STYLING A LONG MAXI DRESS
I know almost every one of you have said, “I should have just stayed in bed today.” It was that kind of day and I knew from the minute my feet hit the floor that it was going to be that way. It came a huge downpour on last night and although I love to sleep when it is raining, the dogs do not want to go and do their nightly “business.” I opened the door knowing what was going to happen and sure enough, they walked out on the porch and stopped. Beckley even looked back at me like, “You go out there if you want but I am staying right here.” Haha!
I had a real good idea that I would have a “present” or two left for me this morning and they did not disappoint. After that was taken care of then I sat down at the table to do a little work (surf on Facebook) and the telephone started ringing. It was work telling me that the computers wouldn’t come up. The power had been off during the night so I told them how to reset everything but it didn’t work. I had to go out, no makeup on, no hair combed, no teeth brushed, and some clothes that were in the utility room. When I walked through the door I was greeted by, “Don’t you look lovely this morning.” Everything finally got back up and I was able to go home and get dressed. It did get a little bit better but not before I discovered that they had done an update on our system and it wasn’t what they wanted. In fact, they told us not to receive any of our inventory or we might crash the whole system. Remind me to retire BEFORE we do another software change. Lol! If it wasn’t for my hairdresser I am pretty sure I would be having a ton of gray hair showing.
I must be in a floral phase. I wore florals yesterday and on Friday and then here I am again in a floral print. The funny thing is that is you had asked me if I liked a floral print in clothing I would have probably told you, “not really.” I have never been a “girly” girl. I don’t like lots of ruffles and bows and I am not all fussy about my clothing. If it has to be dry cleaned it is pretty much in trouble at my house. My Energizer Bunny Friend hangs up almost all of her clothing to dry so that the clothes last longer. They probably do last longer but I just am not going to go that extra step. I am one of those who will hit the start button on the dryer 3 or 4 times because I forget to take the clothes out and they get wrinkled. I bought this Entro dress back about two months ago but I was waiting for it to get warmer before I wore it. It was 95 today so I thought that was plenty warm enough.
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Love your style. Have been pinning most all your pics as we have similar features. I HATE to shop and hope to make a little st from your pics to make Spring updates faster.
I too am just as nuts when it comes to bags. What is the name of the D&B shoulder bag and where did you get it. I would love that bag. thanks
Becky, I buy all mine D&B bags from the overstock store in town. They are usually 1/2 price from what they are on QVC.
That dress is for you,Looking good
Love the dress. What is it with the length of maxi’s? I’m 5’6″ and I’d love to be able to wear them with flats but even with block heels or wedges they still drag an inch or 2. I feel your pain.
I am also 5’6″ tall so normally I don’t have a maxi to drag on the ground but this one seems really long.
The dress is so adorable. It conveys fun! You look fantastic in it.
Will try again!
I love your fashion choices however you need to liven it up with a new background and more poses.
I love your outfits however, you need a new back drop and a few new ideas!
I don’t comment often, but that dress & necklace are adorable. The look is great on you, & I love the pairing of the prints in the fabric. Total winner!
I love your entire outfit from head to toe!
P.S. – I’m becoming such a Plunder fan! Thank you for introducing it to us!
You look wonderful, the whole look! Thanks for making my day brighter.
I love this dress and you have accessorized it fabulously! Your colors match beautifully and everything simply pops.
Purchased a maxi in a blue/black patter that is tank style. Thought I should have returned it until I saw your post. The straps are to long so today I go to have it altered. Thank you for letting me know I CAN wear/keep it. You look amazing. Enjoy your posts. L
Oh my goodness gracious! I am completely loving that dress!
Love the Maxi Dress Tania! I’ve been wanting to tell you how much I like your hair. Have you changed it lately? I’ve always liked it, but it’s looked especially pretty the last few posts. <3
I love long dresses, but I can almost never find one that is petite in length to wear, tha I don’t trip over the hem, when I am walking. LOL I love floral dresses, do not wear them often, and I just got the Mitali necklace and the mandy earrings and I have several outfits I am going to wear them with, love the colors. That is a great outfit.
Gosh, we’ve all had those days! You must live close enough to work to be able to pop in and out like that. Good for you! I love the maxi dress on you, but being short, I’ve shied away from that trend. I’m afraid I will look like a big tent! Hope the rest of your day goes better!
Julia visiting from http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
Did I miss the link for where you got the dress? I really like it.
Beautiful
Love the dress and the jewelery is great!
I love this dress! It is very flattering on you!
I want, want, want. You rock girl!
OHHHH how I wish I was taller and not an extreme hourglass shape…. My waist is too small for my hips and darn that hysterectomy that left me with a large tummy pooch. I adore this style but I cannot carry it off. Working on those problem areas but it’s not going very quickly and I’m afraid that tummy pooch is here to stay. I’m also short waisted so nothing falls where it should.Funny how you still have the same yucky shape only smaller! lol I’ll live through you though, if that’s ok. 😉 And will have a talk with God when I reach heaven to ask “WHAT WAS THAT?” haha This looks wonderful on you! Great job! Have a wonderful day!
Gurl, your blogs make my morning! I read your blog and think that sounds just like something I would write. Love the dress and the jewelry, but then I love jewelry. Hope you have a lovely day!
This is one of my favorite outfits on you. I have the same problem with maxi dresses. 57′ dragging maxi dresses. Again love this dress on you. Strapless bra?
I love maxi dresses and I really love this one. When they are sometimes too long, I grab the bottom of one side and tie a knot. This helps with not stepping on the hem and it looks really cute! Love the Plunder pieces you chose to go with this too, so cute!!!! Happy Tuesday!
Makes me want to sing “The good ole summertime.” Love it!
I love that dress. At 5’3″ , I would have to have it hemmed for sure.
Your blog is making me not want to do the ten item wardrobe any longer.
It’s quite inspiring and making me feel less blah about what I wear.
Sorry about the doggy package. We had one too yesterday when I had a cardiology appointment.
As heart disease is the number one killer of women, and I have been having a couple of symptoms. I decided to get a work up. I’m happy I did. I need to make big changes.
This is definitely one of those dresses that makes a statement, Tania!! And you own it!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Beautiful!
Love the dress, but if you are stepping on it I sure would be at 5 foot 1.
You would have to have it hemmed for sure! It was crazy long!!!
Would have been perfect for my 5’8” height. For so many years clothing was always way too short for me. Lol
Love all the colors and love the dress. That necklace makes the whole outfit. What a fun look!
I loved the necklace too, Brenda! I have already said a small prayer for your son today. I hope all goes well.
When I read the tittle I thought: And how does a short maxi dress look like? Lol. But it’s a very nice and elegant dress. My cat also had a present for me! Oh my, that smell…..
You got me there, Nancy. Lol!
I really like the combination of the two different materials in your maxi dress, and your accessories match very well.
I liked the color combination too, Tracey. We need to have a ZOOM call soon.
Love the dress… ?
Hi Tania,
Love your maxi! The color just pops. You are looking very radiant today.