Spring/Summer 2008 Trend Alert: Ruffle-Trim-Bottom Maxi Dress

I’m seeing a pattern lately: lots of maxi (and mini!) dresses with ruffle trim on the skirt edges. Reminds me of the ‘gypsy’ maxi skirt/dress trend from the past few years. And me likey.

Maxi dresses are perfect as Hot-Mama-To-Be wear, as so eloquently shown recently by #2 favorite 2008 Celeb Hot-Mama-To Be, Angelina Jolie (my #1 being, of COURSE, Halle Berry–hey…speaking of Halle, she’s been quiet lately… Isn’t she due this month??)

Anyhoo, apparently moms-to-be are going crazy online asking about the dress Angelina Jolie wore earlier this week (at an airport in Austin, TX with her son Maddox). The dress is designed by Gerard Darel –and it’s from his Spring Summer 2008 collection (thanks Lainey!)  Click here to see more pics of Angelina in this dress.

Angelina ordered the first dress shown above in “Mauve”.  Check out the floral-print sheer one.  Angie reportedly ordered this one too.  *Blinks at picture* Wow… Is that dress on the right-hand side actually SHEER??? Umm.. okay… Cool, I guess? Sorry, but this Hot Mama right here couldn’t parade the street with that on.  Maybe for the hubby?  Ah, so maybe that’s why Angelina got the sheer one too?  For Braddy Boy?  Hee-hee-hee…But I digress…

Lord only knows how much the Gerard Darel dresses cost, but hey, you know I’m all for finding the Same Look for Less, right?   Fine.   I’ll throw in an expensive one for my luxury-budget Hot Mamas for good measure.  Now everyone can be happy.

Maxi dresses aren’t only a smart pregnancy fashion choice, its a smart choice pre, during and post-pregnancy. Throw on some gladiator sandals, a cute oversized bag, some shades and you’re good to go for the spring/summer!

Here’s the guide to the dresses showcased in the opening pic:

1. dELiA*s – Jaclyn Dress $49.50 USD
2. NET-A-PORTER – Nolias Maxi Dress by Malene Birger WAS: $512.72 NOW: $265.20
3. Forever 21 – Prairie Long Dress $27.50 USD
4. Old Navy – Woman’s Plus Halter Maxi Dress – $39.50 USD
5. Newport News – Ruffle trim long dress Was $49.00, Now $25.00 USD