in the changing room – the maxi and the mini

by Karen Blanchard
19 June 2010
Dresses: H&M.
Two very different dresses that I bought.
The first is that quintessential vintage billowy maxi I’ve never quite found and this has all the elements. Floor length, low v-neck front with a teeny row of buttons. All in a transparent fabric. Cinched with a vintage belt, I want to wear this right now.
The other is a body con with ultra long skinny sleeves. The graphics remind me of Givenchy’s tribal black and white print for S/S 2010 and a diluted monotone version of McQueen’s reptilian graphics from the same season. Caylee thx for flagging this one. Apart from the price, the best part is how comfortable it is (like a giant pair of support tights).
Category: maxi, maxi dress

65 comments

  1. thehautepursuit says:

    MINI MAN! I saw this on caylee’s blog and totally fell in love with it. so freaking hot!!!!! buy it buy it.

  2. Sarah Dee says:

    Oh my gosh the maxi is divine!!!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  3. @chicspace says:

    you need both! they look great!

  5. Abi-Anne says:

    I’m absolutely in love with that maxi dress. Was just in my local H&M today, and there was nothing remotely similar here. 🙁
    Looks gorge on you!

  7. Candice says:

    the maxi is gorgeous! Beautiful print!

  8. Cindy says:

    both gorgeous. i could not pull off the mini but it’s incredible on you. the maxi i have to check out!

  9. Michelle Elaine says:

    You get away with rocking both so effortlessly! So I’ve come to the conclusion that my H&M sucks. It never has any of the stuff that folks like yourself are blogging about.

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  10. Glamour Bbey. says:

    I can’t find the minidress in Belgium! I’m so frustrated! Argggghhhh

  11. Blazerwhore says:

    definitely BOTH!! love love love

  12. Fashion Butter says:

    I am in love with the minidress. Short dress w/long sleeves and a print? My own personal heaven. I hope they have it when I finally have a chance to venture into the big city.

  13. sabina says:

    F-A-B-O-U-L-U-S

  14. Sara says:

    Love both!

  15. Dodo says:

    I’ve seen the maxi dress (that looks great on you!) but that second dress is many not in here. Hope it will arrive after sale because I need that one 😮

  17. "L" says:

    The fabric on the maxi dress looks nice, but I will have to say I like the mini better 🙂

  18. Karoline says:

    They are both amazing, yes! Love the mini especially.

  22. Ring My Bell says:

    Both are really nice but I loooooooove the mini. Karen you have a BANGING body!

    Ashley x

  23. Candace says:

    Both are AWE.SOME.NESS.

  24. thatsorad says:

    I love the shot in the dressing room!

  25. Lena says:

    They look amazing! You can pull off anything. Is the maxi from the H&M Trend department?

  26. Vanja says:

    Is that Pamela Love necklace that you’re wearing?

    Love the dresses! Second one is so 80s 🙂

  27. ShoesForDessert says:

    I love that maxi dress for basically the same reasons as you! And I love the idea of a body hugging mini with long sleeves, but I could NEVER pull off that pattern aha. You look stunning in both

  32. Jeanne-Ange says:

    I’m totally digging this h&m dress since i saw it the first time. Really thinking of grabbing it for myself.

    xx lafille

  34. RedHead says:

    Do you look bad in ANYTHING?
    No.
    Darn.
    There’s a great shop in Bristol that sells DMs, every time I walk past I think of you.

  35. marie says:

    both of the dresses are stunning <3

  36. Becky says:

    I love them both!

  37. Miri says:

    Love both of them, but I slightly prefer the mini dress ;o)

  38. KNITCAKE says:

    Lovely buys, I especially love the maxi dress.

  39. Susu Paris Chic says:

    I’m usually a devoted mini gal, but in this case I’d say that the maxi looks the best on you.

  40. Shamini says:

    Wow!
    these dresses are h&ms!! Just coming from h&m and there were no sign of these beautiful dresses!!! snif!
    but you look gorgeous as usual!
    kiss

  41. veronica says:

    Fin header ! 🙂

  42. kelly frances says:

    im in dire need of a sheer maxi for the summer!!

    <33
    heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com

  43. Mouthwash says:

    These are GREAT! i am loving the maxi. oooh i want it – it looks like perfection.

    Amber
    ambersmouthwash

  44. The Queen of Hearts says:

    Which H&M did you go to for these dresses? I really like them both but the second would look entirely too slutty on my figure.

    derherzen.blogspot.com

  45. Karen says:

    Queen of Hearts – 59th and Lexington. They are both upstairs near the back close ish to the changing rooms.

    Hautepursuit – I did I did!

    Michelle Elaine – go back and ask them to tell you where the DIVIDED section is with the black label inside the clothes. THat’s where these are from.

    Jeane Ange – at least go try it on and see if you like it in real life?

    Vanja – no its by fashionologie (website). I’ve linked their site below on earlier posts.

  47. Lainey says:

    I wish the stuff in all H&M’s are consistent! I’m in love with that maxi, but I doubt it’s in any of the stores in LA. Love the unique look of it.

  50. JENNIFER says:

    the maxi is fab, got it myself, it is wonderful to have in your closet..
    both keepers..!

    lifetodiscover.blogspot.com
    lifetodiscover.blogspot.com

  51. darlingdee says:

    Hi absolutely love love the maxi dress.

    You look fabulous Karen.

    xx
    D

  53. Style Souk says:

    It would be no hard shakes to wear either because both are sensational…

    Saying that, I marginally favour the maxi as it would better hide my ‘creme brulee and roast potato’ love handles… ;0)

  54. Blonde Caviar says:

    love both of them! They both look really good on you.

  55. Samira says:

    both very cute, but LOVE the maxi dress. perfect.

  56. Hannah says:

    I BOUGHT THAT MAXI DRESS!!!! I got it from the H&M in New York about four days ago. I love it so much!

  57. Karen says:

    Lizzy – dress twins! agree with what you said.

    Hannah – me too. I’m sure you’ll wear it alot.

    Style Souk – OMG lolol!!!

  58. caylee says:

    thanks for the shoutout!

    love both dresses, but the mini especially, of course! seriously, it looks so much better on your body; with my “love handles”, i don’t have that smooth hourglass shape that you have. oh well, i still cannot wait to wear mini out all this summer! and yes, the spandexy-fabric is to die for.

  59. Karen says:

    Caylee -my pleasure and the dress looks just as good on you too. We have different shapes but trust me you are the one that made me want it because of how great it looks on you!

    Spandexy – ha! good word for it.

  60. Nadette says:

    LOVE that mini!

  61. Silvia says:

    love that maxi dress, the mini I don’t really like! to futuristic for my style! hugs
    sissi

  62. Jenna says:

    I love the print on both! The maxi is relaxed and summery while the mini is sexy and great for keeping warm (those spandex-y arms get hot!) while still showing off your legs.

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