It’s no secret that I cannot wait until Nina Proudman returns to our screens this year for the sixth season of Offspring.
In anticipation I find myself channelling a little Nina style here and there. Last week it was this outfit, today it’s a cotton maxi dress that I just know Neens would add a denim jacket and knee-high boots to.
The dress comes from new-ish Australia label, fabrik. I featured the label here on the blog in summer and I continue to be impressed by its feminine and “refined bohemian” designs.
Designer Sarah Hardie worked alongside Lee Matthews after finishing her fashion and textiles studies and fabrik was inspired by the birth of Sarah’s daughter.
The model
fabrik Dandelion maxi $149.95
and me
Fabrik maxi dress (I’m wearing size 4) | FRANKiE4 Footwear boots (these are last year’s but I now have this year’s tan leather version)
It’s no secret that I do like to mix up my #everydaystyle, so while I don’t opt for boho every day, it is one of my style personalities that likes to come out to play.
There’s a whole lot of ease in autumn of opting for a maxi dress instead of jeans. I love adding boots – my preference is ankle boots on account of the comfort levels I get from my FRANKiE4S – and, if it’s cooler, a knit cardi or denim jacket.
This shape of maxi dress works for me as it falls from under the bust. Yes, it’s quite “booby”, which I’m ok with but if you’re not, wear with a bandeau-style bra.
It’s a gorgeous 100% rayon fabric, so is absolutely delicious to wear. The fabric itself has been hand-printed with the dandelion print and the white piping trim completes the quality finish.
Length-wise, I’m 166cm tall and this fell to the floor for me (so good to note if you’re taller than me). I plan to get it altered to ankle level. When you see your boots or shoes in a maxi dress or skirt, it helps with the visual proportions and prevents this style of garment from overwhelming.
Are you on team maxi dress for autumn? Love a bit of boho in your wardrobe? Hanging out for Nina to return? Wondering if her style will have changed?
* These pieces were gifted to me for editorial consideration. Full disclosure policy here.
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I like a maxi dress because it makes for an easy Sunday night outfit for Church, I prefer the more casual vibe as vintage sticks out too much and I don’t want to make others feel uncomfortable 🙂
I’ve had a ‘thing’ for blue lately, so this could work in my wardrobe!
Love blue, love maxis, love the print, love my boobs out now and again, love the sleeves. Nikki is the skirt tiered? It doesn’t look like it on your photos but does on the website? Yesterday and today were 40 in Perth! No sign of Autumn here …
great boobs ; )
Love boho, love the print and the dress on both of you. I would wear it, but agree it would need to be a bit shorter, otherwise I would look like the old woman who lived in a shoe 🙂 Cannot wait for the cooler weather, so over the humidity! Kathryn 🙂
I hope it changes up a little Lisa … still Nina essence but will some new twists!
You look fab, and it’s nice for the ladies to get a bit of airtime, can you still wear an everyday bra with it? I’m looking forward to seeing this one once altered and in some of your everyday shots with layers as it gets cooler, I like the idea of a long dress for Autumn/Winter, but haven’t tried it yet. Mind you I’m a fair bit shorter than you, maxing out at 156cm! I should probably get some of those boots!
I’m wearing an everyday bra in this photo Michelle and yes will wear as it cools down. The key for a maxi at a shorter height is to have the length altered to suit and keep the amount of fabric in the skirt to a minimum – so look for tapered or streamlined styles.
Wow – you should wear it more often – that dress looks GREAT on you! Have a lovely week.
Thanks Petra … will wear it when it does actually turn to autumn here!
Hmm, too nightie-ish for me.
Style is a personal thing that’s for sure Karen!
Love it, but the blue won’t work for me – on the hunt for maxis in earthy tones… And waiting for Sydney to decide that having summer forever just isn’t necessary so I can break out my Boho Bird denim maxi skirt again!
Brisbane is not playing ball with autumn either Karen!
So pretty, very Nina, love the print. (But what is that model DOING??).
Amanda x
Thinking about dinner? Lol
Not worrying about a thing!
Lucky buggar 😀