There is no garment more comfortable than a skirt. If you finally want to give skirts a go, now is as good a time as any. Creating a skirt outfit may seem daunting, but once you try, you’ll see how versatile and easy to style skirts are. You can wear them anywhere, anytime, regardless of the weather.
If wearing a skirt is new to you, let us help you by giving you some pointers and styling secrets. Let’s jump right in.
Things to keep in mind when choosing a skirt
Not all skirts fit all body types. So, when choosing a skirt for yourself, you need to pay attention to proportions and silhouettes.
You should always choose skirts that elongate you. For example, inverted triangle and pear body types look very good in flared skirts. Whereas straight, pencil skirts fit almost all body types.
The next thing to pay attention to is the length of the skirt. Most women like wearing knee-length skirts, whether that is above or below the knees. This is a perfect skirt length because it visually balances body proportions.
Another thing to keep in mind when wearing a skit is footwear. With skirts, footwear can make a lot of difference. You can dress the skirt up or down with your footwear. With a skirt, you can wear boots, booties, heels, flats, and even sneakers. It all depends on what kind of look you’re going for.
How to style different types of skirts
Now that you know what to pay attention to when choosing a skirt for your body type, we can move on to styling different kinds of skirts.
Styling midi skirts
Let’s start with probably the most difficult type of skirt to style – a midi skirt. Styling a midi skirt can be tricky, and if you don’t do it right, the skirt can look unflattering on you, and on top of that, it can make you look shorter and stockier.
To achieve a good midi skirt look, you should pay close attention to the footwear you choose. Stay away from ankle straps when styling a midi dress. Instead, go for flats or sneakers.
Pairing your midi skirt with a shirt and cropped jacket or a cardigan is a safe choice. Softly tuck the shirt in your skirt waistband and put on a cropped jacket or a cardigan, and there you have it, the perfect midi skirt outfit.
Styling mini skirts
Mini skirts are always the most interesting and fun to style. With them, you can go in many directions. For example, a great way to create a casual, laid-back look is by pairing a mini skirt with a graphic T-shirt. Simply, tuck the T-shirt in or knot it and complete the look with a pair of sneakers or chunky combat boots.
On the other hand, mini skirt and blazer sets are perfect for slightly more formal occasions and they never go out of style. A blazer can elevate any type of skirt and make your look a bit more sophisticated.
An oversized sweater and a mini skirt is also a very popular look. These two pieces will work in opposition to one another, which will make the outfit more visually interesting.
When it comes to footwear, mini skirts can be paired with almost any type of shoes.
Styling maxi skirts
Maxi skirts aren’t always the most flattering on everyone, but you can highlight your curves by tucking in your tops.
Whether you are wearing a simple T-shirt, a blouse, or an oversized sweater, just by tucking it in the skirt, you can make your curves more highlighted. You can also opt for cropped tops with maxi skirts, or very popular corset tops.
A very trendy look is a maxi silk skirt paired with an oversized sweater. Similarly, ladies love wearing simple button-downs tucked into flowy maxi skirts.
Additionally, you can pair maxi dresses with different types of footwear. Boots are the most popular option, but women also wear flats and ankle booties.
Styling denim skirts
The comeback of denim skirts was huge this year. So, if you want to hop on the denim skirt train, you should know how to properly style a denim skirt.
Whether you are styling a maxi or a mini denim skirt, you can achieve a nice elegant, and feminine look by pairing them with silk or lace tops. The juxtaposition of a denim fabric and a silk or lace one is perfect for achieving the desired effect.
This fall, maxi denim skirts are super popular and a great way to style them is with cable knit sweaters and booties. To finish off this look, you can add an oversized coat.
Of course, you can also dress up your denim skirt with a nice blazer or a cardigan. Ultimately, it all depends on the occasion and your preferences.
Styling leather skirts
Natural fabrics and textiles are best paired with leather or pleather skirts. So, you can pair your leather skirt with a cotton jumper or a simple cotton T-shirt. Leather skirts are very versatile pieces, and they can be paired with many different kinds of tops.
A leather-on-leather look is very trendy, so you can pair your leather skirt with a leather jacket and a pair of boots. You can also dress up your leather skirt with a good blazer and a pair of high heels.
As mentioned, a leather skirt is a very versatile piece and it can go from very casual and laid-back to very formal. It’s all about the pieces you combine it with.
Styling pleated skirt
The amazing texture of pleated skirts is a great base for mixing and matching textures. You can style your pleated skirt with a cable-knit sweater and a pair of animal print boots. If the weather is colder, add a wool coat on top.
Mini pleated skirts can be styled in numerous ways. For example, a schoolgirl look is very trendy. If you want to recreate this look, pair your pleated mini skirt with a white button-down and a blazer, and add white crew socks and loafers to finish the look.
Midi pleated skirt can be styled with a simple T-shirt, a trench coat, and a pair of high boots. Pleated skirts are great for experimenting, so don’t be afraid to think out of the box with these types of skirts.
Conclusion
Styling skirts may seem daunting when you’re just starting. In reality, skirts are the easiest garments to style. It’s all about what looks good on your body shape and your personal preferences, the rest you will get the hang of pretty fast.
Article by Erin Lane
