From Mini to Maxi: Finding Your Skirt Length Sweet Spot
Summer is here AKA skirt season: find your perfect match <3
June 24th, 2024 | Written by Cyble Rizwan
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Whether you’re going clubbing with your girls, finding the perfect outfit for that wedding, planning a professional look for your next meeting, or preparing for your first date, knowing the different types of skirt lengths can help you choose the best fit that’s not only appropriate for the upcoming occasion but also flatters your body and personality.
While we’re all acquainted with the classic Sabrina Carpenter micro skirt or the cottage core maxi skirt, there are so many other skirt options that don’t make it to the spotlight as much.
Plus, with summer, aka skirt season, round the corner, it’s the perfect time to diversify your wardrobe. With that said, let’s start decoding the secrets of skirt length selection so you can make confident fashion choices all summer.
We put together a list of some of our favourite skirts so you can shop for your perfect summer skirt!
Micro Skirt
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The micro or “barely there” skirt is the trademark clubbing skirt and one the most in-demand fashion statements of 2024. Thanks to today’s IT girls like Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla, these skimpy garments are all the rage this year.
Micro skirts are designed to make your legs the main stars of the evening. It’s all about embracing your sensuality and confidence. So, if you’re going for a flirty and playful vibe a micro skirt can give you both, a sense of adventure and the appealing silhouette you were aiming for.
Mini Skirt
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With designers like Loewe, Miu Miu, and Gucci embellishing their runways with mini skirts it’s no doubt that we’re going to see these flashy garments everywhere this summer.
The best part about a mini skirt is that you can never go wrong with it. Be it for sports, casual outings, or daytime events, if you’re unable to decide what to wear, get that mini skirt out of your closet and you’re good to go.
Above Knee Skirt
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If you still want to pull off a sexy outfit without revealing too much of your skin, the above-knee skirt is your best friend. While it has been labeled by many as the “awkward” skirt length, only real enthusiasts of late 90’s fashion are aware of their fan base.
Don’t believe us? Just take a look at some of our cult favorites, such as Gilmore Girls, 13 Going On 30, Everything I Hate About You, and Dawson’s Creek to name a few. It’s the type of skirt that the shy girl would wear after a makeover, paired with block heels and a shy smile, making the lead actor go “She’s pretty after all!”
On Knee Skirt
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Now you can’t adorn any of the above options every day. But what if I told you that there’s a skirt that can make your list of everyday wear? Yup, it’s the often overlooked, but still very much in demand - the on-knee skirt!
While they’ve been regarded as the flag bearers of corporate wear for a long time, on-knee skirts can also be prime picks for dinner dates or semi-formal events.
To eliminate their association with office wear, opt for flowy, patterned, or denim-on-knee skirts instead of the body-hugging silhouette and pair with a structured handbag and stud earrings.
Below Knee Skirt
What was once known as the boring skirt worn by Pam in almost every episode of The Office has transformed into one of the hottest takes this summer. Apart from being modest they’re also super stylish and can flatter all body types.
If you think you’ve outgrown the era of girly mini skirts and want to step into the world of more polished looks, the below knee skirt can help you achieve that with minimal effort.
Midi Skirt
Whether you’d like to define your personal style as minimalist modern or bohemian chic, chances are that there’s a midi skirt hanging somewhere in your closet. Plus, did you know that a hemline that ends mid-calf creates the most universally appealing fit?
That’s why you never see the midi skirt going out of fashion. Another great thing about this length is that you don’t have to wait for summer to arrive to be able to don a skirt. Be it winter or spring, a midi skirt can be a versatile and timeless partner all year round.
Tea-Length Skirt
Tea-length skirts were once synonymous with royalty but today, you can pair them with everything from t-shirts to motorcycle jackets and even sneakers. Dress it up or dress it down, the ball is in your court.
If you love yourself a dramatic twirl, tea-length skirts with their long hem can give you the spin of your dreams. Moreover, since they end a bit above your ankles, they won’t let you trip while you’re having your princess moment.
Maxi Skirt
The maxi skirt trend has been gaining hype for a couple of years now and shows no signs of going out of fashion any time soon. This is not just a trend made solely for Instagram.
Maxi skirts also bring ultra-wearability to the table and can be ideal picks for beach weddings or summer soirees, allowing you to enjoy the event with utmost comfort.
Full Skirt
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If you think micro skirts are trendsetting garments then you clearly didn’t pay any attention to this year’s runways. Various designers and brands bombarded fashion week with full-length skirts using their own unique fabrics, silhouettes, and prints, catering to the diverse demands of the fashion world.
Furthermore, influencers and content creators have further fueled the popularity of this trend, making it clear that this contemporary fashion statement is here to stay.