maxi dress

The maxi dress has gone from strength to strength these previous couple of years and has made the victorious jump from a summer must-have to autumnal necessary wear, evolving with long sleeves and exploiting the layered look. But at what point did our love for the maxi start? It appears to have held a special place in our hearts and wardrobes for such a long time ; can anybody remember when the maxi was not a necessary? The history of the maxi stretches all of the way back to 1968 when Oscar de La Renta made a cotton lace version for Elizabeth Arden Salon. At this point the maxi was lacey and hemmed above the ankle. [Read more...]