Advice for choosing women’s skirts
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Index: 1. Short body 2. Curvy body 3. Tummy 4. Short waisted / long legs: 5. Long waisted / short legs 6. Pear shaped |
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This section contains advice to help you to choose the skirt style that is the most flattering for your figure type.
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Short body:
Shape:
Try tapered, straight skirts or subtle a-line skirts.
Choose a knee length skirt.
If the skirt is too long or too short, it can make you appear shorter.
For your best look:
- Choose a skirt with an off-center slit to make legs look longer.
- Try styles with vertical detailing, such as subtle draping, seams, trims, or piping.
- Consider wearing high heels with your skirt.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your short stature:
- Patch pockets
- Hem details
- Styles that end at the middle of your calf
- Anything that is too girly
Curvy body:
Shapes:
Slightly tapered skirts are flattering.
Try skirts with an a-line shape as a possible option.
For your best look:
- Look for styles with a flat front and a side or back zipper.
- If you are thick in the middle, choose low waist styles or styles without a waistband.
- If you want to show off your waist, choose something with a waistband or belt and tuck in your top.
- Look for flat textured fabrics that stretch a little.
- Choose fabrics that are soft and fluid enough to float over your curves.
- Use an off-center slit to draw attention to the legs.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your curvy figure:
- Stiff fabrics
- Styles with a lot of volume
- Pleats
- Appliquéd pockets
- Horizontal detailing
Tummy:
Shapes:
Look for skirts with a flattering, slightly tapered shape and a-line styles.
For your best look:
- Choose styles without a waistband.
- Go for skirts with a flat front and a side or back zipper.
- Choose dark colours and flat fabrics.
- If hips and thighs are slender, consider a lighter-colored skirt and a darker colored long top.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your tummy:
- Bias cuts
- Pleats
- Front darts
- Wrap styles
- Bulky or gathered skirts
- Front pockets
Short waisted / long legs:
Shapes:
Look for a skirt with a straight shape and a low waistline.
For your best look:
- Choose skirts without a waistband.
- Wear tops that fall below the waistline and do not tuck them in.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your short waisted stature and long legs:
- High waisted styles
- Wide waistbands
- Belts of a contrasting color
- Any horizontal detailing near the top of the skirt.
Long waisted / short legs:
Shapes:
Straight styles will seem to elongate your legs.
Look for skirts with a high waistline.
Choose a length between just above the knee to no longer than an inch and a half below the knee.
For your best look:
- Choose a short jacket or top.
- Try a skirt style with an off-center or front slit to make legs appear longer.
- Try vertical detailing, such as subtle draping, seams, trims, or piping, to help with balance.
- Consider single pleats in the front or back, but the fabric must be soft and fluid.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your long waisted stature and short legs:
- Skirts with horizontal patterns
- Any hem details
Pear shaped:
Shapes:
Choose a skirt with a moderate a-line or a softly draped style.
Try tapered, knee length skirts.
For your best look:
- Look for styles without a waistband.
- Choose a skirt with mostly dark and muted colors.
- Look for vertical details, like a center pleat, stitching, or stripes, to elongate your silhouette.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your pear shaped figure:
- Slanted, flap, or patch pockets
- Pleated skirts
- Bias cuts
- Horizontal details, like seams.