I bought a really comfy and flattering black maxi skirt last night (at Costco of all places!) and I'm considering going back and getting it in another color/pattern (black with thin gray stripes). But I want to make sure I know what to wear with it. I've got a super short torso and am apple-shaped, so while I love the look of maxi skirts, I never know what to wear on top! I'm very self-conscious about my mommy tummy so I usually wear long, flowy tops with skinny pants... but combining those same tops with a maxi skirt makes me feel like I'll look frumpy.
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I like a loose fitted razor back tank, but tucked in to the skirt.
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PS.. what was the brand? I might have to swing by Costco
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I usually pair it with a tank top/camisole with a casual jacket. I've got a pooch and huge hips, and I've found that the jacket helps lean me out and looks good balanced with the long skirt.
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What about a t-shirt or something? I just bought my first maxi skirt and I usually wear a bright colorful t-shirt with it. But I'm copying this fabulous lady: http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bump-photo-shoot
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I think you need a more streamlined/fitted top with a maxi skirt. I have one and I have never worn it because I don't have the right tops either!
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I love maxi skirts. I usually wear them in more casual settings (e.g. on weekends) so I like just putting them on with a v-neck t in a pretty colour.
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@MamaMoose: Matty M! I've bought stuff from that brand before from Costco and loved it! doesn't last forever but it's so cheap.
I can't tuck things in because of the short torso
@Bookish: yes to a jacket to cover the pooch! I was thinking a button down knotted in front would look nice.
@Adira: that is adorable with the bump... but without a bebe in there, my "bump" would be pretty prominent!
@looch: that's what I'm afraid of
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@mrs. wagon: haha, yeah, I hear you. I just wasn't sure if you had any looser t-shirts you might be able to pair with your skirt that would look decent!
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@heartonastring: @Adira: yes I am thinking plain v-necks that aren't skintight are probably the way I will go... as long as they are long enough! My problem is that all my t shirts and black or navy so I'll have to branch out and buy some other colors!
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I usually wear mine with some kind of tank top or fitted t shirt, with a short jacket and sandals. Sometimes I wear them to work and I wear it with a nicer camisole and more formal (although still short) jacket.
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@mrs. wagon: I like the colours that the vintage tees come in at ON. I particularly like wearing a lavender one with my black and white maxi skirt.
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I love just fitted tank tops with maxi skirts.
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I have no idea if this would work, but what if you tried layering a fitted tank under a cropped tee?
by cropped, I don't mean a belly shirt, but maybe a tee that ends at your waist line.
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I usually wear a plain fitted tee or tank with a necklace or scarf to dress it up a little.
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@Smurfette: me too... if only I can get rid of this pooch! my pooch is a 4-way pooch... front, back, and sides
@looch: that could work! I always avoid layering in the summer because I sweat so easily, but maybe the tee could be one of those super thin almost sheer ones since I'll be wearing a fitted tank underneath.
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@mrs. wagon: yes, exactly.
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I think you have to be reaaaally careful with proportions when you are wearing a maxi . . . the top should really be fitted (it doesn't have to be skin tight, but too much volume will absolutely make you look frumpy, and heavier). If you aren't comfortable with just a fitted top, what about pairing it with a scarf or a long necklace?
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I wear a fitted tank.
Or a cami with a fitted cardi. -
I have a somewhat different shape (long torso, hourglass, but with a major spare tire right now/large bust/huge hips) so I've always wanted to do a maxi skirt but never had the guts. I am wondering now if I wore a pair of spanx under it could even-out the mom pooch enough to wear a slimmer fit tank. It would be so comfy here in FL to wear a maxi!
I also like the idea of a sleeveless button shirt tied in front, it would probably need a thin tank under it though maybe tucked in.
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@mrs. wagon: This is why I hate buying skirts! I'm the exact same shape as you...I'd go with the plain v-necks that aren't super tight and then just try on things to see what works...
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Because I have no motivation to work this morning (and I love clothes!)....
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One more, this might be more helpful
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@alohaorchid: these are some great suggestions!!
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I'm kind of apple shaped too and it's SO hard to find the right tops to wear with maxi skirts.
Is it a-line, straight, or fishtail shaped?
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I go more fitted with maxi skirts or at the least tucked. If you go too loose, I think it can look more bag lady than cute.
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I have the same problem, minus the short torso. I like a fitted tank with a denim jacket, but come summer I'm not going to want the jacket on. I think it could look cute layered with the right thin button down but I don't know how. I have one deep v neck shirt from HM that is just the right amount of fitted/loose, and that's it. And it's from like three years ago.
@Adira: I feel like it was so much easier with a big bump!
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@alohaorchid: Those are great! I was going to suggest a tank/tee with a chambray shirt. I love that look.
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@alohaorchid: hahaha these are all great.
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I typically wear a fitted tank or a chambray top.
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