I probably don't need
any more midi length skirts but I'm definitely considering skirts a more practical everyday option than I did before!
Not exact matches
, I'm in a
midi -
length cotton
skirt — I love the way it catches a breeze in the heat and, to me, it's much
more comfy to wear than shorts.
top ASOS roll neck top (old)-- similar and $ 15 / / similar
skirt LOFT faux suede button front tab in italian olive — similar in a wrap style / / shorter with zipper detail / / not suede but same
length duster Shein sleevless duster (old)-- similar shoes DSW Unisa myllo sock bootie in black suede — similar by Marc Fisher / / similar by Steve Madden bag c / o Henri Bendel noho satchel in black pebbled leather — same but
more structured / / similar and love this style because the handles fold down earrings c / o BaubleBar queenie sequin drop earrings in black (also avail in pink & teal)-- similar but metal / / anther good one rings Gorjana amara ring set / / Amanda Deer c / o CZ solitaire ring / / Amanda Deer c / o CZ accents
midi ring watch c / o Daniel Wellington classic black cornwall 40 mm
The reason I love this particular
midi skirt is not only the girly
length, but the flirty sheer panels that give it a younger
more modern vibe.
For
more curvaceous figures, these types of flats look best when paired with knee
length or long
skirts and dresses (we do not recommend
midi) and slightly
more structured bottoms, which do not add additional volume.
I don't do booties with anything but jeans myself, but I do think they look nice with a
more form - fitting
midi -
length skirt, so maybe that's another way to try them?
So, during a morning well spent, drinking coffee, eating toast and searching the net for inspiration and ebay for vintage Miyake and Gucci, I've come across some gems on the high street too, including a Gold lurex
midi from Zara and Topshop's «Awkward
Length Trousers» that come in versatile black, silver (like my friend's pair) and pink crushed velvet folds; Freepeople is having a pleat-fest with dresses,
skirts, trousers, blouses and scrunchies and
more; and Mango's elegant and voluminous extra long chiffon pleated pants are just screaming out for a chunky sweater and silver slippers for Christmas day!
I think I would get a lot
more wear out of a fun, maybe sparkley
midi skirt (which is the
length I'd want my tulle
skirt anyway).
Just remember to play with proportions — for example, if it's a mini
skirt, wear something
more demure up top (like a turtleneck), or if it's
midi length, balance the volume of the
skirt with something
more fitted.