How to Wear Short Skirts
It’s hard to wrap your brain around shorter skirts unless:
1. You have killer legs
2. You are young
3. You are a cheerleader or
4. You don’t care, you like to expose yourself.
If you’re #4, just do you what you want you little vixen, but for the others there’s a little forethought involved with this trend.
Straight, high-waisted, bell-shaped, A-line or pleated, short skirts are everywhere and this might be your season to experiment.
While the weather’s cooler, black or grey opaque or patterned tights give your legs length and coverage and look great with a bell-shaped skirt and a more fitted top. If you’re going for a straight mini, same tights but add a top with flounce.
Flats and heels completely change the look, as well, so play with it and accessorize so not so much focus is on the hemline of the skirt but rather the complete package that is you.
In the warmer months when it’s time to unveil, abide by the same rules, and just make sure you heed the law of the mini: be a lady when you sit.
This bell shaped Tulip Skirt by eco-designer Emily Katz is a winner (and recently picked up by Anthropologie) and would look great with a short, black blazer and some layered gold necklaces.
My only question: how can I get a pair of legs like hers?
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15 Comments
April 9th, 2009 at 6:45 am
If Hollywood can expound on special effects, maybe they could invent special leg pantyhose. One size fits all and we can kick up our heels ladies. That should shake up the stimulus package. Elly D.
April 9th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I have never been able to feel good in skirts, or dresses for that matter. Maybe I need to try
(are pencil skirts off limits right now? I love them)
April 9th, 2009 at 9:46 am
When are pencil skirts not good to wear?
Same rules apply and to rock it a little more Miss Sara, get a funky graphic t-shirt (maybe with some 80’s neon in it?), some slouchy booties and make it not office, not sweet but downright sassy.
April 9th, 2009 at 11:46 am
You are right about short skirts when you are young. I feel sort of silly in them now and pass them down to my daughter who looks wonderful in them (those giraffe legs!). I love the classic, one inch or so above the knee look.
April 9th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I LOVE skirts and wear them all the time! Short, longer, pencil, A-line, cord or linen or denim; with flats or boots or heels. So versatile and like Amy said, dress ‘em up or down. I LOVE skirts.
April 9th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Yeah I’m a certified skirt-lover myself. I don’t even own jeans (too restricting!), and comfy yoga pants do come out once in awhile for practical work (or hiking)… but really, I’m like an old-fashioned country girl, with totally unhip long skirts (layered with a wooly underskirt and even bloomers, so I wear them all winter long!!)… or when the weather is nicer, knee length skirts with my moccasin boots. Or best of all, in the dead of summer, I am not shy about wearing a mini and some handmade sandals. But you will NEVER catch me in a pair of shorts.
April 9th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
damn emily katz! nice work getting the anthropologie gig. it is a cute skirt and i like that rasberry color..
April 9th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I think short skirts are fantastic.
Okay, different perspective.
Yes, yes, I’m leaving now.
April 10th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Love all these comments, especially Mike’s, but please don’t wear a skirt Mr. Sowden.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:24 am
Sorry, Amy – already been there. (Gatecrashed a friend’s hen party, myself and a friend, and the only way we could get in was in drag).
Luckily I have the legs for it.
Unfortunately, the arms, shoulders, face, hair and 5 o’clock shadow completely ruined the effect.
But no fear – my skirt-wearing days are over. (Or rather “day”, singular). I’d rather admire how the ladies wear them.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
I think we should all pitch in and get Sarah I. her first pair of jeans. Sure, they can be eco. The key should be non-restrictive. They do make maternity jeans with elastic (remember Juno?). Every girl must have at least one pair of jeans. And then, she can wear one of those skirts over the jeans, especially if they are skinny jeans.
April 11th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Got it. Prairie Underground’s denim leggings. I own 3 pairs, two more on order and live in them.
Elastic waistband Sarah and hot, eco-hot baby.
April 13th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Luanne and Amy D, you guys are cute! I have owned jeans before…just not for many, many years. And you can skip the maternity jeans – I’m due anytime between now and the next week or two… ready to pop at any minute!
It’s not just restrictive that keeps me away from jeans — it’s just that I’m not hip enough to wear them! Seriously. There’s something about my style that’s a mix between disheveled punk and old-style Mormon…if you can believe it. I’ve always been a very kooky girl.
I’m so UNcool but I walk around feeling like the Queen of Cool, and so I always look smashing, darling.
April 14th, 2009 at 5:24 am
I believe it, that you’re the Queen of Cool that is…
April 21st, 2009 at 6:52 am
Whew, thanks for the tips…am wearing a short skirt today for the first time in? a year?
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