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August 11, 2013

Trend Spin: Striped Midi/Striped Maxi

I am big fan of a midi hemlines. Specially in full skirts and sheath style dresses. Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham (both of whose style I adore!) wear just-below-the knee hemlines so fabulously! Since I am tall, it is hard to find regular dresses (in my budget) that fall below my knee without looking frumpy. I found some great skirts as ASOS (here and here) that fall below the knee beautifully! I am forever looking for a sheath dress or even blouson dress in that style of hemline. So when I saw this Cynthia Rowley column style maxi dress at  TJMaxx, a quick idea came to my mind - put a belt on the waist and pull the skirt part of the maxi over it to create a shorter (well, shorter than maxi) hemline! It works great with jersey knit fabric, as it stays put like that for long wear! The last picture in the post will give you a better idea!!
Bib necklace - Sears, similar from Dillards, just for $15!
Sunglasses - Lauren Konrad for Kohl's, Similar from Nordstrom, for $22


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17 comments:

  1. Jaseema FarookAugust 11, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Outfit is as fab as ever! :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    very nice dress!
    a beautiful outfit!

    http://tuttiigiornidelconsiglidiunadonna.blogspot.hu/

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  3. ShiluAugust 11, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    So pretty . With clean cuts and looks very fit on your curves. Refreshing post

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  4. Project CurveAugust 11, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    i love the dress jyoti!

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  5. EmmylouAugust 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    That dress looks great on you, Jyoti. This length is hard for me to pull off, so I'm jealous you do it so easily:D

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  6. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I agree - I love midi dresses - they look so elegant and classy - you look so cute and you can't really tell you've adjusted a maxi dress because of the horizontal stripes- LOVE It!

    Zahra
    www.lovezahra.com

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  7. LilliAugust 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Jyoti! You have had a brilliant idea! Love that mini lenght too for skirts and dresses, need to make the same if I find the perfect dress. You look so charming and adorable dear! Kisses and happy Sunday! xo

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  8. CathyAugust 11, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Love this length on you! I have yet to try. I tried on the Kate Middleton replica dress from the Issa London/Banana Republic collection which was midi length on me and am still undecided. Have you checked out the collection...thoughts?

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  9. Reshma at colorcanopy.blogspot.comAugust 11, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    How fantastic you look as always!

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  10. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Love how you transformed the maxi to a midi. Great idea!

    Alice
    www.happinessatidlife.com

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  11. RheaAugust 12, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Very lovely and chic look. That dress looks perfect on you!
    Xx
    Rhea
    http://fuss.co.in

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  12. Alison HutchinsonAugust 12, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    This dress looks beautiful on you! I have the same problem with finding a midi dress that looks right, but I am a huge fan of the style. Hope to find that that looks amazing as yours!

    xoxo Alison
    www.stylingmylife.com

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  13. dimitriAugust 12, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    You have had a super idea! Love your striped maxi dress and she's really nice on you.

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  14. The Dainty Dolls HouseAugust 12, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    You look super x

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  15. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Great find at TJ Maxx on the dress! You look great and I love the yellow necklace with this outfit! Hope you are having a good day so far! xx Pip

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  16. FASHION TALESAugust 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I'm such a fan of this length, the midi dress looks great on you dear. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. xx/Madison

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  17. JuneAugust 13, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Great post as usual Jyoti!
    xx
    www.JuneWantsItAll.com

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