1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
Kardashian’s second outfit included a risqué white dress consisting of a bra top and maxi skirt, with heeled Lucite sandals.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
The maxi dress has billowing sleeves that cuff at the ends to lock in heat and ruffles at the base for an extra-flowy look and feel that moves with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024
The cardigan-style, short-sleeve sweater is simple enough to be styled well with anything from straight-leg jeans to a maxi skirt, but the gold buttons down the middle and the crew neckline give it a polished look that would make any outfit seem incredibly put together.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The lace-up silhouette goes with any outfit, from leggings to maxi dresses.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
Kardashian’s second outfit included a risqué white dress consisting of a bra top and maxi skirt, with heeled Lucite sandals.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024
The maxi dress has billowing sleeves that cuff at the ends to lock in heat and ruffles at the base for an extra-flowy look and feel that moves with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024
The cardigan-style, short-sleeve sweater is simple enough to be styled well with anything from straight-leg jeans to a maxi skirt, but the gold buttons down the middle and the crew neckline give it a polished look that would make any outfit seem incredibly put together.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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