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Move over mini skirts, the maxi dress is having a moment this Summer, and this time round anyone can pull off the look.
Maxis are an essential part of your Summer wardrobe – they keep you cool in the hot weather, and hide a multitude of sins without scrimping on style.
Jersey or tube styles are popular options with maxi dresses, and for added glamour opt for a halterneck style. This versatile items can also be carried into evening, by covering up arms with a shrug or shawl.
These dresses hit the floor in the most fashionable way, so make sure you’re not without a maxi this season.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
As the January blues begin to fade, booking a holiday can provide you with something to look forward to.
However, women’s fashion rules can sometimes go out the window when you’re on holiday, so a simple guide to make sure you feel comfortable and look your best can be useful.
With holiday ranges already been stocked in many ladies clothing retailers, it’s a good idea to buy now and save for later, leaving it until the last minute may leave you in a stress, as many holiday clothes are snapped up in advance.
This also gives you plenty of time to find what suits you best and it also means you can keep track of new collections and arrivals into stores. You have time to try the outfits on at home and make sure that they fit you correctly.
Check your wardrobe for potential pieces that you would like to take with you, and then you can eliminate what you need to buy from there.
Try on different patterns, fabrics and fittings; spend time trying on different shapes to find what flatters you the most.
Quick tips guide:
Tall and slim- the maxi dress is made for you.
Petite- You can get away with wearing horizontal stripes.
Small bust- Florals and dresses with ruffles around the bust give the impression of an enhanced bust.
Large bust- Deep v-necklines can balance you out, and make sure you are not too over-exposed.
Pear shapes- waist belts will cinch you in, and full skirts will hide a fuller bottom.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Whether you are looking for day dresses to wear on Christmas day, or evening dresses for parties in the lead up to the festive period, there are loads of gorgeous styles to choose from this season.
Cocktail Dress
The cocktail dress is an essential piece of clothing for any ladies wardrobe and has been a classic for years. Recently we have seen celebrities such as Keira Knightley and Heidi Klum stepping out on the red carpet with stunning cocktail dresses, and there are loads of different styles to choose from. If you have a slim body shape and want to show off your legs, then a super short cocktail will be ideal for you. Choose strong metallic, red and deep purple colours to make an impression this Christmas. You also can’t go wrong with a little black cocktail dress. If you are quite curvaceous, then a gorgeous ruffled cocktail dress will hide the areas you want to cover up, while keeping your look stylish and glamorous. There are also short styles with long sleeves, which means you won’t be showing off too much flesh. All styles of cocktail dresses can be adapted depending on whether you choose to wear them during the day or for Christmas parties.
Maxi Dress
The maxi dress is a popular trend at the moment and is a style which will suit most body shapes. The dress sits just above floor length and is a perfect choice for those glamorous Christmas parties. Vintage is such an important trend this season, that a maxi dress in this style will keep you looking extremely fashionable this year. Bandeau and halter-neck maxi dresses will show off your assets, and most styles skim the hips, so they will flatter any shape of body. There are also lots of print style maxi dresses, which is another important trend for this season. To make your maxi dress look more expensive and glamorous, just team it up with some costumer jewellery, and a pair of stylish heels or wedges.
Shift Dress
A shift dress is a great buy for Christmas parties, as the style is quite loose, which means it will flatter any body shape, and there are lots of styles and lengths to choose from. The shift dress has grown in popularity over the years, so if you adorn this trend over the festive period, you will be sure to stand out from the crowd. Some styles of shift dress include ruffled animal print, which is a trend in itself this season, and long sleeved shift dresses, which are great if you want to cover up this area. Lace fabric shift dresses are also very stylish at the moment.
One Shoulder Dress
One shoulder dresses are another style which is popular at the moment, and will give you a subtly sexy look. Styles of these dresses include pencil, which is flattering for all body shapes, and embellished one shoulder dresses, which are glamorous and ideal for wearing for Christmas parties and nights out.
The summer has barely got going and already it is time for the summer sale at Roman Originals with up to 50% off our range of beautiful summer clothes. To make life easier we are also offering free delivery on orders over £60 and free exchanges should you find that the item that you have ordered is not absolutely perfect for you. The summer sale offers you a great opportunity to get some of the summers key trends at a fraction of the price, but hurry, they won’t be there for long.
