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How to Wear a Maxi Dress

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Don't Wear Retro Accessories with the Maxi Dress
Shannon Davenport in maxi dress.

Shannon Davenport in maxi dress.

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One sure-fire way to ruin your maxi look is to accessorize with other retro looks like a fedora, scruffy fur or funky hippie beads. The effect you should be going for with your maxi dress or skirt should be a modern take on the maxi; opt for sleeker modern accessories for the most updated look.

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