Maxi Dresses Trend 2011- The SpringSummer Dress

The maxi dress has become a wardrobe must-have for many women. The long flattering length is romantic and feminine, and because it's suitable for all ages and comes in so many shapes and styles it's easy for women to find one that fits them perfectly.Maxi dresses are great for formal occasions such as weddings, the races, and proms, and are also perfect for casual affairs and taking on holiday. In fact summer would not seem like summer without a cool flowing maxi dress. Maxi dresses come in plain fabrics or prints, have different necklines; strapless, halter, strappy and high to name a few, and the fabric can be anything from polyester to cotton to silk or chiffon. They can be perfect for special occasions, and can be dressed up with high heels and jewellery to look that extra bit special. They also make perfect holiday dresses and look fabulous with jewelled flip-flops and layered bangles. From a practical point of view, the maxi dress can also cover a multitude of sins (and it doesn't matter if you eat a massive bowl of pasta before slipping into it!) and you can even forget to shave your legs without worrying!With maxi dresses featuring so heavily in all the catwalk shows for spring/summer 2011,it was inevitable that the high street would follow suit and now is the perfect time to start shopping for the new season. Many websites also have fantastic ranges of maxi dresses and shopping online can make it easier to try the dresses on in the comfort of your own home before deciding what type of dress is best for you. If you're a petite lady you can still pull off a long dress, it is a common myth that the maxi will swamp your figure or make you look like you're wearing a tent, but just by doing small things like choosing a print with long vertical lines in it will create the illusion of being taller. V necks are also a great way to create a longer silhouette. Adding a belt is also a great way to balance your figure. The hollywood actress Mila Kunis who is very petite completely stole the show when she turned up to the 2011 SAG awards in a long chiffon dress pulled in with a belt. Don't forget heels!Tall ladies can easily wear maxi dresses, just make sure you get one that reaches the floor. Dresses that aren't too tight or too floaty tend to look better on taller frames. If you're curvy a belt can add definition to your waist, and dark plain colours will make you appear slimmer. If you're very slim you can get away with wear loud and detailed prints, just make sure you get a dress that is perfcectly tailored and shaped to show off that slender figure. Spring/summer 2011 brings a riot of different styles, shapes and colors when it comes to the popular maxi dress. From loud & breathtaking colors and wild, 70's themed prints to the classic pastels and nudes, this season the long dress is making a strong comeback. You just have to find the most flattering style for your body shape and enjoy summer to the fullest