Everly maxi from Petal Boutique, old (similar here and here) // J.Crew factory necklace (similar) // Target clutch (similar and tote version) // Steve Madden wedges (like these too) // Bracelets: David Yurman and BaubleBar (similar) // Kate Spade sunnies // Nails: OPI strawberry margarita
Maxi dresses are the ultimate summer uniform. They’re easy, flowy, and oh so chic. Not much outfit planning is involved, all you have to do is add some accessories! I got this dress last year at Petal (one of my favorite boutiques in Charlotte) and it is my go-to when I want to get a little glammed up. I especially love the open back. I wore this recently for a girls night out, but you could easily dress it up even more with a metallic clutch and some strappy heels and you would be ready for a summer wedding! I’m super short (or as Ryan likes to say, “fun-sized”) but I feel that maxis are very elongating… I at least like to think I look a little taller!
Oh and I can’t forget to give a shoutout to my sweet photog. We know nothing about photography but I think his pictures are on point (thanks to the new camera & a little bit of practice)! It’s a learning process but it’s always fun when you’re doing it with your main squeeze 
Here are some of my favorite patterned & solid maxis:
Ps. Last night I was so excited to find out that I received a little scholarship for this next year of school! It’s good to know that all my essay writing finally paid off.. any little bit helps when you’re taking out as many loans as I am! For today I’ll be heading home to good ol’ Marion to hang out with my friend Kelly, my parents & my grandma. I hope everyone enjoys their Tuesday!
Love this dress! That color is great for the summer!
Gorgeous! And the photos look great! love them. xo!
That maxi is stunning and looks BEAUTIFUL on you!!!
Absolutely gorgeous! You are rocking that maxi girl!
<3, Pamela
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What a great dress! & congratulations on your scholarship, too!
loving the back of that dress! it's so cute! congrats as well!!
congrats on the scholarship! loving this maxi!!
Girl you are a stunner!!! Congratulations on the scholarship!!
Love that maxi, girlfriend! Congratulations on your scholarship! My best friend's husband is from Marion!
xo
This maxi is amazing! LOVE open backs! I think they're so flirty but still elegant! Gorgeous!
Haha I'm "fun sized", too and while maxi's are my favorite thing, it's hard to find ones that aren't dragging all over the floor! This one fits you perfectly!
That maxi dress is adorable on you and your photography is awesome! I'm so jealous.
Love the back of this dress!!
You look stunning, this dress is just phenomenal!
Caitlin C
Favorite look of the week for sure!!
Wowza! You look gorgeous!, in love with that dress!
<3 Shannon
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really lvoe the clutch and the color of your dress, elegant and so girly! Perfect maxi <3
Wow that maxi dress looks so good on you! And the color is gorgeous.
You look amazing girl!
X
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Gorgeous maxi!!
xo Erin
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