Going to new lengths: The most flattering maxis of the season

Keep the skirt close to the body, like the Helmut Lang in the top photo.

Make sure to show some leg, either with a slit or a sheer overlay: BCBG Runway, Marc Jacobs and Pucci.

A wide leg silk pajama pant–which billows when you walk– is much sexier than a full skirted maxi, especially if you’re petite or full figured: (Dries Van Notten and Haider Ackermann. ). Done correctly, it’s also a stunning evening look. All images from Style.com

Get The Look of Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 Now

Here are two of my favorite looks from Dries for Fall 2011.

Now, if you want to take a leap of faith with me and wear the look of Dries now at a fraction of the price, go check out the BCBG Runway collection, where you will find one of the best dresses of this season at any price.

The image  of the dress, below, doesn’t even begin to do the dress justice, in part because it is layered over a long sleeve t shirt.

All images from Style.com

Take a leap of faith with me here and you will thank me later. In select BCBG stores now.