Just because the sun is starting to retire, it doesn’t mean you have to hang up your sandals and maxi dresses! Take this most feminine of dresses from summer to autumn by embracing the new shapes, colours and patterns, while pairing with more appropriate accessories for the new season. Celebrities like sassy Tulisa Contostavlos take the dress to fall with flair and you can easily join the fashionable group.
New Shape
With autumn comes new shapes for maxi dresses. Add sleeves and lower the length of the dress to make it more appropriate for the cooler weather.
Although there is more fabric to the piece as it transitions from summer, style is never compromised. The dress hugs your curves and sleeves are fitted rather than the billowy shapes from summer.
The House of Dereon Fishnet Maxi Dress is the ideal dress to take from summer to autumn. The black, floor-length jersey piece with fishnet panelling is easily convertible from day to night by adding sparkling jewellery and a great pair of heels.
Colour and Pattern
Prints continue to shine in the autumn season and the trend is perfect for the maxi dress. Turn heads as you enter the room wearing prints that range from stripes to leopard. The fun patterns ensure autumn is anything but dull.
A deep, warm colour palette is trending for fall 2012. While bright shades dominated summer, the maxi dresses of autumn favour rich tones of purples and reds. Red offers heat for the chilly mornings of autumn, while purple is elegant and classic.
Accessories
Accessories are a great way to take your favourite maxi dress from summer to autumn. Swap your sandals for a great pair of velvet loafers or a kitten heel. The shoes add an appropriate look for the cooler season.
You can take your summer maxi straight through fall by adding a trendy jacket or blazer. One example is the nude blazer with leopard print lining from Glamorous which has a sleek fitted look that flatters the torso with a pop of leopard cuffs. The pattern is perfect for autumn and the blazer is practical yet feminine.
The maxi dress remains a wardrobe staple as the season transitions from summer to autumn. The piece easily takes you from day to night and is the epitome of elegance. Embrace the new shape of fall maxi dresses, with long sleeves and floor-length hems. Colours are richer and patterns are popular. Pair a summer maxi with a blazer and heels to transition appropriately to autumn. Look and feel beautiful in your maxi dress!