Trend to Try.. Maxi Skirts

Dare to Wear: The Maxi Skirt! by purple.nails.pink.toes.<3 featuring Rick Owens skirts

Olive Crop Tee, $26
Stripe Knot Crop Top, 14 GBP
Balmain Crystal-embellished wrap jacket, $2,151
Detachable-sleeve leather jacket, $809
Wool-blend paneled maxi skirt, $800
Floral Lace Corset, $11
Seychelles Carousel, $65
Strappy Gladiator Sandals, $22
SUEDE AND TULLE SANDALS, 546 GBP
Knotted leather sandals, $795
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA - EXTRA LONG KNOTTED BELT, 143 EUR

So I will admit that I'm not exactly the biggest fan of maxi dresses, yet alone maxi skirts. I'm not sure why... I guess I just prefer shorter lengths since you know, it is summer! But looking around at other blogs I've been inspired to create these looks. And I get why this trend has been so big in the past... Maxi skirts are all about simple dressing. You can pretty much wear it with anything and look very pulled together and polished (albeit in 30 degree weather?). What's your opinion on this trend? I'd say it works for many occasions... BBQ, day at the park, day out shopping, grocery shopping perhaps. Even works for an evening out, maybe not a wild party (ok definitely not a wild party).. but cocktail hour? I say, have fun with this trend and play around with proportions. Ta-ta =)