How to choose a skirt according to your figure - learning from an experienced stylist

I love skirts! This wardrobe item has firmly settled in my life, because they are versatile and comfortable. I’m going for a walk or a social event in the evening, or maybe a date, in any case. the skirt will help out. Pencil, bell, mini, midi - there are a great many styles and formats. In addition, this item goes perfectly with sweaters, blouses, shirts, and tops. But I often worry about the question: how to choose a skirt so that it suits your height and body type? So I decided to dispel my doubts by taking a fashion lesson from a stylist. And this is what happened.

We select a skirt depending on height

A skirt is an essential part of a modern girl’s wardrobe and a detail that attracts the eyes of men. That's why The main task is to choose a thing that suits your figure .

My stylist started with growth. At all height plays an important role in the selection of all clothing items . For example, with the right trousers you can add a couple of extra centimeters to your legs or, conversely, make already short legs short. Same with skirts. One model will transform your appearance, while the other will make you look squat and heavy.

I consider myself a short girl (162 cm). The following skirts are suitable for petite women:

• narrow, tight-fitting styles to the knee or slightly below;.
• pencil skirt. Great office style that will fit into any dress code.

What to give up

• Models below the ankle length. Long products will visually make your height even smaller.
• Lush, wide, trapezoidal.

I have a friend, a tall girl, about 180 cm. In my opinion, all models are suitable for her and all other tall ladies. But the stylist has a different opinion and advises choosing short skirts with a horizontal pattern. It will be interesting to experiment with belts. Options below the knee will stretch the already long silhouette to the maximum. "Maxi" will achieve the same effect. But a pencil skirt to the knee or a palm lower, at a high waist will be a great everyday option .

Choosing a skirt for thin and plump women

A skirt is a basic item, so its choice should be taken with full responsibility.

Thin women, plump ones - this is a very conditional distinction.

My stylist differentiates body shape in three ways.

• Slender, having correct body proportions

These are short ladies, but proportionally built.

Will fit tight-fitting or slightly flared models, always with - this will visually increase your height and make your legs longer. Top - tops and blouses that accentuate the shape.

It's better to refuse : length below the knee, that is, “midi”. Such styles break up the figure and make it shorter.

It seems difficult to choose the right skirt. But this is not true at all! And there is no need to develop complexes, hide everything unnecessary under baggy, robe-like rags. When choosing clothes for plus size people, a completely different approach is needed.

Will fit : strict, straight cut, thick material (suit fabric, gabardine). Such a skirt will not emphasize problem areas, but, on the contrary, will beautifully outline attractive curves. The result will be a feminine look. The top of the look is fitted blouses.

It's better to refuse : wide styles, they will make the silhouette even wider and make it bulkier.

• Skinny

Many people think that anything is suitable for skinny people. Absolutely delusional! It is often difficult to find something decent without looking boyish.

Will fit : short, “mini”, flared down to the knee. Additional decorative elements - ruffles, flounces, folds will add the necessary volume in the hips, making the figure much more feminine. Upstairs - jackets, fitted jackets. You can emphasize your waist with a belt.

It's better to refuse : Medium length straight skirts.

Today, choosing the perfect skirt is not a problem. The stores offer a huge selection. You just need a little time and desire, then a suitable style will be found from hundreds of models.

Determining your body type

It often happens to me that I like something on someone who is similar in height and figure to me. I go to the store, try it on and am shocked by how poorly it fits me - it bulges here, sags here, is a bit narrow there. It seems like it should fit. But something is wrong, the thing just doesn’t fit me. The explanation turned out to be more banal than ever - I have a different body type .

The stylist said that there are five types

• Oval shape, also called an apple

Round figure, chest and waist are approximately the same. the main problem - excess fat settles on problem areas, that is, on the stomach, thighs. As a rule, apple women tend to be overweight.

Will fit fitted silhouettes that focus attention on the chest, and also need to draw attention to the legs. Jackets, long sweaters with a fastening on the stomach, dresses with a belt at the waist will help hide excess volume. The main purpose of clothing: to divide the torso into two parts. The most striking representative of the oval figure is Kelly Osbourne.

• Hourglass

The shoulders and hips are the same width, with a clearly defined waist.

Under no circumstances is it necessary spoil the proportions, it is better to choose clothes that follow the shape.

The ideal option would be a classic : items with a belt, sheath dress, straight-fit jeans, skirts, trousers at the waist.

Star representative of the hourglass, style icon, seductive Kim Kardashian.

• Triangle (or pear)

The shoulders are narrow, the hips are wide, the rear is voluminous. It’s probably not worth guessing which most famous singer has a triangle figure. Of course, Jennifer Lopez. She always emphasizes the top, trying to hide the bottom. Suitable jackets with shoulders a la disco of the 80s, shoulder straps, blouses with cutouts, bows, ruffles.

• Rectangle

The hips and shoulders are the same width, and there is almost no waist. Very often, representatives of the rectangle are athletic and rarely have problems with excess weight. Their goal - add femininity to the silhouette.

They will become assistants corsets, high-waisted dresses. To understand what such a figure looks like, you can look at the singer Pink - she is the brightest representative of the rectangle.

• Inverted Triangle

Hips narrower than shoulders. will hide This imbalance is caused by clothes with a V-neck.

But you should refrain from ruffles, jabots, voluminous jackets. Madonna is the true owner of this type of figure.

Features of choosing a skirt according to your body type

Women with a pear figure A pencil skirt would be an excellent option, but only in combination with blouses decorated with ruffles, flounces, and puffed sleeves. This will maintain a balance between the shoulders, waist and hips. A-line skirts and models with an extension towards the bottom are also suitable for pear shapes.

For the Apple shape a tulip skirt, a balloon skirt, or full flared skirts will help hide unwanted volumes on the hips and stomach.