Happy Thursday!! I love going to the beach during the summer and to be honest who doesn’t? The sunsets are spectacular and the sand and water are just the right temperature. If you have been following my Instagram account you probably know that I am completely obsessed with sunsets so naturally I think the best time to go to the beach is closer to the sunset. Even though it gets very hot in Houston, and I mean scorching hot, the beach always has better weather because of the water! There aren’t any beaches in Houston with clear water because of the Gulf, so getting in the water means not being able to see your toes or the rest of your body. I haven’t made it to the beach a lot this year because of a hectic work schedule, but I finally made it a few weeks ago and I really do regret not going earlier!
I absolutely love this red flowy dress I bought from Urban Outfitters a few years ago. It is nearly impossible for me to find a long flowy dress because I am short and the worst part is that I love maxi dresses! They are never going to go out of style for the summer and who would want them to? They are soo versatile and can be easily taken from a day to a night outfit. One of the best things that worked for me in terms of long dresses is looking for dresses that have a high-low shape. They are not as long as the traditional maxi dresses so they don’t need to be altered as much or altered at all for that matter.
I try not to buy maxi dresses online since it’s really hard to gauge the length unless you know the measurements on the dress (some places don’t provide this). If you are looking to buy a maxi dress online and you are short like me, make sure you try to look for a dress that cuts off at the model’s calves. These dresses will definitely be full length for you! Another alternative is to get maxi dresses altered because let’s face it; every girl needs a maxi dress in her closet!