If you have a wedding or any other important events on this summer, this dress is the ideal choice of outfit. Maxi dresses are really on trend this year but they are also becoming a bit of a classic item that is likely to stay in fashion year after year. This maxi dress has a flattering empire line or seam just under the bust which skims over tummies legs and thighs creating the perfect streamlined silhouette. It also has a lovely floral pattern.
Another key trend that is likely to last in to future seasons is animal print. This animal print dress will work equally well for the summer or winter. It is a great choice for work wear or parties, just team with either a black or neutral coloured jacket or some great heels and a clutch bag.
This lightweight waterfall cardigan is not only versatile and will go with all sorts of outfits but it is also season less and works for the cooler days in the evening and summer as well as autumn and winter. The long line of this cardigan is incredibly elegant and looks great with a pair of jeans for a causal look or tailored trousers for a smarter look.
The summer sales are a great opportunity to stock on basics at a great price. At Roman Originals, there is a great selection of tops for all occasions. For work wear, the sleeveless tops or camisoles are great for wearing under suits and there are also plenty of smart blouses which can be teamed with a pair of smart trousers for a no effort work outfit.
A bolero or shrug is the perfect accessory for wearing with dresses on a summer evening or to keep you warm on those slightly cooler days. The cropped style of a bolero looks great with both casual and party dresses as well as jeans and t shirt. The great thing about boleros and shrugs is that they do not affect the line of a beautiful party dress.
If you don’t already have a great pair of smart or tailored trousers, the sale is a great opportunity to get one. A pair of boot cut trousers is incredibly flattering. If worn with heels it will have a lengthening effect on your leg. It is also a real wardrobe staple which can be teamed with just about any blouse or smart top for a work outfit. This navy pair of trousers is a great colour which works with a number of trends including the summers nautical trend but will also never go out of fashion.
You may have written off maxi dresses as a trend for young twenty something girls or very tall people, but the maxi dress is an elegant choice for ladies of any age. They have a number of great qualities which make them a flattering and feminine option for all sorts of occasions including as evening dresses, occasion dresses, casual or even beach wear. The maxi dress is moving from the realms of high fashion to become a classic style of dress that almost everyone wants to own. It is particularly suitable for summer due to its long flowing nature but maxi dresses are also great for more formal occasions in the winter or casual when made of a slightly thicker jersey fabric.
One of the most endearing qualities of the maxi dress is that it covers the legs completely. For those who don’t like showing off their legs it is a great way to look ultra feminine and elegant. It removes all those worries about whether to wear tights or not and whether your legs look too white. The long skirt is incredibly flattering for those with a pear shaped figure or larger legs, calves or ankles.
Most maxi dresses have an empire line. This describes the seam that runs just below the bust that creates the illusion of a high waist. The beauty of this style is that the fabric hangs loosely from just below the bust so it does not cling or emphasise the tummy area. This aspect of the maxi dress makes it especially flattering for those with an apple shaped figure or rounder tummy. The empire line is also a classic style that adds to the femininity of the maxi dress.
During the summer months, when the weather is hot you may long for something to wear that looks stylish and glamorous without being too warm. The maxi dress is the perfect choice as it is so loose fitting. It will look great for weddings or summer parties and can easily be dressed up with heels, a cluch bag and some stunning jewellery. Alternatively a more casual style of maxi dress works perfectly as a beach cover up or for wearing with sandals for everyday wear.
There are so many choices of maxi dress available that there is something available to suit any body shape or ocassion. For those who would like to cover up their arms, it is possible to get maxi dresses with short sleeves. Alternatively maxi dresses look great when worn with a short cropped cardigan. Halter necks, high necks and spaghetti straps are also options depending on what looks best on you.
The maxi dress is a trend that looks like it is going to be here to stay for some time. Anyone can find a maxi dress that looks amazing, they just need to pick the style carefully. If you are short, a maxi dress looks great with wedge heels, you should also look for a style that has a fairly slim fit skirt. Shorter ladies should also avoid large scale patterns which can over power them.