Spring Trends- Maxi Skirts (Requested!)

manter26 · #1 04-06-2012, 07:55 PM

Here's a complilation of various looks for spring with the ever so popular maxi skirt. All pics were found via my tumblr. Some originated from bloggers or sites like chitopia. I won't post individual sources, but the pics on my blog (in my siggie) should site the source.

Pics were pulled in reverse chronological order from jayneofalltrades.tumblr.com/archive

Enjoy!

dark paisley midi skirt and dark neutrals- check your thrift store for below the knee dresses. if you find something a little to large, don't fret just add a belt.:

crop tops and maxi skirts are great for transitioning to summer. crops tops are NOT for everyone though.

polkadots work well with pastels and other solids:

pair bold skirts with a white top for more balance

she also adds heels the right way (which is difficult for long casual skirts/dresses)

high-low / mullet skirt. pick the right shoe! this actually looks like a diy wrap skirt which is doable for a beginner:

all black look, great a evening out for a nightcap:

kila82 · #2 04-06-2012, 08:03 PM

Thanks mama!! I def "liked" a lot of these pics on tumblr. My bday is in a couple of weeks and I cannot wait to enjoy my lil shopping spree! Will def be accessing this thread for inspiration ^_^

manter26 · #3 04-06-2012, 08:03 PM

I love this high-low midi. paired perfectly with comfortable grey sandals. great for an afternoon at the museum and a picnic in the city park.

spruce up that white tee with a flowy spring yellow

combine the crochet trend with the maxi trend for a boho look:

not your grandma's separates

mixing prints, i would have personally chosen the same color family but despite that this is not too bad:

manter26 · #4 04-06-2012, 08:16 PM

tie a button up shirt for a faux crop top:

how to do volume. (the print in the top is horrible) you could easily by some wax print and have this simple skirt made. check with the tailor 1st because this is A LOT of yardage:

chiffon done for everyday. please don't leave your house in knickers and a see through skirt if you are not walking the runway. this mini skirt looks great underneath the maxi.

i think this midi is too far under her boobs but i like the idea. maybe a wider belt would create more waist???

beachwear maybe

perfect cotton spandex skirt

Zuleika · #5 04-06-2012, 08:34 PM

I want to know where she got this skirt from. I love the whole look! Does she have a blog @manter26

manter26 · #6 04-06-2012, 08:37 PM

cold spring nights

full circle leather midi- can it get any better than that?

vacation must have

this is a diy, love how she paired a mini dress with a maxi skirt- genius

opt for a midi and wear a bold shoe

with a blazer, ditch the stole for the warmer weather and wear a cute shirt so you can take the blazer off if you need to

Keen · #7 04-06-2012, 08:42 PM

So I have to go get myself a big skirt. I like the see through one. Maybe I can convince my mom to make me one and just wear itOn top of what I already own

manter26 · #8 04-06-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuleika

I want to know where she got this skirt from. I love the whole look! Does she have a blog @manter26

http://lookbook.nu/look/3170493-YELLOW-MAXI-SKIRT

Her name is Raquel Canas.

manter26 · #9 04-06-2012, 09:01 PM

her hair

but everything else is fine

love this

a vest is a great option for larger girls...not this print though.

fitted halter

SUPER SWEET · #10 04-06-2012, 09:16 PM

I'm lovin the looks. I have a maxi skirt but scared to use it.

cutenss · #11 04-06-2012, 10:00 PM

Thanks for starting this. I can look a clothes for-eva. I know this is about maxi skirts, but these shoes OMGosh

Be still my heart

manter26 · #12 04-07-2012, 12:57 AM

^ I went looking for those shoes but sorry couldn't find the source. The pic was posted by autumnsdaily on tumblr. I did find more skirts

complimentary prints

music fest look:

the turban spoils this look for me but i like the rest

gucci-esque

animal print

items listed here with source

brights no source

but google images could probably find it

browns/tans

paired with leather- again no source...this was found via someone else's tumblr

manter26 · #13 04-07-2012, 01:30 AM

this is cute! actual picture from the 1950's via ©WaheedPhotoArchive:

island chic (her url is style pantry)

another yellow

how sexy is this?

source

note to self, must lose weight, buy a backless top and maxi skirt and visit paris...

source: snowblackblog.com (i think)

knotted

style pantry again

SerenavanderWoodsen · #14 04-07-2012, 01:54 AM

This thread is making me regret not placing a maxi skirt or two in my cart in my last F21 order

, they have quite a number. I can definitely do crop tops but too slutty and kinda gross to do with pants lol but a maxi skirt is a really cute idea to pair with a crop...

SerenavanderWoodsen · #15 04-07-2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuleika

I want to know where she got this skirt from. I love the whole look! Does she have a blog @manter26

LOVE this!
It's not floral, and I love the mustard color.
I love ditsy florals but not it a maxi skirt...

manter26 · #16 04-07-2012, 02:50 AM

too shiny for me but if you like that look...

for a night out:

more animal prints

corsets!

i would wear this head to toe (okay, maybe not the shoes)

you could probably re-purpose a tube dress like this:

i would wear this too. i have a top just like this.

sleeveless tee with side knot

MrsMe · #17 04-07-2012, 06:53 AM

I love, love, love this thread!!

RegaLady · #18 04-07-2012, 09:13 AM

OMG, why did I walk up in here!!!

Aarrrghhh! Now I am really regretting not buying this gorgeous maxi skirt yesterday. I knew I should have gotten it. Sigh...

Back to the thrift store I must go.

LovelyLouboutin · #19 04-07-2012, 09:19 AM

Omg I'm drooling. So cute!!

When I was home over the holidays I raided my moms closet of work clothes she used to wear 15 years ago. Found a few maxi skirts(some had matching tops *shutter* lol). Anyone have ideas what I can wear with them?

RegaLady · #20 04-07-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LovelyLouboutin

Omg I'm drooling. So cute!!

When I was home over the holidays I raided my moms closet of work clothes she used to wear 15 years ago. Found a few maxi skirts(some had matching tops *shutter* lol). Anyone have ideas what I can wear with them?

Very nice!

I think like the pictures posted, these skirts would look great balanced with a cute fitted t shirt or tank top (solid colored) . I like the idea of wearing them either with cropped denim jacket or even a blazer as a layering piece. About how long do your skirts come?

I have realized even with the maxi skirt, one has to make sure the hem is flattering for the height of someone. For example, I like the really long almost floor skimming maxi skirts, not the one's that come up to my calf. They seem to make me look stumpy.