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The ratio of the length of the skirt and shoes. How to choose the length of the skirt and dress. Wide with pleats

Ekaterina Malyarova

Why is it important to know your skirt length?

Perhaps, after the dress, the skirt is one of the most feminine wardrobe items. In it, you can look gentle and innocent, strict and businesslike, bold and sexy, but also ridiculous and comical, inappropriate and strange, vulgar and tasteless. Wouldn't want to fall into the second category, would you? That is why you need to know what length of skirt is right for you, based on the rhythm of life, work, type of figure and occasion.

In total, on this basis, it is customary to distinguish four main types: mini, classic, midi and mask-skirt.

Read more about each of them below.

Mini skirt

A mini-length skirt is the shortest option that not every woman can afford.

So, what points should be taken into account when choosing a thing of the most extreme length:

- A short skirt is appropriate for girls of fragile, athletic or model build, but for young ladies with magnificent parameters, such a length is contraindicated, as it will expose the most unremarkable part of the legs and present the figure in an unfavorable light.

– Bypassing all the intricate formulas of seamstresses, by calculating the ideal length of a skirt, based on height, we offer you the easiest, but effective, way to determine what length of a miniskirt will be appropriate in your case. To do this, you need to: stand up straight, straighten your shoulders and not slouch, lower your arms down, straighten your palms - that place on the leg where the hand ends (namely, where the middle finger reaches) is the end level of the short skirt.

- If you choose a tight-fitting style for everyday life, and not an evening out, then keep in mind that it is best to mix it with flat shoes, be it ballet flats, loafers, brogues, sneakers or sneakers, otherwise, shoes for example , stilettos, you can vulgarize your look.

– Also, do not forget about the harmony in the image - the short bottom of the set obviously implies a discreet laconic top, that is, in combination with a mini skirt, you will have to give up tight-fitting tops and T-shirts with a deep neckline.

Classic skirt length

Most likely, you are used to dividing the length of clothing into mini, maxi and midi, and then some kind of classic came up) However, it is the most common in everyday life.

What is a classic length skirt? This is the model that ends just above the knee, in its center or immediately below it.

What should be considered when choosing a classic skirt length?

- Such a skirt, for the most part, looks good on girls of any height and type of figure.

- Refuse to buy it if the skirt ends above the knee or in the middle, which is desirable for the fair sex with powerful legs or too sharp thin knees, because all attention will be focused on not the most complementary parts of the body.

- This type of skirt will literally fit into any wardrobe and stylistic direction, from an office lady to a romantic dreamer.

- It can be safely mixed, both with shoes with heels, stilettos, wedges, and with a flat move.

midi skirt

A midi skirt in the classical sense is one whose hem ends in the middle of the calf, but over time these frames have been somewhat erased, now it is customary to call “midi” clothes much below the knee, but not covering the ankles.

This model is considered one of the most insidious, because it can easily distort the proportions and make you a little plump gnome. But, with the right application, you can create a wonderful feminine look with this wardrobe item.
Who can wear this type of skirt?

- Tall and slender girls can add this instance to their skirt collection. Low fragile young ladies, as well as women in the body, will also be able to wear this skirt on one obligatory condition - the presence of shoes with heels, otherwise your figure will be presented from a disadvantageous side.

- If you have rather full and massive legs, then it is best to abandon the midi length, otherwise it will divide the leg in the most inappropriate place, aggravating the situation.

- If this is a sun-flared skirt, then it is advisable to tuck the upper part of the set into it in order to emphasize the waistline. By the way, this style is especially relevant for the “rectangle” type of figure, because it will make it more harmonious and feminine by creating the outline of the hips and a thin waist.

- If you prefer the "pencil", make sure that this cut does not deprive you of growth, be sure to put on pumps or, for example, stiletto sandals. An exception is the owners of model parameters.


The length of clothes is not determined by fashion, but by you and your style. If you put on a skirt and looking in the mirror, something seems wrong to you, try experimenting with the length. The length of the skirt depends on the size and proportions of your figure, style of clothing, shoes and age.


Even the most expensive and beautiful skirt on you can ruin everything if you do not take these factors into account. A style that suits young, long-legged and slender women of middle age and older may not be suitable. However, a long skirt, to the floor, can be worn for an evening event, as it is problematic to enter public transport in it during the day. Therefore, take a closer look at fashion trends, and in life follow the advice: "Find the ideal length for yourself and do not deviate from it."

How long should the perfect skirt be?

