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The Long and Short of It

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I used to think you had to be built like Giselle in order to gracefully pull off a maxi dress. While I admit they're a bit tricky, you don't need to be 6' or stick skinny to make them work. Whether you choose to accessorize with a wide belt, a long necklace or some pretty sandals, they're an easy way to glide through warmer weather while looking chic and understated. Alice + Olivia -

Ombr? Strapless Maxi Dress

, $450 Forever 21 -

Floral Eyelet Maxi Dress

, $27.80 Arden B. -

Tie Dye Maxi Tube Dress

, $58 Belle du Jour -

Chiffon Ruffle Dress

, $36.50 Hurley -

Adele Maxi Dress

, $48 Young Fabulous & Broke -

Grey Full Length Dress

, $369 dELiA's -

Jacinda Maxi Dress

, $49.50 AE -

Softest Maxi Dress

, $34.95 Forever 21 -

Tie Dye Print Maxi Tube Dress

, $27.80

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