More Maxi Skirts, Please
Maxi skirts and dresses always seemed to fall into the casual category for me. Don’t get me wrong, I always thought they were cute, but the material and cuts were always more like wearing sweatpants in skirt form (which, again, I personally think is a great idea). However, I just recently discovered a whole world of maxi skirts and dresses that are filled with layers of chiffon and tulle…which would make them decidedly not casual attire. And thus, cementing a whole new obsession for me – give me all the twirly, swirly maxi skirts, please!
This skirt is another one of my finds from NewChic, and it is just under $12! You can’t beat that price. I really love the way this skirt moves when I walk – it’s so fun and fairytale-like. This skirt also came with more tulle fabric to tie into a bow belt around my waist…however, I completely forgot about it when I was getting dressed that day. I will show you how that looks next time I break this skirt out (and trust me, there’ll be a next time). The only thing to be aware of with this skirt is it doesn’t exactly look like the picture of it on the website. I think this is another case of the model being about 4 feet tall, so the skirt looks super duper long on her. (And for reference, I’m about 5’5″.) I’m happy with the length of the skirt…it just doesn’t really look like the photo on the site.
My top is also from NewChic for only $6! For $6 it is absolutely awesome quality. My mom is actually ordering this top in a few colors now that she saw how cute mine is, haha. My only complaint about this top (which you can’t see in these photos) is that it’s a bit short. If I were to wear it with a pair of pants, it would sit right above the button on a pair of normal rise pants. Which, really there’s nothing wrong with that…It’s just my personal preference to like my tops so long they almost cover my backside!
And holy moly, I’m wearing a short-sleeved shirt in these photos and not freezing my butt off! It has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL this past week. I’m finally starting to dig out some spring outfits, and slowly putting away my tights and boots. It’s really exciting, haha.
Is anyone else finally getting some spring-like weather too? And does anyone else share my newfound obsession with maxi skirts and dresses? Let me know in the comments!
That skirt is beautiful on you, even if it’s not the length you expected 🙂
I love maxi skirts, they are my favourite kind of skirt to wear 🙂 I don’t have any pretty tulle ones like this though.
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Thank you so much, Mica! And yay for another maxi skirt lover! 🙂 This is my first tulle maxi skirt, but it definitely won’t be my last!
I, too, love the femininity of a longer skirt and yours is fabulous. I wore a similar outfit to a wedding recently and featured it in a post called A Wedding In Winter.
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Oooh, I’ll have to check it out! Thank you so much, Rena! 🙂
Wow, this outfit is SO BEAUTIFUL! I am definitely going to have a look on NewChic now esp. considering my blog is all about affordable fashion haha! you look great in these photos, Lindsey!
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Aw, thank you so much, Lee! You’re too kind! You really can’t go wrong with NewChic’s prices! Haha. 🙂
That skirt is so gorgeous! I love how nicely it swishes and sways–it brings to mind old Hollywood starlets. I’m glad you’re seeing some nice weather! We’re finally getting warmish temperatures in Chicago, but tons and tons of rain. Oh well, at least the flowers are starting to come up. 🙂
Oh gosh, thank you so much, Devinne! Oooh I’m jealous that your flowers are coming up! Everything is still pretty brown up here. But we’re looking pretty rainy for the rest of the week!
This tulle skirt is so cute! Totally twirl worthy too! I love the lace detailing on the top. You cannot beat these prices too. I’m all about that haha. It felt like summer this past weekend. Man, was I happy lol. Now it’s raining and cold though so boooo to that.
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Aw, thank you so much, Amanda! Aren’t the prices awesome? I feel like I never want to pay over $10 for a skirt again, now. Haha. It’s raining and sort of chilly here now too. 🙁 Hopefully, it’ll warm back up! Those temps were awesome! 🙂
Love how you did blue heels with the green themed outfit! So fun and it totally pops! Yes, the weather here has been great and I’m loving it! XO
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Thank you so much, Lauren! And I’m glad to hear you are having some lovely weather too! 🙂
Well, it looks like a party outfit, I would hope this trend doesn’t continue. I myself would never let my girlfriend wear this out unless we were going to a formal party, never in everyday apparel. Sorry!
To each their own! 🙂 This outfit was worn for dinner, but by no means a formal party…although it would work for that too. Fortunately, my husband does not dictate what I wear and is quite supportive of all my fashion choices.
I think you look very nice. You are right, the skirt doesn’t look like the one advertise but at least you were happy with it. I like maxi dresses and skirts, I always think of ball gowns and princesses when I wear one.
Thank you so much, Carlyn! I always feel like a princess too! 🙂 And yeah the website photo is rather misleading…but it is still cute, it just doesn’t look like the photo at all, haha.
That is definitely a different type of maxi skirt than the typical jersey ones. So, romantic! It kind of has the same dramatic, flowy feeling of a maxi circle skirt I came across on the blog, Finding Femme, that had me feeling some kind of way about maxi skirts. Hahaha.
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Thank you so much, Noelle! Haha and I’m pretty sure I know exactly which skirt of Liana’s you’re talking about…was it red? She always has the coolest skirts! 🙂
This outfit is sheer perfection! The skirt is brilliant, and the scarf together with those heels are just amazing. Also, that blouse is soooo pretty, I want it. Might just have to get one (or two…)
Looking lovely as always. Spring has not sprung here yet, so no spring-like outfits for me, yet.
Much love,
Mona
Aw, thank you so much, Mona! You are far too sweet! I hope spring finds its way to your corner of the world soon! Much love to you too. 🙂