How to Use maxi in a Sentence

maxi

noun
  • The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The maxi dress sports an airy side slit to keep you calm and cool on hot days.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
  • Combine the two trends with this short-sleeve maxi dress.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024
  • The Voice coach hit the stage wearing a 1970s-black maxi dress that had see-through long sleeves.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 May 2023
  • For styling, a pair of trousers or a maxi skirt will do — keep it simple.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Add long sleeves and a maxi length, and shirt dresses are a top choice for this time of year.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Button this breezy maxi all the way down or leave it open at the waist to show off your new suit.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Wear it as a base layer in the winter or team with jeans or a maxi skirt in the warmer months.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Find lightweight styles like this tiered dress, this flared sleeve dress, and this maxi dress.
    Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Take a bow, or two, with Bernadette’s wrap maxi skirt and Sandy Liang’s oversized hair clip.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Cohen wore an olive green maxi dress that trailed to the ground with one shoulder and a thigh high slit.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 2 Oct. 2022
  • She was spotted in the wings, wearing a matching maxi dress and coat.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 2 May 2022
  • Not to mention, the best-selling maxi dress is even on sale right now, bringing the price down to $70.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
  • And, from a black-tie event to a cocktail occasion, the polished maxi dress fits the bill.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
  • The maxi dress has a crew neckline and a loose fit for added comfort, according to the brand.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 14 June 2024
  • In the photo Levine matches with one of his girls in a blush pink halter maxi dress.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Pair with trousers or even a flowing maxi skirt for a chic winter look.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The slides can easily be dressed up with a maxi dress or down with a swimsuit and coverup.
    Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
  • The maxi skirt and bra top has a timeless, flattering shape.
    Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
  • Fox wore a very loud low rise maxi skirt made up of men’s boxers (or maybe her own, who knows).
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024
  • If a beach house barbecue is on the agenda, count this striped maxi dress in.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Just grab your tights, a chic blouse, and shop our favorite maxi skirts of the season, below.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Dec. 2022
  • This resurgence is a great standout as the maxi took hold of the spotlight this summer.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Palmer wore a tan maxi dress that showed off her baby bump, and a pair of matching heeled suede boots.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Don't leave home without this strapless maxi dress that's equal parts breezy and stylish.
    Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 3 July 2022
  • Just ask Jennifer Lopez, who wore a black maxi dress in Paris last summer.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • Trust me, this stylish maxi skirt will make those closet staples look and feel brand new.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Underneath the garment was a maxi dress paired with open-toe pumps.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The stand-out poppy prints can be found across a pleated maxi dress, a matching pants set, and silk scarves.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
  • To make this look feel more 2024, choose current hot denim styles like a dark wash, barrel-leg jeans, or a maxi denim skirt.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024

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