StyleAble
  • Home
  • About us
  • Real Life Stories
  • Features
    • Beauty
    • Style
    • Travel
    • London
    • Health and Fitness
    • Home and Interiors
    • Life Hack
    • Editors Blog
  • Huffington Post
  • Press
3K Followers
300 Followers
Share Your Story!
StyleAble
StyleAble
  • Home
  • About us
  • Real Life Stories
  • Features
    • Beauty
    • Style
    • Travel
    • London
    • Health and Fitness
    • Home and Interiors
    • Life Hack
    • Editors Blog
  • Huffington Post
  • Press
0
  • Styles

Maxi anyone?

  • 20/06/2011
  • Kiesha Meikle
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Maxi length dress in whiteI have been trying to avoid the maxi length trend for some time now and I actually seem to be getting away with it.  This may be because I haven’t been out in a while due to a newly refurbished home. (When I say out, what I mean is – yes, I have been to Asda and to the odd dinner party, but I have been quite lax in attending fashion shows and events). Instead, I have been getting some work done in my new office, working on the redesign of StyleAble and sending numerous emails…yes, that is what I call work.

So, in theory I could have avoided the maxi trend right until the end of season.

Except for the fact that London Fashion Week is fast approaching, I have put on a couple of extra pounds around the thigh area and a maxi dress may now be my only option. This is a real shame because the maxi will never be my length of choice – I love legs, and they are my best feature…despite the extra pounds.

What’s worst is that maxi dresses aren’t the best when it comes to navigating around, especially when running up the stairs – the longer they are the more likely you are to step on the hem – I had my whole chest exposed whilst wearing a particular strapless number on a date…the memory makes me cringe to this day.

So, if you are blind or partially sighted, this could cause a bit of a problem. Using your hand to elegantly lift your maxi dress whilst climbing the stairs is going to be a real hassle, especially if you have a guide dog and/or carry a cane.  Not to mention the very real risk of tripping on the ridiculously long boho maxis that are everywhere this season – and not just your own!

This said the maxi does have some benefits, including the fact that you will never have to worry about VPL or SSK (skirt stuck in knickers). So I suppose weighing up the options you could go either way.

Me…I am staying clear until I have to.

Do you love or hate the maxi?  How do you deal with the maxi length?

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Kiesha Meikle

Related Topics
  • Asda
  • beauty for blind women
  • fashion
  • fashion blog
  • fashion for blind women
  • Guide Dog
  • kiesha meikle
  • long dresses
  • long skirts
  • maxi length
  • Maxi length skirt
  • Office
  • style
  • StyleAble
  • White cane
Previous Article
  • Styles

Whoever invented the wedge heel…

  • 31/05/2011
  • Kiesha Meikle
View Post
Next Article
  • Styles

Get organised!

  • 19/08/2011
  • Kiesha Meikle
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Styles

Safety hacks for homeworkers

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 21/01/2021
Woman stroking face beauty shot
View Post
  • Styles

Honey, it’s the Lacura skincare line for me!

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 09/12/2020
Lyons Leaf calendula cream
View Post
  • Styles

Number 1 in Non Toxic Skin Care?

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 08/12/2020
Woman with long eyelashes
View Post
  • Beauty
  • Beauty
  • Styles

BEFORE you buy magnetic lashes!

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 19/10/2020
View Post
  • Beauty
  • Beauty
  • Styles

5 reasons why I love magnetic lashes

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 12/10/2020
Bark & Rock journal
View Post
  • Styles

Win a Bark & Rock Journal (RRP £300)!

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 09/10/2020
View Post
  • Styles
  • Real Life Stories

Journaling ideas and why it’s good for mental health…

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 07/10/2020
Ese stretching
View Post
  • Lead Stories
  • Real Life Stories
  • Styles

“I shopped in the men’s department…”

  • Kiesha Meikle
  • 31/08/2020
2 comments
  1. Sarah Van Oosterwijck says:
    23/06/2011 at 9:06 pm

    I agree that having to pick up a dresses hem to go up stairs can be annoying when my hands are full of my cane and other essentials. I still like long dresses for some reason. Maybe I’m just used to the length, because I am petite, so many dresses that were not intended to be long end up looking that way on me. Restricting my choices to only petite selections is often difficult or extremely boring. I also find the swish of the material around my legs as I move satisfying. It helps that I actually prefer high heels,–with secure straps–when I’m dressed up. My legs aren’t great, but there’s nothing wrong with my ankles.

  2. admin says:
    24/06/2011 at 8:27 am

    Hey Sarah,

    I have to agree that there is something quite cool and swishy about a maxi if you don’t mind the hassle! If you team your maxi with some wedge heels (or gladiator sandals if you like flats) throw in some tie-dye or lace somewhere – maybe an accessory or top – you’ve got this season’s ‘modern hippy’ look sorted. Also, the floor sweeper kaftan is really popular at the moment, but if you have good ankles I’d keep the hem just above to show them off.

    Ps. You are totally right not to let shop sizing restrict you! I often go for oversized stuff too, it can have a really nice drape and can be belted to fit me the way I want it to. Try on everything I say!

    Happy shopping! 🙂

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

My daughter loves flowers.  Here are a few from our garden that she picked today.
Happy Valentine's Day.x
The only person who loves cake more than me is my son. He is so quick I had to slow the video down! Thank you to the AWARD WINNING @firstchoicecaribhutlunches for our beautiful cake, it really is the start to our Christmas. Support small and local everyone and Merry Christmas!
I'm learning how to braid my hair myself and boy did I think it was easier than it is.
Look who's in Greenwich! @darksugars is an amazing #blackowned business selling the best chocolate from Ghanaian cocoa beans. Hot chocolate that will keep you coming back for more...seriously.
This year's birthday celebration was a little different but super fun! Thanks to @pinkypromise_london for organising our Zoom party.

Sign Up for Our Newsletters

ALL POSTS
  • Home
  • About us
  • Real Life Stories
  • Features
  • Huffington Post
  • Press

Input your search keywords and press Enter.