Which skirt to wear

Find them in high-waist midiskirts, which pair well with solid-colored cropped cardigans for a vintage-inspired look. When all else fails, a coordinating set is always a great skirt-centric outfit idea, so have fun with bold colorways and abstract prints. Give your favorite jeans a break for an equally comfortable skirt in denim. Then, toss on a classic striped shirt for a winning look. Silken slip skirts can go casual when styled with a roomy T-shirt or boxy knitted pullover.

Petit Bateau short sleeve crewneck T-shirt. Shop Now. Ulla Johnson Sigrid midi skirt. Polo Ralph Lauren high-low floral prairie skirt. Tory Burch pleated tie-wrap skirt. La DoubleJ Sardegna Parnaveg-print cotton midi skirt. Proenza Schouler Eco Cashmere cardigan. Christopher Kane pleated zebra midi skirt. Prada flower-print pleated midi skirt. Reformation Zoe floral print crepe midi skirt. Faithfull the Brand Farida belted polka-dot midi skirt.

The waistband emphasizes the smallest part of torso, creating a slimming effect, and the extra flounce will conceal the stomach. If you want to draw attention to your legs, opt for a shorter high-waisted skirt. Try a trumpet skirt if you have wide hips. A trumpet skirt wraps around the hips and flares outward at the ends.

If you have big hips, this is particularly flattering. The tight fit on top shows off your hips while the flare at the bottom balances your hips and lower body. Method 2. Go for solid-colored skirts if you have an hourglass figure. If you have an hourglass figure, your curves should be the highlight of your outfit. Instead of going for heavily patterned skirts, go for something in a solid color.

This way, the skirt will flatter your curves rather than providing a distraction from them. Use lightweight fabrics if you have a slimmer figure.

If you're slimmer, you do not want a skirt that's too heavily weighted as it will cling to your body. Lightweight fabrics, like lace and silk, will lift slightly and make your hips look a little bigger. You can also look for lighter cotton options, muslins, knit skirts, or rayon skirts. Try heavier fabrics for an apple figure.

If you have an apple shape, heavier fabrics wrap around your body to create an hourglass effect. Fabrics that are weighted appear slimmer and straighter, which can help highlight the shape of your legs.

They're a great choice for an apple figure. Choose darker colors if you're pear shaped. If you're pear shaped, you'll want to balance out your upper and lower body. A darker skirt can help, as it will slim down your hips.

If you're pear shaped, opt for a skirt a few shades darker than your top. Method 3. Wear a belt if you have a slim figure. Cinching a belt around the waist line of your skirt helps accentuate your figure. If you have a slimmer figure, a belt can help create more curves. Tuck your shirt in to make the belt visible. Choose colorful tops if you have an apple or pear figure. With apple and pear figures, you'll want to create balance between your slimmer upper body and wider lower body.

Stick to patterned tops paired with solid skirts to flatter your figure. Opt for chunky jewelry if you have slimmer hips. With slim hips, accessories can help you balance out your upper and lower body. Chunky jewelry can help add weight to your upper body. Throw on a cardigan if you're pear shaped. Cardigans can be a great accessories to help balance your top and bottom if you have a pear figure.

When wearing a skirt, throw a cardigan over a t-shirt and tank top for a cute, flattering look. Pick shirts with ruffles and embellishments if you're petite. Built-in accessories can be a great way to add more volume to your lower body. If you have a petite frame, look for shirts with bows, pleats, and ruffles to create some dimension and create the illusion of curves.

Wear a longer skirt if you want to conceal your knees. Tights can also help. Not Helpful 0 Helpful Long maxi skirts can hide thick thighs. Experiment with different types of long skirts and you'll find one that fits you best. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Wondering why a pleated skirt doesn't work for a thick middle, but a circle skirt is good for all body types? The weight of the pleats means a pleated skirt has a more up-and-down shape, while a circle skirt is light enough to naturally flounce outwards.

A fuller circle skirt would flatter a thick waist more, as it would pad the hips, thereby make the waist look more proportionate. Monika is wearing a full skirt with an eye-catching print. To create balance, an A-line skirt like this pull-on skirt from Anthony Thomas Melillo will accentuate the smallest part of your waist and flare out over your hips to minimize your lower half. See how I wear a similar skirt in this article. Anthony Thomas Melillo pull-on skirt.

Clare is wearing an a-line skirt. You can get a similar eyelet style skirt here. For more inspiration, check out our article on black skirt outfit ideas. By choosing a flared skirt like this one from English Factory you can create width on your lower half and give the illusion of being an hourglass! English Factory flared midi skirt. Melinda goes casual with her flared check skirt. Here is a similar piece you can check out.

Feature image by Cassie. As an associate for Amazon and many other brands, we receive a small commission at no cost to you on qualifying purchases which enables us to keep creating amazing free content for you. Very informative article. Love it how you have covered all the body shapes.

Very useful information.