May 7, 2012 
Some items of clothing are super easy to buy and wear, like shift dresses or straight-legged jeans. Other items are more tricky, and like a happy hour when you haven’t eaten dinner, can easily turn into a complete disaster. One such piece is the maxi skirt. It’s a major trend this season, but just like amusement park rides, speed dating, and middle school dances, you have to follow a lot of rules to not end up in trouble.
- Only wear a maxi skirt if you are taller than you are wide.
- Your skirt should never drag on the ground. The only thing more off-putting than looking like a slob in over-sized clothing is anything you’re wearing having contact with the giant toilet that is a city street.
- Approach patterns with caution: horizontal stripes can get really unflattering really fast and florals can quickly drift into “Third Grade Social Studies Teacher” territory.
- No drawstrings. Frankly, this should be a rule enforced in nearly all clothing purchases.
- “Bulk” is a four letter word (unless you’re buying wine in it). Avoid ruffles, tiering, ruching or anything else that adds unwanted volume.
Memorize these rules. If you can’t do that, just put them in your phone for handy reference. You might even look more popular while you shop if other people think you’re texting someone.
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love this ladies!!! you guys never cease to amaze
Aw, thanks! We love our readers!
lol I never realized there were rules — NOW I KNOW!!! will make sure not to break these this summer!!
Yes! Stay tuned for more “Overruled!” features — we have lots of funny rules to share!
this is great, thanks! any thoughts on the sheer maxi’s?
how about the mullet maxi?
http://www.thefashionpolice.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mullet-skirt.jpg
and the denim maxi?
http://www.denimology.com/2011/01/whatc4001213049_p1_v1_m56577569832149389_347x683-thumb-466×502-59125.jpg