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noun \ ˈmak-sē \

Definition of maxi

plural maxis

:a long skirt, dress, or coat

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Owned by a husband-and-wife duo, the shop is filled with stylish and comfortable maxi-dresses, tops, unique jewelry, shoes, and cocktail attire—all with a boho, beachy feel.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Mahina," 25 Aug. 2017
The brand melds her Native American roots with modern silhouettes: Silk wrap dresses printed with elk teeth are a nod to traditional Crow Nation regalia; tribal patterns adorn tank tops and maxi dresses.

— julia herbst, Los Angeles Magazine, "11 Women Who Are Making L.A. a Better Place," 17 Aug. 2017
Buy Photo The perfect beach cover-up has been elevated to the on-the-town maxi.

— elizabeth wellington, Philly.com, "We're really enjoying chilling in caftans this summer," 28 July 2017
Meanwhile, Gomez’s maxi-dress moment seems ideal for running off into the sunset together toward some faraway idyll.

— maria ward, Vogue, "Are You a Rihanna or a Selena? 14 Ways to Decode Your Summer Date Night Style," 13 July 2017
Zeta-Jones cut a chic figure in a swingy black maxi dress and a matching blouse with subtle, sheer sleeves.

— maria ward, Vogue, "Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Do Family Dinner Out in Style," 6 July 2017
Now, there's a photo of a pool float that looks suspiciously like a maxi pad making the rounds on Twitter, and the Internet is losing its collective mind.

— rosemary donahue, Allure, "This Pool Float Looks Like a Giant Maxi Pad," 5 July 2017
Yep, if adorable animals aren't your thing, how about a giant inflatable maxi pad?

— natasha rigler, Cosmopolitan, "This Pool Float Looks Like a Giant Maxi Pad and I Can't Stop Laughing," 4 July 2017
While Carino opted for a loose T-shirt, matching shorts, athletic shoes and a bottle of kombucha to stay hydrated, Gaga chose to wear a glamorous crop top, a form-fitting and dramatic maxi skirt and a pair of nude stiletto heels.

— cady lang, Time, "Lady Gaga Casually Wore Glamorous Stiletto Heels to Go Hiking As One Does," 23 June 2017

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