This summer one of the key wardrobe items is the maxi skirt. They come in various incarnations — pleated, tiered, tight and flowing. You can wear them in florals, stripes, brights or neutrals. You therefore get two trends covered in one. Look no further than Olivia Palermo for tips on how to wear them this summer. After all she has made maxi's her signature style this season.
The first lesson is simplicity. She keeps her outfit really minimal with the maxi, adding just a plain white shirt or neutral belt.
Secondly she keeps the silhouette relatively slim. No massively flowing skirts to add bulk to her frame.
She belts them all in at at the waist — even when it is a dress.
And finally she keeps them all anchored with a neutral colour so as not to confuse with all the fabric.
I really think that this is a master class in maxi dressing. Feel free to use as a reference. Please.