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Maxi Madness with my ‘Stylish Mondays’ friends

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Monday, 05 August 2019 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

Maxi Madness with my ‘Stylish Mondays’ friends

I join with some stylish sisters in showcasing our love of the maxi. Those of you who know me well, or who have followed my blog for some time, know that there is one item of clothing that I wear more than any other and that is the maxi dress.

I have about a dozen maxis; some are years old, but even when I put them into the pile for the charity shop, they never quite make it out the door.

WHY MAXIS?

  • Maxis are versatile: wear with flats and a denim jacket for a casual look.

  • Dress a maxi up with heels and  jewellery for a more sophisticated look.
  • Maxis are perfect for holidays. Add a pair of sandals and you are good to go.
  • No need to shave or tan your legs if you are wearing a maxi.
  • Maxis are always in fashion according to ME.
  • No need for hosiery with a maxi.

JULY WAS BUSY

I can’t believe that it is August already. We have had wonderful sunshine in July, perfect for walks and playing golf and taking my grandson to the beach. There have been parties and dinners and meet-ups with friends. The launch of Travel Department’s 2020 brochure was a fabulous evening; maybe you saw some of the antics on my Insta stories.

They have many new locations and have also introduced specific holidays for the solo traveller.  GG and I are off to Morocco with TD Active (their adventure division) in November. This maxi will be coming with me.

We were also at a great party to celebrate the first anniversary of the re-launch of The Morgan Hotel. I wrote a review last year of our night’s stay there and highly recommend it, if you want a night or more in the city of Dublin. You also need to try the amazing cocktails.

MAXI DETAILS

Anyway back to the maxi. I bought mine in TK Maxx for just under €30 and it is from LA stylist Rachel Zoe label. Easy to wear, it is crease free and will travel well. I love the boho vibe and the print and have worn it lots already. It is so easy to throw on and you are good to go. You can just about see my flat antique gold Clarks sandals peeping through and I added a brown belt and my mustard yellow Zara bag.

STYLISH INTERNATIONAL SISTERS

Now see what my friends are wearing and do stop over to their blogs to find out more. You just click on their names below. You can also link up your own looks on their posts. I don’t do the link-ups yet, as I am technically challenged in that area right now and have not managed to set it up!  Here they are (from left to right):

Emma of Style Splash

Julie of Fashion Trends and Friends

Nina of Sharing A Journey

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

Michele of Seechele Styles

Andy of Pearls and Pantsuits

Nicole of  High Latitude Style

Robin of Hello I’m 50ish

Cindy of @CindyScurry

Have a lovely week! Back next week with a very interesting health post.

Tagged under: cindy scurry, collaboration, Fashion Trends and Friends, Hello I'm 50ish, highlatitudestyle, maxi, maxi madness, nancysfashionstyle, PearlsandPantsuits, seechelestyles, Sharing a Journey, stylish mondays, stylish sisters, The Morgan Hotel, thestylesplash, TK Maxx, TKMaxx, Travel Department

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24 Comments to “ Maxi Madness with my ‘Stylish Mondays’ friends”

  1. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 8:14 am

    As always lovely Hilda. x I’m a big fan of maxi’s and will be checking out all of these. Thanks for sharing today & have a good week Hun. x Jacqui Mummabstylish

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 5, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks Jacqui…another thing we have in common.

  2. Rosemary Davis says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Hi there Hilda,

    Love your maxi and especially the love the late summer color combination!

    All the ladies are looking lovely too. I hopping over to their posts to take a closer look!

    Rosemary xoxord

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 5, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks Rosemary. Love the colours too.

  3. Kimberly Malkiewicz says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    I’m loving your featured maxi dress-I think I may try to find it! You’ve shown so many cute ways to wear your maxis, it’s inspiration for me to get mine out more often, as I’ve kind of neglected them this year.

  4. Loretta Sayers says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    Love your style Hilda! Fun seeing all of the other ladies too.

  5. Andy says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Love your dress Hilda! The colors are fabulous, and will transition beautifully into the fall.

  6. Nancy says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    You make maxis look very versatile! I just own one! Love the one with the denim jacket, that is a real beauty!

  7. jodie filogomo says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    I love the idea of maxis especially for the summer!! You look wonderful Hilda,
    XOOX
    Jodie

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 7, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Jodie. You are the sweetest person x

  8. Antionette Blake says :Reply
    August 5, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    I have several maxi dresses and skirts hanging in my closet and for the 2nd year, have not worn one – time to donate. You ladies look lovely.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 7, 2019 at 10:16 am

      What! You must have too much choice in your wardrobe!

  9. Pamela Jessen says :Reply
    August 6, 2019 at 1:21 am

    I love maxi dresses…I just wish I could find more in petite sizes, so they’re not so long on me. Nice selection you highlighted!!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 7, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Some shops have petite sizes like Next..there should be more!

  10. Jessica A Jannenga says :Reply
    August 6, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    I love the colors and style of this maxi on you Hilda! Gorgeous!
    I have been buying more maxis and some midis this year,, you can certainly transition this dress for fall, and I love the leather bag!

    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 7, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Thanks Jess. They are so versatile.

  11. The Evolista says :Reply
    August 6, 2019 at 10:33 pm

    Love all these pretty maxi dresses! My favorite thing to wear. You all look terrific!

    xx Jenifer

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 7, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Thanks Jenifer. I do love my maxis…

  12. ROBIN LAMONTE says :Reply
    August 8, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    Hilda,

    I love all your maxi dresses!
    You are just like me when it comes to traveling in a maxi dress, perfect with sandals and a denim jacket!

    I always enjoy our monthly collaborations and look forward to the next one!

    Hugs,
    Robin

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 9, 2019 at 4:33 am

      Thanks Robin…me too.

  13. Grace Liang says :Reply
    August 8, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Maxi dresses look amazing on everyone! Definitely one of my favorite clothing pieces. 🙂

    https://colorandgrace.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 9, 2019 at 4:33 am

      Thanks Grace. xx

  14. Emma Peach says :Reply
    August 10, 2019 at 10:47 pm

    Lovely maxi dresses Hilda! They are my favourite item of clothing to wear on beach holidays, especially when they don’t crease!

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 12, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Yes once they roll up easily…

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