by Sheryl Reardon
Hello and Welcome to my blog dedicated to help you make fashion choices that will enhance your natural beauty.
Flattering Fashion has some basic rules to help you look your best. For the next few articles on this blog we will discuss these with you.
What Makes a Fabulous Fashion Choice in a SKIRT?
I think skirts are feminine, professional and elegant. Where have all the skirts gone, anyway? Everywhere you go it seems women are wearing pants instead of skirts. (More on pants in a later article). Maybe women just don't know what looks best on them. With such a variety of skirt styles and lengths available for women today, lets discuss what does look best. READ ON!
BASIC Do's & Don'ts:
1. A skirt should skim over your body, but not cling to it.
2. When wearing a straight skirt, do make sure the fabric hangs straight down from your largest part (buttock or tummy). Don't wear a skirt that is tight enough to wrap around those largest parts instead of hang freely from the largest point.
3. For those of us with thighs larger than the hip, do wear an A-line or a flared skirt in a fabric heavy enough to not cling to every bulge it touches.
Now let's delve into 3 types skirts and when to wear them.
SKIRTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL LOOK:
Here we are talking about the look of success in business, not the girl who will wear provocative outfits so she can get a date with the boss. The professional look is more tailored, no bulky pockets, or front zippers. Save wide belts for some other occasion. It is also best to avoid the extreme lengths of mini-skirts or floor length skirts. Prospective clients and employers appreciate professionalism in dress...not the fun dress you are going to wear on your date tonight.
For the slender woman: You look great in a straight skirt with length below the knee and above mid-calf. Be careful of skirts with an open walking slit. Make sure the slit does not go above the knee.
For the Professional Plus Size Woman: You look best in an A-line skirt. Keep in mind the flat look that skims over your torso and hides a whole lot of bulges. Please do not wear a gathered skirt as it will just make you look bigger. Again, keeping it knee-length to mid-calf is best. Here at Pretty And Plus we prefer the one-color skirt that will minimize big bottoms and pudgy tummies and draw the eye up to a pretty top and a pretty smile.
Skirts for the Feminine Look:
Ok, your away from the office, but you still want to look nice for your date or your social function.
Here's your chance to wear the mini-skirt or the flared flimsy you couldn't resist at the mall.
Keep in mind proper fit and over-all appearance. If you have well proportioned legs (not skinny or pudgy knees) the mini-skirt is so cute and feminine. Watch the length on these tiny skirts though. One size does not fit all. What works for a short person looks awful on a tall person. Mini-skirts should not be shorter than your finger tips when your arm is at your side. Any shorter than that and people will see a lot more than your skirt when you bend over or sit down.
I love the flared flimsy skirt in a floral or abstract print for the feminine look. When wearing this type of skirt, though, make sure it is fully lined or wear a slip that is 1" shorter than the skirt. The look we are after is feminine ... not see-through. Pull the flimsy floral together with a one-color top trimmed with lace or ruffles in a light fabric and you will look ultra feminine.
Skirts for Evening Wear:
This is the time when you put on the "Glitz and Glamour" girls. For dinner, dancing or the theater, you want to simply have your skirt compliment your top and accessories. The length of your skirt will indicate if it's a formal or semi-formal occasion.
Evening wear is more about pretty tops, shoes and jewelry than about skirts. We would choose a floor-length or mid-calf one-color skirt for evening wear. Nice jeweled heels, a silk or glimmer top and accessories should be your main focus. Color coordinate and have fun. It's your time to SHINE!
That's my fashion tips for today. The next time you go shopping, consider buying a fabulous skirt instead of pants. I have a few cute skirts in my eBay store you may want to look at. Click here or on Women's Fashion Super Store on the upper right of this page.
Above all, remember you are a beautiful lady. I hope these tips will help you make clothing choices that will enhance your beauty.
Have a happy day!
Sheryl
