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I really love maxi dresses. They are easy to wear, you can find one for every occasion and they look great on all body types. However, you must know how to shop for the right maxi. There are several styles to choose from but you should make sure that it compliments your shape. After all, you wear the dress, it shouldn’t wear you.
Although I love maxis, I feel like plus size ladies should stay away from the elastic smock top tube maxi. This dress does absolutely nothing for your figure. Since maxi dresses are long and free flowing, you must find a style that accentuates your best features and doesn’t look like a muumuu.
The smock top maxi dress isn’t designed to accentuate any specific body type and literally just hangs on you. Also, if you are a lady with a fuller bust, this maxi tends to stretch out on the top to fit over your bust, and then hangs down the rest of your body. No bueno.
For women with fuller “girls” try out a halter maxi that will celebrate your twins and not hide them and please be sure you are wearing a great strapless.
Another maxi that’s great for plus size ladies is a maxi with an empire waist. Accentuating your waist will show your curves and allow the dress to really work for your body type. The Kiyonna Celine Chiffon Maxi Dress is perfect for showing off your curves.
As far as accessories, the following will always work for a maxi:
- Hot pair of sunglasses
- Bangles
- Strappy sandals
- Statement necklace (only for non-halter maxis)
- Cocktail rings
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