Midi Skirts Are Having A Moment
I tend to love long or short skirts but the truth is, I’m finding mid-length skirts are easier to wear. They cover a multitude of sins (I’m looking at you, aging knees) but will give you lots of options.
This month Cindy and I are thrilled to be joined by our incredibly chic friend Vicki, to talk about skirts. You may remember, I raved about Vicki’s brilliant little book.
Midi skirts flatter all figures and are a great piece to dress up or down. They are a graceful look for many occasions. They look wonderful with heels, flats, and even knee-high boots. As with all dresses, skirts, and crop pants… they are most flattering when they are hemmed to a spot where your leg narrows.
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They’re modest yet feminine, without being too girly. Midi skirts are easy to walk in, and comfy to wear. They’re best worn with a shorter or tucked-in top to lengthen the look of your leg and give you a flattering proportion (1/3 – 2/3 ). A nude or your skin color shoe will help elongate your leg which makes you look taller.
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If you don’t like to tuck in your top, try a shorter top or a sweater that stops at your high hip level. Another option is to wear a longer third piece open over the top and skirt.
I ran across this skirt in Nordstrom last week and absolutely loved it! It’s a great addition to my wardrobe for now and into the fall. It comes in several prints but this rose color spotted pattern spoke to me. It has an animal print vibe in a cool tone which as you know, is a favorite for me. It is classy and elegant, but fun and different.
I love the idea of wearing a midi skirt with a simple cotton tee and some easy sandals for now… then styled with knee boots and a cashmere sweater for fall.
Let’s go read what Vicki Archer and Cindy Hattersley have to say about skirts. I love being inspired by other women’s creativity and style, don’t you?
The skirt is very flattering. I don’t care for black worn near the face as we get older..it really tends to drain us. The black boots look a bit too heavy for the fabrication of the skirt. I think a light coloured top and a pair of more feminine flats would work better. A metallic or clear acrylic framed pair of sunglasses to blend with your hair colour would also soften the look.
I enjoy your blog and hope to see more outfits as you move towards Fall in the Northern hemisphere. Here on the Eastern Coast of Australia we have enjoyed a mild Winter and have been wearing a lot of longer skirts…as I get older I think the longer skirts work well and are more flattering than a shorter pencil or fit and flare style.I have a few Summer dresses in this length ..they are cool and comfortable in the hot tropical weather that will be creeping up on us soon.
Midi is my favorite length for all year round, with boots, booties, sandals, you name it. Of course there are some for winter, and others for summer. I thought I couldn’t wear pleats until I tried a midi with relaxed micro-pleats. I changed my mind. I have the height to carry it off.
the boots are too clumsy to that skirt also for shirt and boots are the color too dark. Otherwise
I agree what you think about midi or long skirts.
This is a tricky style for me. Both fabric and length have to be right. It works best on me with boots.
What a great look for you! I have not worn skirts or dresses for years. No capris or shorts either. Unfortunately, my legs goes straight down to my big veiny ankles, and I’m only 5′-1′. AAGH! Maybe I could try a maxi with boots this winter. Love your blog!
A maxi or midi with knee boots is such a great look. Give it a try