How to wear a red maxi dress

I love maxi dresses so easy and simple

The red one looks perfect with black

Shorts or Maxi Skirt?

Which one do you prefer - I was trying to be conservative but went with the shorts in the end!!!

How to wear a red maxi dress

I love wearing the colour red and as this was such a vivid colour and so muhu of it I think the best colour to wear with it is black - anything else and it could look a bit much - keep it simple!

Dipped Hem Dresses & Skirts

Dipped hem skirts and dipped hem dresses galore….

Have you seen the new dipped hem dresses and skirts yet? Forget the mini, forget the maxi…..the hem line you need in your wardrobe is a combination of the two….

Dipped hem dresses and dipped hem skirts, or ‘mullet style’ as some people like to call them are becoming more and more popular this season. A skirt/dress that covers but also exposes your perfect pins! Short at the front, longer at the back. They are femimine and girly but with an edge and I like that! At republic we have a lovely selection from pretty pastels to bold prints. Something for everyone.

Take a look at our selection of gorgeous dipped hem dresses and dipped hem skirts now…

If you’re brave, love colour blocking and want to cling on the comfort of a maxi skirt  then you should try theCrafted Zip Mullet Skirt; a lovely bright orange skirt which can be worn throughout the spring and summer. Perfect for adding that ‘pop’ to an outfit, especially come festival season! The back half is just as long as your trusted maxi dress but you’ve got all the excitement of a shorter hem at the front! This style for those really wanting to make an impact with the dipped hem skirt trend.

If you want to dabble with the trend but want to introduce it into your wardrobe more subtly, then the Miso Dipped hem skirts in Floral Print or White may be more suited to you. The back hem is more knee length making the difference between the two less obvious but still gives you that wow factor. But before you know it, you’ll fall head over heels in love with the stunning array of dipped hem skirts and dipped hem dresses out there, and you’ll want to own every one! 

If you want the head-to-toe impact in this trend, then how about checking out our dipped hem dresses? This gorgeous Miso Leopard print dipped hem maxi is great for a night out, the neon belt (included) adds the perfect bit of colour, the open back detailing adds something special, and it would look simply fabulous with a blazer and killer heels. Dipped hem dresses are also very versatile for daytime and night time transformations!  You can look lovely at a summer barbeque, meet the girls for afternoon cocktails, or be wined and dined looking fab in dipped hem.

Thinking ahead for the festival season (there’s no such thing as being too prepared) this Crafted Mullet maxi dress would be just ideal.  It’s got a fab tribal print which would look perfect with your gladiator sandals, tan satchel, aviators and straw hat dancing away in a field to the bands you love at a music festival this summer!

Finally, the last pick of the day in dipped hem dresses – isn’t the Angel eyes dipped hem maxi dress the most prettiest dress you have ever seen?  This screams summer wedding/christening/garden party. Its just gorgeous! I love it and need it in my wardrobe now!

Will you be dipping your toes in the dipped hem dresses and dipped hem skirts trend this spring/summer? If you are already rocking dipped hem skirts and dresses, let us know in the comments!

Dress your Fashion Freak

by Monique

“A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous.”
- Coco Chanel

And what better way of feeling classy and elegant, than in a long dress? ♥ I don’t know if it’s the fabric coming down to your feet or the feeling of it, but any long dress makes a person feel an immediate matureness with a hint of glamor. The dress in the picture may be plain and simple, but it enhances the femininity of the model. It’s like taking a bunch of ordinary ingredients and creating something those ingredients alone couldn’t accomplish. (For example : Flour, milk, sugar, eggs, etc. alone are quite ordinary. Together, they can create cake, pastries and what not. Yes, I just compared fashion to food. )

I seek out to all who’s reading : wearing a long dress WILL make a statement. May it be Boho, ethereal or sleek. You have to wear a long dress once in your life! (NO, not only at your wedding or Matric ball! ). Please go and buy a dress longer than your calves – so basically down to your feet – and wear it with the utmost of pride.

Some advice : When choosing a long dress, go for neutral or pastel colors. Even stripes or some print can be acceptable. But don’t go too crazy with colours. As the dress will cover most of your body you just have to be weary of choosing the wrong colour!