Straight tight skirts look better if they are just above the knee. And voluminous wide skirts - when they are long enough. But these are general concepts, and you will have to choose. To determine the length of the skirt, do this experiment. To do this, take a centimeter and several pairs of shoes with different heel heights, a wide scarf or sarong, or just a piece of fabric. Invite someone else to help you. Put on your shoes, stand in front of a mirror in which you will see yourself in full growth.


Wrap the fabric around your body so that the bottom edge is just above the floor. Now gradually roll up the fabric at the waist until you are satisfied with how your legs look. Now ask an assistant to measure the length, and write down the number. This will become your maximum allowed length. Now we will determine the minimum allowable skirt length in accordance with how beautiful your legs look and in general you yourself. Raise the sarong fabric until you see for yourself that higher is not for you. Write down this number too.


Now take your skirts and check their length. Even a 1-2 cm change in the length of the skirt can completely change your appearance, just do not forget about the proportions of your figure. Those skirts that you are going to shorten, first pin them up with pins and try them on in different lengths. Keep in mind that the bottom edge of the skirt does not end at the widest part of the leg, otherwise you will visually look like a larger woman. Experiment by raising or lowering the bottom edge of the skirt from the widest part of your leg.


Maybe the chosen length will be good for your legs, but violates the proportions of your figure, then follow this rule - skirts should always be longer than wide. If you are a short woman, a mid-calf skirt will make you look large (wide). Now we talked about how to show your legs and the proportionality of the figure in the best light. But there is also the style of the skirt, and the corresponding shoes for it.

This type of clothing is in the wardrobe of every woman and even some men. The review below with a photo will help you find the right model for you.

Trapeze

A-line skirt is suitable for owners of all types of figures. Such versatility lies in the A-silhouette. It brightens the line of the abdomen and hides the often extended hips, focusing on slender legs and a wasp waist. Traditionally, an A-line skirt can be mini, midi and maxi:

  • Mini. It was especially wearable in the 80s of the last century. Twiggy, a model who loved to wear an A-line dress or skirt, brought her popularity. Under it, tights with a minimalist pattern or high stockings are perfect. If you have long and thin legs, then you can experiment with leggings or knee socks;
  • Midi. Models of medium length are perfect for going out or a spectacular everyday walk. The longer the hem, the more luxurious the expanding skirt will look. Now often combined with pleated and lace inserts;
  • Maxi. It is rare, but it has a place to be present in the review. The cut is very similar to a regular flare, although the pattern varies greatly. Like midi, in modern fashion it is combined with pleats or frills, often decorated with inserts of textured materials.

godet

Second name - small fish. This is a unique tandem of a strict "pencil" and a flirty flare. It is believed that Brigitte Bardot introduced the style into world fashion. The model consists of two halves: adjacent to the body (pencil) and extended to the floor (flared). The classic length is just below the knee, but more closed options are often found.

It is important to note that the year is rarely seen in everyday life, because it refers to the paraphernalia of the retro style. In addition to parties in the style of the 60s, it is also used as oriental outfits and the basis for a spectacular wedding dress.

Pencil

The popularity of the pencil has no equal. Thanks to the tapered cut and graceful forms, it very favorably emphasizes the seductive curves of the hips. The waistline is high, which allows you to hide the stomach and highlight the thin waist. The tapered shape of the pencil skirt complements classic business suits, evening wear and everyday looks.

Despite such a description of the narrowed style, the pencil is suitable for owners of all types of figures. For women wearing this model, the main thing is not the parameters of the hips, but the rest of the clothes that complete the look. Cropped sweaters, tops, sweatshirts and spacious blouses frame the outfit well.

In modern microblogs of world fashion stars, skirts made of suit fabric, viscose and cotton are most often found. It is impossible not to write about the leather or lace "brothers" of the pencil. They look very seductive and advantageous on a date. As additional elements, designers use lightning or blocking with textures. Pockets are categorically unacceptable - they violate the overall architecture of the form.

flare

Traditionally, flared models are divided into:

  • Classic flare (sun);
  • Bell;
  • Half sun.

The flared skirt is quite strict. For its pattern, the correct circle is drawn in which the center is cut out. Women's options (for adult ladies) can look a little ridiculous, so, basically, the sun is used only for children's images.

To give the style even more roundness, the fabric is gathered at the waist in several layers with an elastic band. At the same time, the texture of the material can be any - both pleated and even. Models of children's denim skirts look especially interesting.

Thanks to the extended cut, spacious pockets can be sewn into the flared skirt very easily, which will not interfere with walking. Moreover, if you think over their shape correctly, they will be invisible to prying eyes.

