The mood: While long, floaty dresses brought a hint of summer romance to the catwalks this season, maxi lengths also took on a new dimension as they made strong statements in bold colours. When it comes to skirts and dresses, it's time to think in a new scale.
The must-haves: Floaty florals, as seen at D&G, or follow Lanvin's example and go for an extra wide shape in a statement shade. High-waisted belts will complete the look.
MyDaily tip: Keep accessorises to a minimum and team your maxi skirt with a plain white t-shirt for maximum wow effect. Look to Jil Sander and Michael Kors for styling inspiration.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Sheer skrits and dresses floated down the catwalk in natural colours with delicate floral embellishment. Summer romance at it's best.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Floral prints in soft, summer shades were mixed with denim romper suits and gingham mini-skrits at D&G, but it was the billowing maxi dresses that stole the show.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
All eyes were on Erdem's floor length, lace dress at his spring/summer show.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Ferragamo's crop tops and maxi skirts and in suede and crocheted jersey were a reminder of 1960s and 70s glamour.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Maxi lenghts really were maxi at Jil Sander's show. Super long skirts took centre stage in hot pink, orange and jungle green. Team with a plain white top for maximum impact.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Lanvin made it clear that if you're going to go long, go bold too. This full, open skirt in cherry red stood apart from the khaki green and black pieces that made up the rest of the collection.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Skirts with thigh-high slits gave a sexy edge to floral, summer dresses at Stella McCartney.
Spring/summer 2011: Maxi lengths
Kors proved that maxi-lengths can be low-key too. The relaxed shapes and styles in the s/s collection were highlighted by sarong style skirts and low-slung trousers teamed with cotton jerseys and raincoats.