Easy Modern Vintage in 5 Maxi Dresses

Thursday, June 28, 2012 • by Karla Mae

Going for that quirky, vintage look a la Zooey Deschanel? Don’t think short dresses are the only way to do it. There are about a hundred more permutations you can create when you put maxi dresses in the equation. Really!

Zooey Deschanel is the poster girl of “modern vintage”

Just check out Nordstrom‘s “modern vintage” maxi dresses that bring color, florals, and flowy chiffon into your present-day style. Who’s that girl? That’s you!

Strapless Print Maxi Dress, $52, Mimi Chica

Look fresh in this red floral strapless maxi dress. It features a hi-lo skirt to show off  a nice pair of flat strappy sandals.

Knit Maxi Dress, $52, Lush

Knit is so vintage! This floor-grazing maxi features ultra-thin spaghetti straps and also comes in blue and coral.

Chiffon Maxi Dress, $52, Lush

Our hearts are all a-flutter over this flowy, semi-sheer maxi dress with asymmetrical skirt. Looks fantastic with antique-looking bangles and metallic thong sandals.

Colorblock Maxi Dress, $52, Mimi Chica

For something more swingin’ mod, this colorblock maxi dress does the job with its black and ivory panels and sweetheart neckline.

Milla Ruffle Maxi Dress, $52, Soprano

This garden pretty ruffle floral maxi dress will look chic with nude platform sandals and an open knit shrug.