How to Use maxi in a Sentence

maxi

noun
Definition of maxinext
  • The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The maxi dress sports an airy side slit to keep you calm and cool on hot days.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
  • The Voice coach hit the stage wearing a 1970s-black maxi dress that had see-through long sleeves.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 May 2023
  • For styling, a pair of trousers or a maxi skirt will do — keep it simple.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Add long sleeves and a maxi length, and shirt dresses are a top choice for this time of year.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Button this breezy maxi all the way down or leave it open at the waist to show off your new suit.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Wear it as a base layer in the winter or team with jeans or a maxi skirt in the warmer months.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Find lightweight styles like this tiered dress, this flared sleeve dress, and this maxi dress.
    — Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Take a bow, or two, with Bernadette’s wrap maxi skirt and Sandy Liang’s oversized hair clip.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Not to mention, the best-selling maxi dress is even on sale right now, bringing the price down to $70.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
  • Pair with trousers or even a flowing maxi skirt for a chic winter look.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The maxi skirt and bra top has a timeless, flattering shape.
    — Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
  • Just grab your tights, a chic blouse, and shop our favorite maxi skirts of the season, below.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Dec. 2022
  • This resurgence is a great standout as the maxi took hold of the spotlight this summer.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Palmer wore a tan maxi dress that showed off her baby bump, and a pair of matching heeled suede boots.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Just ask Jennifer Lopez, who wore a black maxi dress in Paris last summer.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • Trust me, this stylish maxi skirt will make those closet staples look and feel brand new.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Underneath the garment was a maxi dress paired with open-toe pumps.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The Kylie cosmetics founder was wearing a form fitting black and beige look with a long maxi skit and leather sleeves.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 28 May 2023
  • The same dress that Emily wore and the original navy maxi from the catwalk show are both available on her site.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2022
  • From the empire waist to the long, flowy skirt, this velvet maxi dress makes for the perfect piece to wear to a fall or winter wedding.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • There are rompers, maxi dresses, and overalls starting at zero months all the way up to 12 years.
    — Woman's Day, 21 July 2023
  • Dress them down with a billowy maxi skirt and puffer coat like Ratajkowski, or style them with a glitzy minidress for a night out on the town.
    — Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Style these with a floral maxi dress and a shearling coat for a bohemian feel.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • For the night out, Gonzalez, 33, wore a form-fitting black maxi dress with matching sock boots and a gray coat.
    — Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Ana de Armas paired a swishy black maxi skirt with a more structured tweed jacket.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The actor paired the top with a satin low-rise maxi skirt with a mermaid silhouette and white platform heels.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2023
  • This one is super soft and easy to wear with its maxi length, which hugs your curves without being too tight.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The return of maxi skirts has also brought back a familiar friend: the pleated skirt.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 16 Feb. 2023
  • This luxurious silk maxi dress has an oversized fit that drapes straight to the floor.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023

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