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Monday, March 28, 2011
I have to admit that there are few things that I dislike more than someone to tell me to “act my age.” I don’t and I won’t. I’m over 40 – but, I don’t have to act or dress like it. But, there are some things that are necessary for me to acknowledge that I can no longer wear. Today’s issue – skirt length.
I don’t often wear skirts to work in the winter but I do quite frequently in the spring and summer months. In honor of the supposed spring we are having – I broke out the first skirt of the work year. Allbeit a very warm wool skirt.
The sweater and the cami match the embrodery in the skirt.
Topic of the Day: Choosing the Right Skirt Length for your Age and Body Type
I thought this article was great! I found it at http://www.essortment.com/choosing-right-skirt-length-age-body-type-44605.html but I have no idea who the author is. I have always been pretty tall so I never thought of short women with long skirts or pleats making someone look bulky. Good stuff.
A quick reference guide to choosing the right skirt length for your age and body type.
The straight, or boyish frame: is your body pretty straight up and down? Are your bust, waist, and hip measurements all similar? If you fall into this category, you probably want a skirt that will help create some curves. Your best bets are skirts with structure – A-Line or knife pleat skirts, poofy skirts with tulle or netting in them, or flowy skirts made of substantial fabric. If you’re tall, a tiered (perhaps ruffled) skirt would work nicely, as would a floor length skirt of any material.
The curvy, or hourglass frame: if you’ve got an ample chest and a defined waist with rounded hips and something of a bottom, you probably fit this category. Women with hourglass frames are often of a petite height, so the last thing you would want would be a skirt that is going to overpower your small frame. Stay away from floor length skirts, shapeless or drawstring skirts, and skirts made of materials like crushed velvet. Also steer clear of anything cut at the calf. This cut does nothing for petite women, as it makes the legs seem much shorter than they really are. You want a skirt that will accentuate your curves and give a nice shape while drawing attention away from anything you don’t like about your hips and thighs. A slightly flared A-line skirt, cut at the knee or just above, will diminish your behind, even out your frame, and leave just enough leg showing.
The pear shaped frame: is your top small, while your bottom is larger than you might like? You might need to plan your entire outfit around de-accentuating your rear. This is easily accomplished by keeping in mind that darker colors on the bottom are minimizing, and are nicely balanced by a light colored top. A smooth, tailored skirt will do the minimizing trick nicely. You will also want to stay away from large prints, and big pleats.
The full curve, larger woman: do you have a fully rounded body with a less defined waist? Your body type does have many options that never have to include the shapeless muu-muu styles that make you look like somebody’s grandma. Try to avoid shapeless, baggy skirts and drawstring waists whenever possible. Pleats, also, will only add to a bulky look. Prints, especially big prints, can emphasize things you might not be too pleased with. Darker colors, such as black, blue, and deep purple, are slimming as well. To create a nice profile, try a flared a-line skirt, cut at or just below the knee, or a long tailored skirt of a heavy material, with two darts at the waist to help keep your stomach in check.
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