Maxi Dress Trends for 2011

Well, at last winter is firmly behind us and we are all looking forward to those warm summer evenings and are planning ahead for those "perfect" outfits for our many social gatherings.Maxi Dresses have proven to be staple additions to women's wardrobes over the past few years and are showing no signs of losing favour this year. The Maxi Dress appeals to most women whether petite, or tall, slim or curvy. They are available in many different flattering styles so you can be sure to find the perfect fit for your figure. They are also super versatile, so no matter what the weather you will look fantastic without sacrificing comfort. They are great to keep you cool in the hot midday sun but don't look silly with extra cover on your legs when the sun goes in.Looking at Maxi Dress trends for 2011, the 70's are a big influence with bright, colourful prints and bold patterns. Fashion as always tended to use vintage styles as inspiration due to the effortless glamour it produces and you can bet that summer 2011 will be retro crazy, but combined with a contemporary flavour.Whilst wearing stripes can appear rather daunting at first, a Maxi Dress with vertical, multi-coloured stripes will elongate your body and add a fun, vibrant feel to your outfit. We will see flower prints on the catwalks again this year, with funky new designs from Karen Millen and Ted Baker helping you to stand out from the crowd. No doubt that mega online retailer's BooHoo will also be offering designer inspired dresses at a fraction of the price.If you are feeling daring then the top trend for 2011 is going to be the Sheer Maxi Dress. Don't worry about revealing too much to prying eyes though because some of the latest designs are very cleverly designed to conceal your most intimate parts with strategically placed lace and embroidery!As always I am here to offer you a few tips to help you get the most from your Maxi Dress -Always start with the basics - no matter what type of dress you are wearing, choose underwear that flatters and hides that VPL. Make sure the colour of your underwear matches your dress, or better still, invest in some nude underwear. A floaty top, oversized jumper or jacket can help keep your look casual and give you flowing lines. For the evening you could wear a leather jacket for the rock chick look or sexy fitted jacket to emphasize your figure.Whether it's an exotic beach holiday, relaxed summer gathering or glamorous party, the Maxi Dress will be turning heads again this year. Keep it cool and casual by wearing your Maxi Dress with gladiator sandals and an oversized floppy hat. Want to add a touch of glamour? Then accessorise with designer sunglasses, wedge heels and sexy jewellery.