Monday, I am not a big fan.
It’s just a few hours into Monday and I’m already starting my countdown to the weekend. I know, shame on me for wishing time away, but I’m still exhausted from a whirlwind weekend. Cassidy & Josh’s wedding on Friday evening was absolutely stunning {more to come on that in Friday’s post!}. A lot of great family time combined with too many hours in a vehicle made for one tired girl this morning when my alarm went off. I hope everyone had equally as awesome of a weekend as we did and that you all are ready to conquer this first full week in June! Now lets talk some style…
My maroon maxi is here to brighten the day!
This gorgeous maxi dress is my third and final look from my collaboration with Tobi. Despite loving my first two looks {seen here & here}, I feel like I’ve saved the best–and my favorite–for last. It’s well known that I’m not tall by anyone’s standards which makes finding maxi dresses quite the challenge. I hate being overwhelmed with an abundance of extra fabric and I’m clearly not a fan of ruining any article of clothing on purpose so I skip right over things that exceed 58″ in length. That threshold is right about the maximum that I can handle without being forced to put on a shoe with some height and unless I’m planning, from the start, to wear a piece with a heel I don’t like not having a choice. This particular maxi instantly caught my eye because of its deep and vibrant shade but I was hesitant to pull the trigger because it exceeded my length requirements. I’m so glad I went with my gut and picked it out anyway because with a bit of help from a belt at the waist, the dress is totally perfect.
Asymmetrical sides & a double vee bring an edgy appeal.
Instead of being just your typical maxi, this dress takes it up a notch with the high-slit sides and the daring front & back details. Both are aspects I sincerely adore. They modernize an otherwise simple silhouette and bring interest to a basic fabric. My only negative feels towards this fun closet addition is that it seems to wrinkle quite easily and quite quickly. Not a deal breaker in my opinion but definitely something to take note of if you’re planning to wear it somewhere a bit more formal. While I decided to belt it and add gladiator sandals for a late Sunday afternoon of ice cream and wandering, I also plan to utilize the dress by itself as a swimsuit cover-up. If you want to dress it up a bit, it would look super darling in its black counterpart with this belt and these fun sandals.
If you haven’t taken advantage of 50% off your first order with Tobi, I suggest heading over to their website to do so right now!!! They have such a great inventory ranging from maxi dresses and jumpsuits to blouses and sweaters.
Shop the Look:
Maxi / Sandals (similar here & here) / Belt / Clutch
HAHAH! Monday I am NOT a fan either! I am DYING today!!! LOVE this dress my dear! You styled it to perfection!! Love the back detail SO much!! xo
This Merlot color looks GORGEOUS on you! I also really love those sandals. Overall perfect look – I want everything!!!
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Love the dress Kristin! The back detail and the slide slits are perfect! This is such a great color on you as well. You look gorgeous my dear! Xoxo
LOVE that wine color on you!
xo Jessica
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Omg! You look gorgeous in this outfit! Maroon is your color girl! Also I hate Monday’s too, blah! Lol
A belt can fix many a thing, and this dress was a good idea – elegent but casual looking. And even though it’s Monday it’s not the weather we had yesterday where it was raining lions and wolves all day long
xoxo Sarah http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
I love this look! The color of that maxi is to die for! So cute.
xx
Savannah
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This color is perfect on you and I love the back details! Definitely brightened up my Monday 🙂 Have a great week, babe!
xoxo, CiCi
http://www.worldwidestylista.com
Perfect color and that details at the bottom are amazing. So cute!
Dress is amazing and you look gorgeous !
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Marron is your color! I love an edgy look, and you are right – the asymmetrical hem definitely adds a little edge.
The color of this dress is gorgeous, and I love how the fabric is cut! Truly unique. Makes me want to try out Tobi even more! And I’m most definitely not a fan of Monday’s either!
Emily
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Love the back details on this dress- so pretty! You are rocking it, girl!
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
I loved how you tied the belt with this dress it really sets it all in perfectly!! xo C
Loving the material of this fab maxi, and the color is to die for on you!
Love that color and style on you! Looks so good!
xoxo
Krista
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This maxi is perfect on you!! I need it in about 10 colors!!! I would rock it all of the time. You look gorgeous and love this color on you!!
Xoxo,
Angelle
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Such a good look! The belt makes all the difference and the colour is gorgeous – making it seem very classy. Great pick! 🙂
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kristin–i think this color looks AMAZING on you!! i totally hear you on the maxi challenge, hello #shortgirlproblems! i usually buy my maxi dresses from loft or bananarepublic where they have petite sizes, the length ends up being perfect! the asymmetrical hem really adds a little something and i love the addition of the belt! hope you have a great week ahead babe and congrats on this collab!!! xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
You’re so sweet! Petite lengths are just a tiny bit too short for me but I swim in regular lengths. Apparently ‘mid-height’ girl problems are a real thing! 😉
That dress looks great on you! Pretty!
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