10th Commandment: March 11
Mar 11, 2014
Full midi-skirts are in vogue for the spring season. This one from Dorothy Perkins allows you to indulge in a trendy piece without breaking the bank. I adore the ballerina pink hue and the wider pleats. The texture on the fabric is nice as well.
I also found this white Topshop skirt ($96) and this black Aqua skirt ($78). Prefer your midi on the slimmer side? This high-waist midi-skirt from Express ($59) and this printed OXO skirt ($46) are both nice choices.
Plus-size: Asos Curve Midi Skirt ($33) Petite: Asos black midi ($38) and Dorothy Perkins Blush Midi ($35) Tall: Blush Knife-Pleated Midi Skirt ($39)
I’d like to see how you would style this, especially for size 12 and up.
If you’re concerned about wearing a fuller skirt, belt it. I would tuck in a structured button up blouse and grab a wide stretchy belt to accentuate the waist. Also, fuller skirt means slimmer blouse. Choose a fuller blouse and you’re going to look like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man even if you’re a size -0.
How do you feel about midi skirts and dresses for us vertically challenged? I feel like that would just shallow me up and make me look even shorter.
I’m a short gal as well and I think it’s all about the length of the skirt – it shouldn’t fall more than an inch or two past your knees – and you have to wear heels with the skirt, no exceptions. Flats will just make you look stumpy.
Lauren / http://www.casualglamstyle.com
It’s all about proportion and length. Don’t choose one that’s too full. Also, the length should be kept more at a “just below knee” length. A wedge or heel will help lengthen the leg as well.
I bought this J. Crew fairly full skirt (https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/410331?cm_mmc=ProductSearch-_-us-_-Skirts-_-Pleated&gclid=CPHC_puKi70CFcli7AodV1AAkw). I’m about 5’3″ and I had simmilar concerns. I think the key is fairly fitted tucked in top https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418056&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446612377&R=808895244727&P_name=Joie&N=1553+306418056+1808&bmUID=kiNB2GF) and of course heels.
But I think the thing that does the most for making the silhouette seem clean is about as nipped of a waist as you can handle.
i ordered that ASOS Curve skirt in navy during last week’s 20% off of sale sale. I’m *so* excited for it to come in!