Rocker gone hippie?

Is that? Could it be? Gwen Stefani wearing a loose, formless dress? Why, she almost looks…bohemian! Well, don’t let the hippie style fool you; that Cynthia Vincent maxi dress that she was sporting last year cost a cool $372, according to Fabsugar.

But maxi dresses (opposite of a mini dress in case you’re still pondering the name) certainly are a hot spring trend right now — they’re bright and colorful, easy to wear –  and can be totally affordable. It’s like slipping on a nightgown and going out in public…if you’re into that sort of thing. Plus it seems all the celebrities are into them now — Gwen Stefani, the Olson Twins, several contestants on American Idol, and most importantly  Sheree on the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

And right now, BeallsFlorida is having a sale on maxi dresses — all throughout the month of March, they’re only $19.99!

Plus Nordstrom and Shopbop have some great designer maxi dress styles too. Pair them with a cute pair of heels and you’re ready for spring!