From runway to street style, there is no questioning  the popularity of the maxi skirt. The maxi skirt is surprisingly versatile- even more than the maxi dress, and with the right styling pieces, you can wear it anywhere from the office to a weekend brunch or to a chic party. You can pair them with almost any top , shirt, t-shirt blouse, camisole ,jacket , blazer, jeans ,leather jacket ,cardigan, shrug or shawl-  in your closet. Another advantage of wearing maxi skirts is that you get to hide your legs effortlessly while also allowing you to showcase other features you like best about your body.They are simply perfect for layering, but remember the challenge is wearing them without looking overdressed as well the proportions are key to making this item work on your body shape.

General tips how to wear your “Maxi Skirt:

• Shorter women should choose high-wasted maxis over low waisted skirts- it will elongate their leg line visually. As well slimmer skirts look better if you are short, because if you get one that has too much volume, it could take over your frame and have the opposite effect. Instead of looking slim and tall, you would look shorter and bulkier
• Find the right length. Ideally, the skirt should just brush the tops of your shoes, so shop for the length appropriate for the shoes you plan on wearing that day.
• It is just another myth that as long as you get the right size in your maxi skirt and it covers up your lower body that you don’t have to worry about its shape and fit, because it is all the same. Style is nothing without a fit. You are creating the wrong attention to the wrong features and creating the wrong effect to your visual body balance. So, make your next Maxi Skirt into a keeper with maximum impact, so you can wear it many versatile ways!

Neat Hourglass: Any style goes

Full Hourglass: Don’t hide your curves behind high volume and clutter. Show off your curves by following your body shape. You have  already got the attention because of your curves, so don’t out do them with patterns through out the skirt. Less is more.

Apple: You need to choose designs which take attention away from the tummy. So no to high waisted or belted skirts. Also you need to visually balance your fullness in your tummy area. Avoid narrowing and voluminous styles.

Pear: Skirts even if maxi skirts are not easiest and best fashion items. In order to avoid attention on the thighs opt for high waisted skirts versa low waisted, accenutate your waist with belted styles. Avoid details, volume and patterns or any other attention seeking styles since they will add volume to your fullest part. Choose clean, clutter free styles such as an A- line style.

Inverted Triangle: has exactly the opposite rule to a pear. That means skirts are great for this body shape. The louder, busier, attention seeking- the better will they balance out the broader shoulder frame. Full skirts, flared skirts, fish tail, tired skirts, dropped waist skirts, colour blocks, sequin, strong floral pattern anything goes as long as the style and cut is not subtle or has a narrowing shape. Play up to your strength with maxi skirts.

Rectangle: You need to create the illustion of a waist. So stay clear as well of belted or high waisted styles since they will only accentuate your straightness and make you look boxi. Better styles are low waisted or dropped skirt styles as well asymmetric styles are great. Be careful with horizontal stripes since they easily highlight your straightness in the waist. Rounder patterns like floral or animal print are always better than abstract print. It will just make you more angular. Remember you don’t need edges but curves at the right places.

Lean Column: Need to add roundness and volume to their shape. So, any clutter and volume in the maxi skirt works well. This is the only body shape that can wear the fashionable ballerina skirt. Straight and clean lines need another thought, because they can make them quickly look like a tooth pick if they don’t balance it out with rounder patterns as floral print or polka dots.

Michaela