Inspiring Style - June 2008

Summer is here, I hope; and so is one of the busiest social seasons. It is time to strip off those winter layers and get into something lighter and brighter. I am just so grateful that the Maxi dresses are back in fashion, as I have not had enough sunshine to expose my legs to the world, yet. 

The Maxi dresses were first in fashion in the 70ties, so some of you might even have some hiding in a loft somewhere.These dramatic dresses don’t work with tiny accessories so you need to find cocktail rings, bangles, (the chunkier the better) and necklaces that would make any tribal member envious. The Maxi dresses are very accommodating when it comes to footwear. You can go for a very high wedge or depending on your pain threshold for high heels, flat sandals. Both work so there’s no excuse for wearing your husband’s shoes home after a long day/night out.

These sweeping long dresses have only one down side, dirty hems! Talking of dirty hems, if you don’t fancy bruising your credit card on new dresses, have another good look in your closet. You might find a few dresses that kind of have had their day, due to dirty or worn hems, embellishment that is starting to fall off etc. If the dress offers a nice fit and you still like the colour, why not shorten it? If it is a long dress, shorten it to knee height, if it is short maybe it can be turned into a tunic (or shorter) length to be worn with a pair of light summer trousers. It could give you an excuse to hit the shoe shop and maybe free up the budget to do so.

If you would like advice or have any questions please email style@asbjorgdunker.co.uk