Bell

Skirt bell, bell or bell-shaped skirt- the most famous youth model. It differs from other styles in a simple but successful silhouette expanding downwards. The waist is bound with a tight belt or elastic band, while the main length falls freely. Previously, it was worn exclusively over special frames (for example, in the 17th century). But now often she does not even need a dense fabric for the base.

The bell pattern has another feature: it is simple. The diagram shows that this is a classic isosceles triangle with characteristic roundness. It comes in medium and short lengths. Most of all it suits the owners of slender legs, but even taking into account the high waist, it is not calculated with the help of this model to emphasize other advantages.

For lush women, this model is not suitable - on full legs, it will highlight the most disadvantageous parts of the body. Visually, this will make the overall image heavier and add heaviness. The only thing that is allowed is wearing a skirt made of light, flowing fabrics. This is chiffon, crepe-chiffon, silk. Soft natural folds will create vertical lines that lengthen the legs.

half sun

Another type of flared models. You can wear it not only for a child, but also wear it yourself - the style is more strict and “adult” than a regular flare. It can be short or medium length. In addition, the usual maxi version is the most common semi-flared ankle-length.

To make a semi-flared skirt look more impressive, it is decorated with a combination of cuts or other bright details. It can be transparent inserts, stripes and others. A variation of such a short model is a skater skirt. In length, it rarely reaches the middle of the thigh, but is considered very convenient for active pastime (hence the name).

Tulip

Tulip styles are the most feminine of all the listed types of skirts, even tight minis cannot compete. Its shape is designed in such a way as to favorably outline the soft roundness of the hips, while not weighing down the bottom of the body (which is necessary for girls with a pear figure). At the waist, it can gather into large folds or, conversely, be completely smooth, but as the hem decreases, it narrows.

Types of folds on the skirt:

  • bow;
  • Oncoming;
  • Unilateral.

The main feature of this type of clothing is a peculiar smell in front. Due to this shape, wide folds or other drapery elements are formed on the front of the model. Unlike flared options, the tulip is sewn exclusively from dense fabrics: cotton, viscose, linen. Much less often from denim or jeans (they are too hard and do not smell well).

Due to the folds, a different number of pockets is allowed. They hide under the drapery without changing the overall look. To balance the look with a tulip, it is important not to wear belts and not use other clothes with pleats in the look.

Cargo

This is a kind of military skirts. It is straight, strict, comfortable and covers the legs to the middle of the thigh. In classic images, it is unlikely to play favorably, but with everyday ones, this is the best option. A distinctive feature of the cargo skirt is a large number of pockets, stripes, belts, belt loops and other elements reminiscent of the military style.

Types of cargo:

  • Mini. Short non-standard models. They are considered exclusively street property and are reminded of the military style only with decorative elements.
  • Midi. Traditional cargo length. Allows you to adequately emphasize the roundness, while without any hint of vulgarity or vulgarity.

The coloring of this model is standard: khaki, military print. Although now there are options in a cage or strip. It will be interesting to complement the image with jackets and jackets, as well as cropped cardigans.

Mini, midi or maxi? What length to choose a skirt to show the beauty of the legs?

Finally, boring trousers and practical jeans can be put aside! Long live summer - the time of skirts! Flowing, flying, long and short, flared, pencil, tulip - how many of them, very different, and yet every season designers offer us new models. that you want to buy. All at once. And then look at the reflection in the mirror and try to figure out what to wear with the next new thing and is it worth leaving it in your wardrobe at all? Something and the legs in it are not so long, and the waist seemed to be heard, and in general - somehow something is wrong and something is not right ... Let's figure it out - what is your length, and from which your legs will lose, but at the same time we will try on shoes - after all, all eyes will be riveted to the open part of the legs.

Long skirt "to the floor"

Do you think it's old fashioned and won't impress men? No matter how! Long skirts are erotic in full competition with miniskirts, but to feel sexy in such clothes, you need a skirt that is made of good fabric (nice and light), well-tailored and gives freedom of movement. When walking, the fabric will have to be slightly pushed by the knees, the gait will become liberated, which is called “from the hip”, and you simply won’t be able to walk differently - otherwise you can get confused in the skirt. Consider this moment - beautiful shoes are definitely needed for a long skirt - she, as well as the foot and ankle, will be in the center of male attention.

