1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Petite shoppers understand the struggles of shopping for dresses all too well: mini dresses fall awkwardly below the knee, midi dresses puddle at the ankles, maxi dresses drag on the floor, and sleeves require constant cuffing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
This maxi dress has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon with over 14,000 reviews from shoppers who have worn it for various occasions, including anniversary photos, family photos, weddings, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
It can be fully covered, too—a high neckline, long sleeves, a maxi dress that proves tailoring and structure can be just as alluring as skin.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Dern isn’t the only one who wore paisley recently, either, as Kate Hudson rocked a paisley maxi skirt and Kelly Clarkson donned a paisley button-down shirt.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Petite shoppers understand the struggles of shopping for dresses all too well: mini dresses fall awkwardly below the knee, midi dresses puddle at the ankles, maxi dresses drag on the floor, and sleeves require constant cuffing.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
This maxi dress has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon with over 14,000 reviews from shoppers who have worn it for various occasions, including anniversary photos, family photos, weddings, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
It can be fully covered, too—a high neckline, long sleeves, a maxi dress that proves tailoring and structure can be just as alluring as skin.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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