Advice for choosing women’s skirts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
