maxi

noun \ ˈmak-sē \

Definition of maxi

plural maxis

: a long skirt, dress, or coat

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Fares wore a beaded lace maxi skirt and crop top ensemble with a stunning veil, while her groom and guests donned vibrant colors that matched the colorful flowers and magical theme of the evening.

— sarah lindig, Harper's BAZAAR, "Noor Fares Marries in Giambattista Valli," 13 June 2015
Opulence, glamour, and oodles of dazzle, beads-on-mesh underpinned MacDonald's collection, which spread across maxi gowns, midi gowns and bodycon ballgowns.

— alice tate, Marie Claire, "MC Does London Fashion Week, Day 5," 21 Feb. 2013
The dreamy collection ranges from $35 for a T-shirt to $299 for a beautiful lace and floral print maxi dress.

— kami phillips, PEOPLE.com, "Erdem x H&M is Here! These Are the 9 Best Styles to Buy (Right Now, Before It Sells Out)," 2 Nov. 2017
Her Majesty’s tailored top was a more formal take on the T-shirt, the perfect match for her maxi, a extended silhouette that has seen a resurgence of late, most notably on Catherine Zeta-Jones.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Queen Rania of Jordan Extends the Life of the Printed Maxi Skirt into Fall," 18 Oct. 2017
Particularly in 2-in-1s, an outer short that was too thick and pliable bunched at my crotch, giving me that unwanted maxi-pad feeling almost immediately.

— stephanie molnar, SELF, "I Finally Found Running Shorts That Don't Chafe My Thighs," 25 Oct. 2017
Robin Kurzer has a complex relationship with her toasty maxi coat.

— alev aktar, WSJ, "Is a $5,930 Puffer Coat Sexier Than a $200 One?," 28 Sep. 2017
Hot pants and sheer metallic maxi dresses, disco leggings and matching crop tops (the men mostly got to wear pants, lucky them), all in the signature fine-gauge knit.

— vanessa friedman, New York Times, "Does Milan Matter?," 24 Sep. 2017
Tularosa x Revolve Sid Wrap Dress ($220 at revolve.com) A polka-dot maxi dress can take you almost anywhere.

— The Seattle Times, "Fashion’s hottest print will have you seeing spots," 13 Sep. 2017

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