Choosing Skirts, Dressing Up and Looking Fabulous at It

Skirts, that wonderful creation where your legs can breathe and don’t have to be cramped up in restrictive material. It is a piece of clothing that can either make you feel elegant and sophisticated or casual, playful and sexy. Some women prefer wearing skirts to pants because it allows them to move more freely. Added to this, it is easier and quicker to put on especially on the mornings you blearily roll out of bed with 15 minutes to spare before work. Isn’t it convenient to just put on a blouse and pull up a skirt instead of putting on a blouse, plus the pants you may still need to shimmy into? Imagine the horror of tripping over your own jeans in the rush to get dressed in time. You may bump your head or even drop face-first on the floor! Ouch!

But you see, wearing skirts also need proper planning and analysis. Investing in them require the same skill and preparation you would need for a battle, or a coup. Well, not exactly to that extent, but you know, you get our drift. There are things you need to consider in order to sport these skirts with confidence and grace and look gorgeous with it.

In finding out the right skirt type for you, you have to evaluate your body size in order to see which body type you belong to. (Yes, we see those raised brows and even the looks of disbelief. It’s not just a matter of picking up a skirt because it looks nice or it looks good enough for your office attire.) Knowing your body type is essential so that you can choose which skirts look flattering on you.

You have to consider the size of your waist and hips because want to avoid choosing skirts that are either too large or too tight. You also have to know the shape and length of your legs so that you can decide on the perfect length of your hemline. This is to avoid skirts that can make you look too stubby or too thin and shapeless. After identifying these, you can now choose the best skirt types that can work for you. Here are some of the following suggestions we can provide:

Pear Shaped Bodies

This type of body shape are those whose hips are the widest part of their body. These are the body types that look best in A-line skirts. Their tiny waists will be the highlight, taking away the attention from their hips.

Moschino Womens Skirt | £19.99

Apple Shaped Bodies

This body type on the other hand refers to those who have slim lower bodies with thick midsections. You will want to highlight those gorgeous legs or make your lower body look fuller and at the same time draw away the attention from your stomach. High-waisted skirts are the best choice for you as they fit the thinnest portion of your waist and flowing out to mask your midsection.

Stefanel Womens Skirt | £9.99

Plus-sized Bodies

Yes, we didn’t forget about you. Not to worry because we can also help you choose skirts that will be nothing but flattering for you. We suggest that you go for those sleek pencil skirts that can make you look shapely but not stubby. You should also go for skirts with hemlines that reach your knees as these hide those unwanted curves but at the same time not make you look shorter than you actually are.

Luisa Spagnoli Womens Pencil Skirt | £22.99


There are more body types to consider and the respective skirt types that go with it. You should choose something that not only flatters your overall look but should also be something you are comfortable in. We at Messina Hembry can definitely help you get that perfect look you are aiming for. With the assortment of vintage designer clothing that we have, you can surely find something that will fit you. Check us out at www.messinahembry.com!