a second thought.
If you’re not in the tall, long-legged club, don’t worry! Just find a pair of heels to go with your carefully chosen maxi skirt to add some length to your silhouette.
Make sure the dress still grazes the floor and doesn’t stop at your ankles—that cuts off your legs and makes you look shorter. It’s best to shop for the dress after you’ve picked your shoes so you can try them on together for the perfect fit.
Flattering on Every Body Shape
Most maxi dresses are cinched just below the bust, which is a great style for curvier figures. To hide a little tummy, pick one with a wider band under the bust—it highlights your neckline while smoothing the midsection.
Layered, sheer maxi dresses are also a win for fuller figures and are a big hit this season. Solid colors or tiny prints work best to elongate your shape.
If you have a smaller bust, go for dresses gathered under the bust or with a slim band to add volume and enhance your neckline.
For fuller hips or a larger backside, choose solid-colored dresses with a central pattern. Folk-style floral prints are super trendy right now and easy to find in stores.
Be Careful with Ombre and Color Gradients!
Ombre styles or dresses with patterns only at the skirt’s hem are very popular—and we get why! The soft fabric and unique colors create a light, elegant vibe.
But remember, these styles can sometimes make you look heavier than you are.
Fit is everything, so if you fall in love with one, try it on to see if it flatters your lower body without adding extra visual weight.
What Should Very Slim Girls Wear?
If your body is on the leaner, more angular side, maxi dresses can sometimes swallow your frame. For you, patterned fabrics are your best friends.
Dresses dropped just under the bust, especially with big floral prints, work well—similar to a high-slit skirt style.
The nautical trend is still going strong, so don’t hesitate to try stripes across the dress. Summer fruit prints like cherries and lemons are especially popular this year and add a nice roundness to your bust and hips.