Mid-calf skirt

The length is dangerous - such skirts can look beautiful or ugly - it all depends on the harmony and beauty of the legs. If the calves are full, or the legs are athletic, inflated - refrain from such a length. Slender legs with graceful ankles, which only win with a long skirt, in this case will seem like thin legs - matches. If the legs are of moderate fullness, this length is yours. Wear good shoes - and admiring glances are guaranteed.

Skirt to the knee

The classic length, and it fits almost any shape and fullness of the legs. Both young girls and more mature women love to wear such skirts; with a skirt of this length, any classic cut blouses and jackets look great. Shoes - feminine, with a comfortable heel at a comfortable height for you.

Mid-knee skirt

For such a skirt, you need ideal legs - slender, beautifully shaped with graceful ankles. Alas, most women can only dream of perfect legs, and therefore it is better to avoid such a length, it emphasizes all the shortcomings of the legs - thinness or fullness of the lower leg, plump knees, massive ankles. Even beautiful expensive shoes will not correct the situation, on the contrary, it will only draw attention to the legs, and hence to the imperfection of forms.

Skirt above the knee

If you have already decided to open your knees, then you should remember that they will definitely be looked at. And yet - get ready for the fact that your legs will discuss. Beautiful - discuss, admire and even envy. And if the legs are far from ideal - also discuss, but already the shortcomings that you will demonstrate to everyone. Hence the conclusion - if you want to flaunt in a short skirt - pay attention to the figure. Plump, loose legs can be dried in the gym, for thin ones - pump up the calf muscles.

Mid-thigh skirt

It may seem strange to say that it is this length of the skirt that makes the flaws less noticeable. You don’t have to worry about full or angular knees, not quite a beautiful shape of the legs, pumped up calves - few people will notice this. All attention is focused on the upper, open part of the legs, so this length suits almost everyone. Unless you should not open too full legs so much. Mid-thigh length skirts are suitable for young girls. Older ladies still need to be more careful with the choice, even if the figure is excellent and the legs are slender. Vascular network, not quite elastic skin above the knees, insidious cellulite - all this betrays age and will certainly cause discussion. However, defects can be hidden with tight tights.

Shoes are selected depending on the style of the skirt, and the choice here is large - pumps, ballet flats, sports and beach shoes, flats, stilettos, boots of any height.

Very short skirts

The length of the skirt "to the priests" is very insidious. Firstly, in order to wear skirts of this length, you need to have a certain courage and feel relaxed and free in a very short skirt. If you constantly pull up a skirt that has risen (as it seems to you), then you will not look sexy and attractive, but funny and ridiculous. Secondly, you need to be able to wear a skirt in such a way that you do not seem to be an accessible and frivolous person. Unfortunately, not all girls can do this.

Formula for success

To determine the ideal skirt length for you with an accuracy of a centimeter, use the formula that the stylists deduced. It is simple - you should remember that the line of the bottom of the skirt will visually "cut" the legs and attract all the attention to itself. To make the legs look slimmer, this line should go through the most slender parts of the legs. And vice versa - if you want your legs to appear fuller than they really are - choose such a length that the bottom line of the skirt passes through the fullest part of the leg. Of course, this rule does not apply to miniskirts.

And finally, advice from Giorgio Armani - "Find the perfect skirt length for yourself and do not deviate from it."

Women's figures, as you know, are divided into several types, each of which has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. To present any figure as effectively as possible, it is very important to choose the right clothes, because an unsuccessful outfit can ruin even a perfect silhouette. That is why, when choosing a skirt, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the style, but also to such an important component as its length, since only some two or three centimeters, extra or missing, can completely distort the proportions of the body and cross out all the efforts spent on choosing attire.

Mini skirt length

The optimal length of the mini-skirt is the line to which the fingertips of the hands, lowered down “along the seams”, reach.

Maxi skirt length

If you prefer maxi skirts, then it is better if such a skirt is floor-length. Very often, girls choose a length just above the ankle, without even thinking about the beauty of this part of the leg, so if you choose a maxi, it should be a real maxi that covers your legs completely. Only the toes of the shoes can protrude from under such a skirt.

Midi skirt length

Any skirt from the knee to the ankle is a midi skirt. You should choose this length very carefully and in strict accordance with the proportions of your own legs. If the calves are quite full or the legs are not quite slender, then it is better to refuse such a length, otherwise you will seem somewhat fuller than you really are. For girls with slender or moderately full legs, the length of the midi can be very useful, in addition, high-heeled shoes can embellish the overall picture.

An important factor determining the optimal length of the skirt is the height of the girl. For tall women, skirts above the knee are perfect, for short ones, the ideal length is to the knee.