What is a maxi dress?

[Miss.B]

A maxi dress is just a Long Dress, not a short dress.

They can have straps, no straps, halter neck & so on. there are many types & styles available, that's just the name given to describe them.

Some are dressy. Some are not. If you are looking for something casual & comfy places like Target & Jay Jay's have them in the millions!!!

You can wear them with flats or heels, depends what suits. I've found being pg & having to deal with 35plus heat they are GREAT!!! Not at all too hot, just so comfy. I don't have to worry about anything restricting around my waist & I can show of my bump & boobs depending what style. I have 3!! and I'm about to purchase a chiffon maxi dress made by Wish for a Wedding I have next weekend.

Yes they are not much fun if they are too long LOL.

I agree with Erin, maxi dresses are sooooo comfy as they don't restrict around the waist but you must get them in a nice strechy material. I've just bought 7 from ebay ( I know, 7!!!!!!!) can't get enough of them. Luckily I'm tall so they are down to my ankles but I have bought one that drags on the ground.....not for shorter people!

[blackduckies]

I love the look of them on other people, not so great on me....if I had boobs it would really help!!! Although I did find one that suits me and I bought it to go to DH work functions, so I think it looks quite dressy ( depends on fabric and print, I think) best thing is it looks great over the bump, I have to say it is a little long I am 5'7 and it touches the ground, so yes not for the height challenged, great if you are tall.

[Liviam]

They are great for my body shape too. I'm a classic pear (small top and BIG bum/hips) so they show my bb's while hiding my bum and hips. They are so light and comfy. You can get them both dressy and casual so you can ususally get one for any occassion.

[Caz1971]

Im 5 ft 1 as well. I tend to look for the short dresses with straps...