Skirts Styles For
Your Body
By
Lakeysha Green
We women come in a variety of beautiful
shapes and sizes, with unique features
we love to show off, or in some
cases cleverly disguise. So whether
you are tall, petite, curvy, or
thin, here are our top picks of
skirt styles to flatter your silhouette..
Curvy
Show
off the natural curves of your body
in fabrics with good drape in flare
cuts, circle skirts and bias skirts.
Styles such as straight skirts and
A-lines help to minimize the appearance
of full hips and bottom. Pencil
skirts are flattering, but avoid
of versions of this style with hemlines
that are very tapered, (narrow at
the hem) as this will visually widen
your hips.
To
avoid exaggerating the width of
your hips, ensure your skirts have
enough ease throughout the hip and
thigh so the skirt does not cling,
or gather. Also, check for proper
construction, such as darts and
seaming for the best shape and fit.
Thin
If
you desire skirts that give more
shape, look no further. A pencil
skirt with a body skimming fit that
narrows at the knee will give the
appearance of a curvier silhouette.
Popular styles such as godets, flare,
and pleated skirts will also provide
more shape to your silhouette.
For
a more shapely bottom, look for
skirts that skim along the hips
and thighs and then flare out slightly
for an appealing silhouette. Remember
to select cuts and fabrics that
add volume and drape well, avoiding
skirts that hang shapelessly from
the body.
Tall &
Petite
Balancing
your vertical height with your body
shape is all about the hemlines.
The best skirt lengths for petites
range from mini to middle of the
calf worn with heels. Shorter hemlines
visually elongate your legs, giving
your body a more balanced appearance.
The
best hemlines for tall women are
above the knee, just below the knee,
or full length. Fitted skirts worn
just below the knee give shows off
long legs, while providing visual
balance to the body. Play up long
legs this season with a tiered skirt
and heels for chic volume, or hemlines
that stop just above the knee paired
with your favorite flats.
