Category: Formal

Pastel Palette: Shopbop’s Spring/Summer Preview

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

If you’ve visited Shopbop lately, they’re doing a story on pastels, a very soft and endearing preview into spring/summer 2012. It features everything from shoes, to tops, and of course, maxi dresses.

They are every inch dreamy and light for the warmer days that are slowly approaching us. And they are just adorable! I can’t believe ... 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

Date Night Dresses For You!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Having a romantic night out? Want to stir things up with a change of style? All Maxi Dresses gives you three reasons why we think the little black dress is out and the maxi black dress is so in!

1) The Sophisticated Sweetheart

Corset Knit Maxi Dress, $98, Sabine Jaquard

The sweetheart neckline is much more interesting with ... Read more

Three Maxi Dress Cheers for New Year’s Eve!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Here’s one last hurrah for 2011: dazzling, party maxi dresses to usher in the New Year! From Shopbop‘s closets to yours, we bring you three stellar maxi dresses that swish, glitter, and shine underneath fireworks, confetti, and even the delicious influence of jewel-like champagne! Happy New Year, maxi dress lovers! Here’s to another year of ... Read more

How to Wear Your Maxi Dress for the Winter

Friday, December 23, 2011

Winter season means the resurgence of boots, shawls, and coats. But does it mean your maxi dresses take the back seat? No way! We reinforce our love for these billowy clothes, printed or plain, sleeved or sleeveless, and with the help of Net-a-Porter, get them winter-ready for a season of style and fashion!

Rublo, $797.50, Missoni

Missoni’s ... Read more

How To Wear A Dramatic Green Maxi Gown

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

There are so many new maxi dresses on Shopbop– we are absolutely in love! And they’re totally holiday-perfect, something you would need just a few days before Christmas! Here’s one cool gown, a sight in creme-de-menthe print jersey that exudes sophistication with a bit of whimsy and sensuality.

Elizabete Link Print Hostess Gown, $425, Milly

Made out ... Read more

Maxi Dresses for the High Fashion Party Girl!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ladies, wouldn’t you like to party in the most gorgeous maxi dresses as we welcome 2012 in? Revolve Clothing is having a party dress extravaganza and from their list, we’ve gathered 5, absolutely lovely maxis that will create fireworks on New Year’s Eve! Didn’t we say we’d get the party started? And going?

Aphrodite Etherial Dress, ... Read more

Dramatic Maxi Dresses from Shopbop’s Bohemian Lookbook

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Shopbop features a lovely style that is perfect for this magical season: Bohemian Winter. The look book features items from jewelry, hats, to luxurious maxi dresses that all come together to form this cozy yet fashionable ensemble. Here are just some of those lovely maxi dresses that promises to make your winter utterly, romantically bohemian.

New ... Read more

Get Holiday-Ready with Maxi Dresses from Shopbop!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

December’s here along with the plentiful holiday parties. Still wondering what to wear for that company gala or formal dining event? No worries. Here’s another round of holiday maxi dresses from Shopbop to help you get you sorted. We have them from shiny to bright and just plain sweet– enjoy!

Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress, $294, The ... Read more