Category: Drape

Beach Romance: Alice + Olivia’s Strapless Maxi Makes Waves on the Beach

Friday, April 20, 2012

The loose and casual maxis make the perfect beach outfits. They’re cool and lightweight, plus they double as a stylish wrap pre and post dip.

Evie Strapless Side Scrunch Dress, $484, Alice + Olivia

We’re loving the bold statement of Alice + Olivia’s Evie Maxi Dress. It’s a strapless silk-chiffon maxi which features a side scrunch style ... Read more

Maxi Dress Special: Wedding Gowns for Different Themes

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Getting married this spring? At Shopbop, there’s a wide collection of white maxi dresses that can be the one gown for your big day. We’ve pulled out our top favorites, great designs for this season for different themes. Find the one for you and congratulations in advance!

Theme: Classic Formal Wedding

Dress: Long Belle Dress, $3,160, Temperley ... Read more

Maxi Dresses Under $100 For the Girl on a Budget

Thursday, April 5, 2012

We know Piperlime offers free shipping and returns without minimum. They also offer serial specials like ‘Girl on a Budget’ where on-trend items and products are made more affordable. Their spring/summer sets are absolutely gorgeous and we found impressive maxi dresses which won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Check out the styles and start ... Read more

Designer Highlight: Sheer Madness for Julia Kalmanovich’s Maxi Dresses

Thursday, March 22, 2012

There is sheer obsession at Shopbop, particularly at the hands of the talented Julia Kalmanovich. The Russian native made waves last year after launching her couture studio and independent fashion house. Kalmanovich is known for her playfully eccentric style and gorgeous, bold, and light long dresses.

At Shopbop, what caught our eye are two designs that may ... Read more

5 Garden Party Themed Maxi Dresses

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

As the weather grows warmer, it won’t be long ’til the outdoor parties come in full swing! Check out these garden-themed maxi dresses from Shopbop which can guarantee a stylishly good time with floral and leafy patterns done in the bright hues of spring and summer! Pick a favorite and let us know how you’d ... Read more

Designer Highlight: Yigal Azrouël and His Maxi Dresses

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

New York based fashion designer Yigal Azrouël never had any formal training as a fashion designer. Mainly driven by art, culture, and architecture of his city, Azrouël has spawned modern but wearable designs that has caught the attention of the world.

Full Skirt Maxi Dress with Slits, $1,495

Star Print Maxi Dress, $575, Cut25

It was 1998 when he launched ... Read more

Find Your Leg-Baring Maxi Dresses at Shopbop!

Monday, February 6, 2012

You didn’t think maxi dresses would show some leg, did you? Well let us change your mind with these gorgeous designs from Shopbop, bright and fun styles that put a spin on our traditional concept of maxi dresses!

1) Delilah Dress, $795, A.L.C.

We love this bright orange silk maxi dress that is made for warm and ... Read more

Emily Blunt Turns Heads In a Green Oscar de la Renta Gown!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

At first, I wasn’t very amused about the green Oscar de la Renta dress Emily Blunt put on for the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards. But as the sea of gowns produced the usual sleek black ensembles, organza peaches, even shiny purples, I thought how ingenious of Blunt to pick the unlikely hue.

Emily Blunt and ... Read more

In True Shape and Form: Dresses for Real Women!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Have you read or heard what fashion guru Tim Gunn has said about plus-size designs today? It’s brilliant. I cannot commend or love that man enough.

“Have you seen most of the plus-size sections out there? It’s horrifying. Whoever’s designing for plus-size doesn’t get it. The entire garment needs to be reconceived. You can’t just take ... Read more

New Year’s Eve Dress: Metallic Haltered Maxi by Tibi!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

With Christmas just around the corner, the next big event is New Year’s Eve. At Piperlime, we found this metallic maxi dress that will welcome the new year with profound style in maximum partying mood!

Metallic Jersey Halter Dress, $375, Tibi

This dress is the unlikely outfit for New Year’s, as everybody else will be wearing the ... Read more