Maxed out pleats

Pleated maxi skirts are so hot right now and we love this trend.

It’s very versatile, so you can dress it up with some heels or for a more relaxed look you can rock some takkies or slops. Check out these pics of these lovely ladies rocking this look.We loves!

Images courtesy: facehunter.blogspot.com, missmoss.co.za and thesartorialist.com

Maxi Heaven

Lately Ive been saying Sup? as just a greeting. Its a lot of fun to say, the sound it makes is really clear and it pops, like bubbles in champagne... or apple cider or whatever. Sup, sup, sup. Im having way too much fun with the word. Its hilarious.

Ive collected these photos over the past couple of months... do you see a pattern? The pattern-less bright maxi skirt with a small white tee seems so refreshing to me right now, a look made famous by Jil Sanders Spring 2011 collection. These photos make me happy, especially right now as Im dealing with being let down by different friends of mine. You know, its just the type of social upset that is expected to be the norm in highschool. But really, right now Im hurting and it isn't any fun. But in happier news, my boyfriend gave me a strand of beautiful blue pearls for Valentines Day, and Im still in shock over it.

I was thisclose to naming the post Why The Longgg Face? But I thought that would have been a little too much, for various reasons.

This years must have item: Maxi Dresses

Get the wow factor than with a knockout maxi dress.

Great look minimal effort!!!

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Summer Dresses on the Runway!

The Dresses 


From left to right we have romantic styles as featured at Givenchy, Sports Luxe as seen at Alexander Wang, Sheer panelling like at Fendi, Ruffles pushed by Lanvin and the maxi dress as seen at Etro. All of these images came from the SS10 runways so with the major designers behind each style, you know the high street will be pushing them forward as well.

We are going to give you the run down on each style of dress and then show you some picks from the new season for all budgets.


Romantic


Romantisism was in full flow at the Givenchy show with beautiful elegant dresses featuring heavy pleating and ruffle detailling. The romantic trend is always high on drama and volume so think layers and shapes like Edwardian times. The key detailling to look out for are bows, rosettes, ruffles and pleating, whilst elegant fabrics such as silk and lace ooze romance and Parisian chic. You do not need to go overboard with this trend because less is definitely more, so try and have only 2 high romance pieces per ensemble.

Sports Luxe


Sports luxe was a strong trend last year with DKNY pushing it really hard throughout the Sprin/Summer period. This year another big name has thrown their name behind the trend in the form of Alexander Wang. Sports luxe keeps the dresses light and comfortable with a casual/relaxed vibe which is perfect for hot summer days. You can stay cool whilst looking chic by picking up dresses in jersey material and pairing them with other sports luxe accessories such as long socks and pumps. However for an interesting take on the trend why not really dress it up with high heeled shoes or sandals.

Sheer Panelling


The sheer trend was big all the way through the Autumn and Winter seasons but it is not going anywhere anytime soon. Fendi and a whole host of designers were still using the sheer panelling effect through their Spring/Summer previews and we know why… it is super sexy without being “slutty”. The sheer effect is perfect for those big nights out you have coming up in the summer, whilst also being chic enough for daytime events and formal occasions. If you pick a traditional little black dress version you are sure to look your absolute best this year and turn heads. Pair with simple statement heels and clutch for an effortless on trend outfit.

Ruffles


As we mentioned in the romantic style section, ruffles are going to again be big within dress detailling this Spring/Summer. They are essential for a whole host of different trends such as Grecian and Romantic styles, whist there is something ever so girly about ruffles on a party dress. Ruffles can come in a variety of forms but our favourties this season have to be in pastel shades (big trend colour) which give off a really cute and girly vibe. We are also massive fans of the asymmetric dress cut this year so look to combine this type of dress with ruffles for an outfit which will make you stand out in the crowd. Ruffles are also perfect for hiding parts of your body you may be conscious about, so look for styles that ruffle around the waist, hips and bust if you are curvy.

Maxi


I Think Maxi dresses are amazing. I mean they are just effortless and so versatile. Dress them up with heals and accessories or just throw it on over a bikini. Take a look of some of these awesome dresses below.

Which of these dresses do you like best? Which do you have in your wardrobe?