Saturday, March 23, 2013

The Return of the Midi Skirt..

The midi skirt - this item of clothing has earned the rep for being a piece that only certain women can wear.  Sure, a mid-calf hemline can be tricky to master if you don't have model-esque gams - but it's not impossible, so I've done some digging to prove it!

The midi skirt is this season's must-have piece, but it has a tricky habit of bisecting us in the most unflattering ways, making us look shorter, squatter, and generally un-Mad-Men-like!  But don't fret! There are definitely ways to make it work well for you.

The key here is to experiment with skirt lengths - sticking with options that range from just below the knee to just above the ankle - until you find the hemline that hits your leg at a flattering point.  Once you've found the right spot all you need to do is find the perfect skirt!


A skirt with some texture and volume is the easiest thing to throw on.  Just make sure it doesn't swallow your frame.  Taller ladies can go as low as their ankles, while shorter girls should stick with just-below-the-knee length.

How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide


Don't shy away from fitted midi-skirts.  Balance out the sexiness with a looser cropped top that ends at your waist and add tough shoes.  Shorter gals - make sure this skirt hits you above the widest part of your calf.

How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide


I love the look of a high-waisted denim skirt with a long line of buttons (either slim fit or A-line), but a thick material can make an outfit look dated.  Instead, choose a lighter denim like a chambray that will drape more beautifully.

How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide


Because they take up so much surface area, brightly colored midi skirts should only be worn with duller tones.  Nude ankle boots and a pastel shirt let this tomato-red skirt shine.

How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide


Betty Draper had the right idea!  Update the class full skirt, blouse, and pump uniform with a pretty jersey blouse, a roomy skirt, and pointy-toe shoes!  Lovely and appropriate for the office!

How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide


Still a little nervous about so much fabric?  A skirt with a sheer panel can help you achieve the same silhouette but show off some more of your leg.  Love this look!


How To Wear Midi Skirts- Midi Skirt Shopping Guide



1 comment:

  1. The pretty blonde in the red skirt makes my penis so hard it hurt, just jacked off to her picture

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