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Ask BB: Chic & Cheap Chevron Maxi Dresses for All Figures


Celebs rocking the maxi dress trend

I keep seeing all of these adorable chevron maxi dresses on Pinterest and in local boutiques. The problem is I'm 5'11" and I can never find cute maxis that are long enough for me. I have found them before at Old Navy but they are boring and plain colors. I don’t like the ankle look and want one that will touch the ground. Please help! —D.D.

It's funny you should ask this question because just yesterday a reader on Twitter asked me where to find maxi dresses for women on the shorter side! (My reply: You'll most likely have to hem your dress to fit your height.) So let's see if we can find some chevron maxi dress options for every height and figure.

{Shown above from left: Tall celebs Khloe Kardashian (5'10") and Alessandra Ambrosio (5'10") rock the maxi dress trend; Olivia Wilde toughens up a chevron maxi dress with a leather jacket and sneaks.}

Save on Celebrity Faves Like Tibi and Jack Rogers Today at RueLaLa.com

Deal du Jour

Three brands on sale today at RueLaLa.com caught my eye because they're all celebrity favorites, from Tibi (favored by Olivia Palermo), to Jack Rogers (famously worn by Jackie O.) to House of Harlow 1960 (designed and worn by Nicole Richie). Take your style cues from these trendsetting ladies, then shop the savings like a thrifty fashionista - happening now at RueLaLa.com.

My top picks:
1. Tibi Deep Coral Ponte Sleeveless Dress, $149.90 (down from $350)
2. House Of Harlow 1960 14K Plated & Silver Plated Necklace (featured in The Jewelry Box sale), $99.90 (down from $225)
3. Jack Rogers "Glitter Navajo" Leather Sandal, $79.90 (down from $138)