Skirts are one of the easiest garments to make use of when you want to have fun with trendy patterns, prints, and colors in quite a foolproof way.
Thanks to the fact that they lie far from your face, the color issue, that’s frequently tricky for most garments, is instantly bypassed, while the wearability issue, which often arises when it comes to pants and trousers, is generally lower.
In this post and in the following one, we will go over the most flattering styles that allow you to embrace the latest trends while at the same time boosting your figure, so as to pull off an outcome that will look eye-catching in a very sophisticated way.
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The first thing to consider when shopping for new items is that, interestingly enough, patterns and colors that are frequently considered as staples are usually the less appropriate choice, if you want to flatter your figure.
If a printed or bold colored skirt in some unusual fabric can liven up your look (and style), flattering your silhouette while making the most of your assets, the same can’t be said of a plain, black tube skirt – which is very good news indeed, as it means that, with skirts, you can have fun with the countless options provided each season by fashion.
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In general, you can achieve amazing and figure-slimming results by picking out flared styles that are quite plain in the waist area (so as to avoid excessive additional volume caused by curling), leaving all the whimsy and volume to the lower part (so as to make your legs look thinner in contrast).
The most flattering (and always fashionable) patterns are:
- Short, A-line skirts are incredibly helpful to make your legs look slimmer. Pair them with knee-high boots, or with lace-up (as in the picture below), so as to conceal any possible imperfection in your lower leg.
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- Flared midi patterns will make your calf look visually thinner and more elongated. The same goes for soft and drapey styles.
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- Pleated midi skirts are flattering, trendy, and versatile pieces that you can dress up on down depending on where you need to be. Opt for synthetic silk, satin, or tulle for a super stylish vibe.
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- Button fronts are pretty and give verticality to the figure without the drawback that vertical lines frequently have when used for formfitting garments (as we’ve seen in the post How to use vertical striper to look slimmer).
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- Bias cuts (meaning that the fabric is cut diagonally, rather than following the straight line of the weave) are very flattering as they create fluid curves that look good on all body types.
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- High-waisted, flared midi skirts can be veritable appearance enhancers, but only if you tuck your shirt in, as they elongate your lower half giving the impression of longer legs.
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- Pleated tennis skirts are always cute and look good on most body types, too bad that they are only suitable for younger ladies, due to their somehow childish pattern. If you’ve passed thirty, don’t fool yourself into convincing that wearing this pattern will make you look younger, as it likely won’t.
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All the above-mentioned styles will make everything around (meaning legs and torso) look thinner in contrast, thus allowing a very flattering and proportional outcome
With whimsy trousers, the risk to look as if you dressed up for Mardi Gras is always there (not to mention their widening outcome), whereas a well-chosen fanciful skirt not only usually has a very cute outcome, it also allows you to dare at any time, providing an extra tool to make the most of your assets (and style) in the safest of ways. Hooray!
