Maxis for Minis (like Me)

It is hot in the T.Dot!!

Summer weather is here, which means I’m looking for easy, comfortable, yet fashionable outfits to take me out-and-about to enjoy all the summer fun this city has to offer!

Being petite – short – wearing maxi dresses isn’t an easy task.  This is the main reason I don’t own too many of them.  When I *do* find one that I like, there’s usually an additional cost to whatever the tags …hello: shortening alterations. 😦  ANOTHER factor to me NOT wanting to buy them.

Lucky for me Forever21+ had this one is a gorgeous summer orange that really looked amazing against my skin tone.

And the price was right at $22!  BIG WIN!

This maxi dress is made from a stretch knit, light fabric.  With adjustable cami straps making it perfect for ladies who are short-waisted like me.

There’s an elasticized waist, which I covered up with an old belt to add some more interest to this simple frock.

And a ruffled flounce bodice adds to the neckline showcasing the girls nicely, without being too titty-citty-in-your-face about it 🙂

Now, it’s still hella long for me… but I managed to make it work for my petite height by simply knotting the frock off to the side.

Which gave the entire outfit a summer-goddess-drappy look.  Making this maxi work for minis … like me!!! 🙂

Do you like it?  Tell me what you think of the way I styled and made this maxi work in the comment section below.

How I Got The Look:

Orange ruffled maxi, Forever21+; Conagc cross-body purse, Shoe Co.; Earrings & Bracelets, Reitmans; Sandles, Coach; Cat-eyed sunnies, Ardene, Belt, super old

Special thank you shoutout to Erika for photo-taking! xo

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Author: PetitePlusMeow

Social Media Enthusiast. Learning Designer. Curvy Fashionista. I'm a 30-something Canadian born Bengali (parents are from Kolkata, India...for those of you who need to know that type of thing). I've been chubby-curvy-plus-sized my entire life. Standing at a height of 5'2 and with a darker complexion, it has always been a challenge finding outfits or "looks" that really suit me. Living in the fashionable city of Toronto since birth, with a solid career has finally allowed me to embrace my love of pretty fashions in clothing, shoes and everything in between. View all posts by PetitePlusMeow