So hip for summer: Maxi dresses

Check out Duchess in Lafayette and the new Michael Stars in Broadway Plaza for the summer's hippest dresses.

What’s the first piece from my closet I reach for when the weather turns too warm for jeans and button down tees? A maxi dress. They are unbelievably comfortable, effortlessly chic, and a conservative cool alternative to showing more skin than necessary (we haven’t all had time to get that summer glow quite yet). You’ll be surprised how versatile the maxi dress really is- cinch your waist with a belt, pair with gladiator sandals, accessorize with chunky bangles, or throw on an oversized sun hat and shades.

 

 

 
 

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Check out this Pencey Long Maxi Dress in Brush (right, $385 but now 40% off) at Lafayette’s Duchess—this dress was also in our Spring fashion feature. Don’t miss other big names that are leaving Duchess such as La Rok, Found Denim, and Rebel Yell (all 40% off). While you’re there, say hello to new lines such as Bluelife, Salt Swimwear, and Haute Hippie. Duchess recently welcomed Daughter of the Revolution. This DOTR Garden Party Dress in Black ($245) is perfect for lunch at a sunny sidewalk café.







Before you’ve maxed out your credit card on maxi dresses at Duchess, take a tour of the new Michael Stars in Broadway Plaza. Open since March 27, Michael Stars is full of beautiful basics in the softest fabric imaginable. Try on the Alex Dress in Botanical ($175). Express your unique style by tying the straps in as many different ways as your imagination allows. The Alex Dress is made extra long so that you can cut the raw edge to any length you want and it won’t fray.

You’ll never stick to your car seats again when you’re modeling your stylish new maxi.

Duchess, 3587 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 962-0208, shopduchess.com

Michael Stars, 1233 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 482-0030, michaelstars.com

 

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