10 Outfits That Will Have You Choosing Midi Over Mini
While the rising temps usually mean rising hemlines, this spring, all our favorite style stars have been choosing an alternate silhouette. Sporting everything from knee-grazing skirts to full-on maxi dresses, celebs like Alexa Chung and Ariana Grande have us seriously rethinking our love of mini skirts.
There’s just something about a longer hemline that makes everything seem more elevated and elegant, like Yara Shahidi’s pencil dress or Zendaya’s trailing skirt at the Billboard Music Awards. But, like Karlie Kloss proved with a pale blue midi and plain white tee, you can rock the trend in a casual way, too. Click through to see our favorite looks of the week and prepare to go long.
1/12This is how you do it.
Photo: WireImage2/12WHO: Alexa Chung
WORE: A strapless gold Prada dress, black sheer tights, and black pumps.
WHERE: The Vogue 100 Festival Gala in London.
WHY: Normally black tights aren’t much of a fashion statement, but poking out of Alexa’s long gold dress, they add the perfect amount of edge.
Photo: WireImage3/12WHO: Constance Jablonski
WORE: A pale blue Roberto Cavalli dress and silver sandals.
WHERE: The 2016 Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner in New York.
WHY: If you can’t bear to part with your beloved minis, consider a high-low option like this.
Photo: GC Images4/12WHO: Karlie Kloss
WORE: A white T-shirt, blue skirt, and white loafers.
WHERE: Walking around New York.
WHY: With a knee-length skirt and sleek (yet comfy) loafers, Karlie shows us the best way to dress up a plain white tee this summer.
Photo: Getty Images5/12WHO: Zendaya
WORE: A custom nude bralette and skirt by Calvin Klein.
WHERE: The Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
WHY: Does Zendaya ever get it wrong? With cool minimal jewelry, the star makes this tricky two-piece look like super effortless and fun.
Photo: FilmMagic6/12WHO: Sasha Lane
WORE: A top and pleated skirt by Elle Sasson.
WHERE: The American Honey photocell at Cannes Film Festival.
WHY: The actress is proving herself a breakout star with her role in American Honey, but looks like these are solidifying her role as a style star, too.
Photo: FilmMagic7/12WHO: Yara Shahidi
WORE: A black Brooks Brothers dress, gold necklace, and printed shoes.
WHERE: The Gracie Awards Gala in Beverly Hills.
WHY: Everyone knows the little black dress is the epitome of chic, but Yara’s midi version? Impossible to beat.
Photo: FilmMagic8/12WHO: Ariana Grande
WORE: A blue Atelier Versace gown and black platform pumps.
WHERE: The 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
WHY: Leave it to Ariana to put a sexy spin on the trend with this sleek slit.
Photo: Getty Images9/12WHO: Vanessa Hudgens
WORE: A black printed dress and nude heels.
WHERE: The Entertainment Weekly and People New York party.
WHY: With major curls and delicate pendant necklaces, Vanessa pulls off the maxi — and the ‘70s trend — with ease.
Photo: WireImage10/12WHO: Hailee Steinfeld
WORE: A multi-colored Ferragamo dress and black leather boots.
WHERE: The IHeartRadio Summer Pool Party in Miami.
WHY: Pool parties are filled with strappy sandals and flimsy coverups. Hailee stands out (and adds a bit of her signature edge) by styling tough black booties with her fun maxi dress.
Photo: Getty Images11/12WHO: Bella Hadid
WORE: A black maxi dress and sandals.
WHERE: The amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cap d’Antibes, France.
WHY: If a mini-skirt lover like Bella can get into the maxi fad, anyone can.
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