You guys remember my recent work trip to Goa? I even did a post about it explaining travel fashion and packing tips and mentioned that I would certainly love some 'me' time there. Well, I did manage to make that time and relax by the beach and shoot a look.
The hot and airy climate of Goa made me put on one of my most loved fashion item- Maxi dress. I just love the comfort it provides with its flowy length and makes be stay in it the entire day. Colourful and printed maxi dresses can make any girl look glam and the right type can be worn for all occasions.
Here is a handy guide for you to understand the kind of maxi dress you should be donning according to your body type and occasion.
Pear Shape
- Show off your delicate and thin parts like your shoulders, waist and arms by wearing a halter or a tube style
- Avoid body hugging fabrics to lay less emphasis on your hips
- Wear cuts that cover your hips and make them appear smaller
Apple Shape
- Try and enlarge your lower body by wearing straight cuts and halter styles
- Avoid dresses that sit on the bust so that your breasts can appear smaller
- Wear cuts that are well-fitted at the bust to avoid making them look bigger
Hourglass Shape
- Wear body hugging dresses to show off your perfect curves
- Choose the length of the sleeves as per your body type to avoid bulk in any area of the body
For Day Time
- Light and bright colours, pastels and straight cuts. Cotton and linen
- Minimal jewellery
- Nude make up
For Evening Time
- Dark and bright colours, empire cuts. Chiffon, silk and leather
- Statement jewellery and jacket if required
- Neon make up
For Night Time
- Dark colours like midnight blue or absolutely light colours like white, off-white and pearl white. Chiffon and silk
- Delicate jewellery stacking
- Dark eyes and nude lips
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The hot and airy climate of Goa made me put on one of my most loved fashion item- Maxi dress. I just love the comfort it provides with its flowy length and makes be stay in it the entire day. Colourful and printed maxi dresses can make any girl look glam and the right type can be worn for all occasions.
Here is a handy guide for you to understand the kind of maxi dress you should be donning according to your body type and occasion.
Pear Shape
- Show off your delicate and thin parts like your shoulders, waist and arms by wearing a halter or a tube style
- Avoid body hugging fabrics to lay less emphasis on your hips
- Wear cuts that cover your hips and make them appear smaller
Apple Shape
- Try and enlarge your lower body by wearing straight cuts and halter styles
- Avoid dresses that sit on the bust so that your breasts can appear smaller
- Wear cuts that are well-fitted at the bust to avoid making them look bigger
Hourglass Shape
- Wear body hugging dresses to show off your perfect curves
- Choose the length of the sleeves as per your body type to avoid bulk in any area of the body
For Day Time
- Light and bright colours, pastels and straight cuts. Cotton and linen
- Minimal jewellery
- Nude make up
For Evening Time
- Dark and bright colours, empire cuts. Chiffon, silk and leather
- Statement jewellery and jacket if required
- Neon make up
For Night Time
- Dark colours like midnight blue or absolutely light colours like white, off-white and pearl white. Chiffon and silk
- Delicate jewellery stacking
- Dark eyes and nude lips
I wore an Empire Style maxi dress for a walk on the beach. This is an evening and night time dress but I wore it during the day for clear pictures.
All wardrobe: Bandra Linking Road and Elco Market
Wearing the maxi to work
- Choose formal fabrics like cotton, linen and those with leather finishes. Straight cuts only
- Keep the colours light or dark but not bright
- Complete the look with a power jacket, oxfords, laptop bag and minimal jewellery
Photographs by Rahul Jaju
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