How To Wear: Midi Skirts
I hope everyone found my last How To Wear post about maxi skirts helpful! Today I am going to teach you how to wear the newest trend in skirt style: Midi skirts! Designers including Rodarte, Celine, Prada and Louis Vuitton featured them on their spring 2012 ready-to-wear catwalks making tea length skirts all the rage for winter and spring. The trend was originally popularized in the early 1970s as fashions transitioned from flower power to seventies sleek. As always, fashion has repeated itself and the midi is the must-have piece for 2012. (Personally, I attribute its revival to the continued success of Mad Men, but that's just me) What do you think?)
Unfortunately, these trendy skirts are not the easiest things to wear. I'm sure many of you have noticed them, but have been skirting the subject (pun intended... I couldn't help myself). Wear one that's too short and you look squat. Wear one that's too long and you look like a bag lady. Fortunately, I've put together a few foolproof tips to help you master the midi:
- Consider your height. If you are short, stick to a skirt that hits just above or below the knee. For taller ladies, any length will do so long as it doesn't go below your ankles (otherwise you will be in maxi territory).
- Length is everything! You can totally ruin the midi look if your skirt is just 2 inches too long or too short. Ideally, you want a midi to hit mid shin, where you leg begins to thin out. If a skirt hits at the thicker part of you leg, it will make you look stalky. If need be, get it hemmed to an appropriate length. Trips to the tailor are always worth it!
- Perfect pairings. If you wear a bold color midi, temper it with a neutral blouse. As for pleated or fuller options, keep the top simple. I like to wear my midi with a silk button down, a knotted crewneck sweater, or a closer fitting top.
What do you think about the midi look?
XO Lauren
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Its always such a thin line to wear a midi skirt in a perfect combination!!! Think the best way is it to combine it with a classy piece.
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The midi skirt is adorable especially once you find the length that works on you. Then the big question is what kind of coat to wear with the midi? Many of us are in winter weather and can't just add on a blazer. We have to wear a coat or we'll freeze! Is a shorter coat ok or would knee length be or is to the floor best?
P.S.-in tip #2 line 4 there is a lil typo, you should be your. If you ever need a proofreader, haha.
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awesome Lauren! I have been thinking of trying the midi skirt, but havent been sure how to make it work for me as a tall girl. Any suggestions on best places to shop?? Thanks!!! :)
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Love the midi skirt! Thanks for the tips. Can you please do a post on handbags? I am wanting to buy a new handbag but not sure what will be in for the spring/summer. I find your posts so helpful and would love to see what you suggest for all price points. Thanks!
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Awesome post! Usually wearing skirts with my scrawny little legs just makes me look terrible, but now that I now the rules for my size, maybe I can pull off the look :)
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I love your style and your fashion tips. I'm a huge fan and customer (usually buying your line at Kohls and mixing with my jewels). Super cool post. I'll take the tips and try tomorrow. Thanks again, Tati from www.sadeesays.com
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I always feel like I'm too short for these skirts but I love them!
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I really love this look. It's so classic and feminine. If only there were more places that had these skirts designed for short women. -
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i love this look but i think i'd be scared to try it out! i love how classy and polished it is.
xoamy
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I'd honestly prefer the maxi look
midi skirts make me look like a roly-poly or something like that :-D at least I bet they would, I haven't already tried them on
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Lauren,
ese lock, me gusta mucho, una pena ser bajita y esas faldas me sientan fatal.
Te pido un favor, ¿PodrÃas hacer una entrada de cosas que podemos llevar las chicas bajitas y rellenitas? Para estar a la moda pero no parecer más gordas.
Hago deporte, y como sano. Pero mi constitucion siempre es grande.
¿Que nos recomiendas?
Un besos desde El Pais Vasco
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I really like it! I think I need to try on a few and see what works for my body type since I'm a bit petite, but I love this trend (and I'm a big Mad Men fan... Is there anyone chicer than Betty Draper?!) Anyway, thanks so much for these helpful tips! Can't wait to give it a try!
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