Best Skirt That Suits Your Body Shape

You can never go wrong with a pencil skirt, where those with curves can now take advantage of this undying fashion trend-setter. Women with a wide midriff, or those with heavy bottoms, can use a pencil skirt to bring out those luscious curves that you try so hard to cover up, behind ghastly skirts that don’t hug you the way they should. Curvy women should wear pencil skirts that don’t hug their lower bodies too tight, opting for a high-waisted pencil skirt that stays close to the body, but doesn’t plaster itself against your frame. Women with pear-shaped/hourglass figures should opt for the opposite, with skirts fitted close to the body to bring out the best that your curves have to offer. Always have these skirts coupled with a top that’s been tucked in, where puffed up silk blouses do the trick. Experiment with bright colors to highlight your upper half, while going with subdued colored pencil skirts to complete the package. Knee-length or half an inch above your knees, is the perfect length for both body types.

Too many pleats draw attention to a woman with a pear-shaped body, so choose skirts with minimal pleats that taper off as the skirt ends. In the image, you’ll see how the skirt is pinched around the waist, only to fall in soft pleats as it runs down the length of the skirt. It will give your pear-shaped bottom a well-rounded look, without accentuating it in a way that doesn’t flatter. When it comes to pear-shaped women, make sure the skirt has a slim band that sits atop your hips (or add a skinny belt), to give your lower half a flattened, hourglass look.

The image shows a mini A-line skirt that would work great for petite women, since the shortened length would elongate your legs – a pair of heels to match would complete the ensemble. Curvy women can take advantage of the A-line skirt’s flair, seeing that it takes attention away from curvy hips. Let it comfortably hug your waist, since it creates an hourglass look instantly from the waist down. Pair it up with a thin belt to draw attention to your waist, but avoid wider belts. Choose tops that are loose, but not unshapely for a pear-shaped body type, or go with a fitted blouse – don’t wear one that looks like you wore a size too small.

A tulip skirt with ruffles, like the green silk one here with the slightly puffed sides (aka bubble skirt), is quite an exquisite catch, when it comes to an essential addition to a wardrobe. It comes with either pockets/a belt in place, and is available in a wide range of materials, from tweed and leather, to silk and knit. Paired with a silk belt or a leather make one, transforms the skirt into a fun, chic, oomph-guaranteed and smart addition. Knee-length tulip skirts work well for boyish and slim figures, while petite women can experiment with shorter versions of the same. Paired with striped tops, or single-toned colored shirts with slightly puffed sleeves, works best. Don’t be afraid to mix and match these two pieces with vibrant blouses, while keeping the color of your skirt dark or mellow.

Slim women, or those with medium-sized frames have the luxury of wearing skirts that have multiple pleats, like you can see in the image. Slim women should pick out a skirt that sits on their waist or hips, to accentuate their midriff. When picking out a full pleated skirt, go with materials like cotton, silk, knit or georgette with two layered fabrics. Just a little above the knee, or one that falls midway past your calf, will work wonders to camouflage flaws, and highlight your assets.