maxi

noun \ ˈmak-sē \

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Definition of maxi

plural maxis

: a long skirt, dress, or coat

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The actress sported an off-the-shoulder white maxi dress with gold polka dots and pretended to blow out two sparklers on a cake that was designed to look just like her dress.

— madison roberts, PEOPLE.com, "Sofia Vergara Celebrated Her 46th Birthday with a Cake That Matched Her Dress Exactly," 11 July 2018
Gigi's swimsuit is from Solid & Striped and her maxi dress is designed by The Row.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Gigi Hadid Matched Reebok Sneakers to Her Swimsuit," 2 July 2018
Last August, Ilyas launched a surprisingly fashionable collection of sun-protective basics: stretchy slacks, loose hoodies, sporty long-sleeved tops, midi A-line skirts, curve-friendly maxi dresses.

— elizabeth wellington, Philly.com, "This sun-protective clothing line by a King of Prussia dermatologist is actually pretty cute | Elizabeth Wellington," 2 July 2018
Hudson, 39, wears a strapless pink maxi dress covered with an Italian countryside-appropriate floral print while Fujikawa, 32, wraps his arms around her.

— jen juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Pregnant Kate Hudson Snuggles Up to Boyfriend Danny Fujikawa as He Cradles Her Baby Bump," 28 June 2018
Whether in bold stripes or dramatic patterns, a maxi dress or loose pants with a coat can be just as fun as a sparkly mini.

— steff yotka, Vogue, "The Resort 2019 Trend Report," 25 June 2018
Cultural Appropriation of Somali Style The fashion brand most recently released a tie-dye maxi dress, now under scrutiny for its cultural appropriation of the traditional baati style from Somali.

— carson kessler, Fortune, "Melania Trump's Jacket Is Just the Controversial Clothing by Zara. Here's a Timeline of the Rest," 22 June 2018
And most of us can agree that maxi dresses are basically a summer dream come true because: 1.

— amanda garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Here's the $30 Milumia Maxi Dress You're Going to Want to Wear All Season Long," 13 June 2018
As Koma smooches her head in the shot, Duff's growing bump can be spotted in her hip-hugging maxi dress.

— abby jones, Billboard, "Hilary Duff Expecting a Daughter With Boyfriend Matthew Koma," 8 June 2018

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