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High summer fashion: vote for your style hits and misses!

Long maxi dresses: summer hit or miss?

© Gerard Darel

There are no concessions in length this summer: it's in with long empire-line frocks, strappy maxi dresses for peasant chic, or bustier gowns for a sophisticated touch.

Gerard Darel, www.gerarddarel.com

Questions: 8

Sarah Horrocks
01/05/2008

Article Plan Fashion trends for summer 2008 ▼

Vote for your summer fashion hits and misses

   Floral blouses
   Platform heels
   Summer blouses
   Round tote bags; the Dior Soft Babe shopper tote
   Short suits
   Gladiator sandals: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Masculine waistcoats: summer hit or miss?
   Maxi dresses
   Coloured sunglasses: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Cropped baggy pants: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Open-toed sling-backs: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Chunky bangles: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Tie & dye: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Stars: summer fashion hit or miss?
   Survey results

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shaz024 : « Totally agree Katharinem! It reminds me of textiles class at school and I'd much rather not be reminded of that... [read more] »
katharinem : « Is it just me who hates tie & dye? It reminds me of nasty T-shirts my mum used to make me wear... [read more] »
neila171 : « Gladiator sandals get my vote, worn with denim shorts and glam accessories like big bangles... [read more] »

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Long maxi dresses: summer hit or miss? - Fashion trends for summer 2008

Long maxi dresses: summer hit or miss?