Outfit inspiration: maxis
Monday, January 16th, 2012It’s that time of year again — Fashion Week is just around the corner. I’m gonna need to look awesome [obvs], so I’ve been surfing like a mad woman for inspiration.
When it comes to traveling, I always try to think about comfort and versatility. As much as I would love to be rockin’ heels all over NYC, it just isn’t a reality for me. I do not feel sexy when I’m not wearing heels — especially during Fashion Week — so I’ve got to think about ways that I can feel stylish and attractive, yet still be comfortable. (Something else I’ll tell you is that when my feet hurt, it is all over. I am no fun, I am uninspired, and I’m a royal pain in the ass. Just ask Arlene — she’s known me for years and has seen me through many a my-feet-are-killing-me-I-have-to-sit-down-get-me-the-hell-out-of-here moments. Not fun.)
So, I’m turning to the maxi. Be it dress or skirt, it’s the perfect solution.
A great cashmere maxi dress…
…is like a blank canvas. Layer it, wear some awesome flats, and look awesome!
And a great maxi skirt (my recently acquired vintage skirt looks a lot like this, but with a center panel of chiffon)…
…can be perfect this time of year. With a chunky sweater, a blazer or motorcycle jacket, it’s the epitome of effortless chic.
Now I just have to pray for good weather. Snow (or rain) and maxi anything definitely don’t mix.
{image sources: the shop, Phillip Lim pre-fall12 via Style.com, The Sartorialist, Mr. Newton, (clockwise from top left) found via ModernHepburn, LFW by Krisatomic, Milton Greene found via Anne Sage on Pinterest, Streetpeeper}















































