However, back in December I discovered the wonders of the midi skirt. The first midi skirt I purchased was a misguided side split midi skirt for NYE, I was skeptical at first but it hugged in all the right places and I felt like a strong powerful women, I didn't feel frumpy at all.
Don't get my wrong it took me several attempts to find the midi skirt to suit my body. I'm only 5'4 so midi skirts always come up longer on me anyway, so I ordered a bunch from misguided and began to try them on. I found the best fitted ones for myself were the skirts that come to the models knees but on me fell just below the knee. I also found that the side split skirts did wonders for me, the seams were in all the right places and hugged my figure perfectly, and they gave that little bit of sexiness to any outfit.
I have never been very confident with my body, I am a typical women. Even if people say i've got a great figure I never felt it, until I purchased my first midi skirt and it made me feel good. I would never in a million years of thought I would be wearing a body-con midi skirt, but I did and it made me feel good about myself again. I know, sad that a midi skirt can make me change my perceptions of my body, but it did.
Here are some foolproof tips to help you master the midi skirt:
1. Consider your height. If you are not all that tall like myself then stick to a midi skirt that hits just above or below your knee, any longer and you'll make yourself look shorter. If you are lucky enough to be tall, any length will do as long as it doesn't hit your ankles, that is a maxi skirt not a midi skirt.
2. Find your style. If you are not that confident try out different styles like I did. The fit and flare midi skirts are perfect especially if you're that little taller than myself. I personally find the fit and flare midi a bit too out of my comfort zone regarding my everyday style, so although I am in love with the style I know I would never have the opportunity to wear one. The body con midi skirts are perfect for those girl’s nights out they add a bit of class to an outfit (in my opinion anyway), but they can also be perfect for everyday if you find that perfect midi.
3. Pairings. If you opt for a bold coloured midi, then temper it with a neutral top; beige, white, black those sorts of tones. If you opt for the pleated or fuller options of midi skirts, keep the top simple. You want the focus of the outfit to be on the midi skirt, so bear that in mind. Shirts look great with the A-line midi skirts; they add an extra bit of texture to the outfit. Tight fitting tops are definitely the best option when it comes to the pleated or fuller options of midi skirts, but it all depends on your style and your comfort zone.
The Daytime Look
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| Skirt: Asos. Top: Topshop. Jacket: Topshop. Shoes: Converse. Bag: Accessorize |
The Evening Look
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| Skirt: Misguided. Top: H&M. Jacket: Topshop. Boots: Topshop |
The Dressy Look
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| Skirt: Misguided. Top: Forever 21. Jacket: H&M. Heels: Dune |
These are just a few of the ways I style midi skirts. Misguided definitely get my vote for a great place to find a midi skirt, but the more I look elsewhere the more I find the perfect midi.
It took my a few months but I finally found the perfect daywear midi skirts and what is even better is it can be easily dressed up for a night out as well.
What is your opinion on the midi skirt?
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