A skirt is one of the basic details of a women's wardrobe. Properly selected length will favorably emphasize the length and beauty of slender legs. But what if the legs are not suitable for a mini, and you don’t really want to wear floor skirts? The optimal length option - midi comes to the rescue.
This style, popular today, appeared in the 40s of the last century. A few years later, the mini soared to the peak of popularity, but soon the universal average length of the skirts regained their well-deserved love.
Features of skirts to the knee
The classic midi length is to the middle of the lower leg, but skirts to the knee or slightly lower are more popular. It’s easy to choose the ideal length for yourself - it’s enough to critically evaluate your legs in the mirror and find the thinnest spot in the knee area. This will be the optimal length.
A medium-length skirt, despite its apparent versatility, can play a cruel joke. If the legs are not slender or even, then this length will further emphasize this. If the skirt ends in a wide leg area, the figure will look heavy.
Owners of slender legs this length is suitable for almost any occasion. A high heel will help to create an even more expressive and effective image.
Who is it for?
A fairly free range of lengths - from the middle of the knee to the ankle, allows each of the fair sex to find the best option for her.To hide the fullness of the legs or vice versa - to emphasize their harmony is easily made possible by a correctly selected midi skirt.
It can be worn by slender and short ones, tall and miniature, young and in adulthood. This is the same universal option for the case when a long skirt is uncomfortable, and a short one is inappropriate.
How to choose a suitable length?
The determining factor in choosing the ideal skirt length, of course, is growth. You can also find a suitable option using the formula. The average coefficient for calculating the length of a midi skirt is 0.5. The coefficient can vary from 0.4 to 0.55, depending on the height of the heel and the level of the knees. To determine the length of the skirt, multiply your height by this factor.
This is a theory. In practice, a simple experiment will help determine the ideal length: you need to take a piece of tissue and try on yourself.
By adding or decreasing the length, you can see in which case the figure looks the most advantageous. This will be the best option for you.
Popular styles
The most advantageous styles for this length are a skirt-sun (half-sun), a straight line and a year.
Lush
The fluffy midi skirt looks very stylish both on its own and with additions in the form of folds, frills, and also made of several wedges. Perfect for girls with body type - “hourglass”. Older ladies are advised to choose models less lush, with soft, flowing folds.
Straight
A medium-length straight skirt is a classic option for any occasion. The skirt can be straight or slightly narrowed.
Year
The skirt is perfect for women with curvaceous shapes. Folds, wedges or shuttlecocks that extend the lower part of the skirt visually balance the heavy figure, making the silhouette more elongated and slim.
A-line skirt
The trapezoidal model is suitable for women with a figure of the type of "inverted triangle." This skirt accentuates the waist and gives beautiful contours to the hips.
When buying narrower models of medium length, you need to pay attention to the presence of a cut. A narrow, tight-fitting skirt looks incredibly elegant and feminine, but it causes certain inconvenience when walking.
Fabrics
A medium-length skirt does not imply any specific rules in the choice of fabric. Each material on a model of this length looks different, and there is quite a place to be.
From tulle
A tulle midi skirt will help create a romantic, delicate look. Ideal for young girls. Combines with blouses decorated with all kinds of ruffles, frills and pleats. High-heeled shoes will help to complement a flirty image.
Leather
Suitable for courageous, confident ladies. It goes well with a leather or denim jacket and jacket. The original option is a combination of a leather skirt with a top made of lace or translucent fabric, for example.
Knitted
The so-called “liquid” knitwear is not the best idea for sewing midi skirts. It emphasizes even the smallest flaws in the figure, so it is not recommended to use it.
Lacy
Lace is a very delicate, beautiful material. Perfect for creating an evening look.
The best option for sewing a midi skirt is a plain fabric. Any print, especially a large and bright one, focuses on the imperfections of the figure, if any. This point should definitely be considered when choosing a fabric.
If you nevertheless chose a fabric with a pattern, then the top to such a skirt is better to choose calm, plain colors.
Popular colors
Black
Black color will never go out of style. This is the basis from which you can create classic, romantic, original and extravagant images. Ideal with all colors, shades and prints. Suitable for women of any age and complexion.
Whites
The same applies to universal colors, perhaps less practical, but more elegant. Ideal for light, summer skirts.
It combines perfectly with other colors and is the basic element of any clothing ensemble. The generally accepted belief that white adds extra weight is partly true, so ladies with curvaceous shapes should choose snow-white midi skirts with great care.
Reds
A red midi skirt is a very expressive wardrobe item. This color in itself attracts attention, so before choosing the appropriate top you need to decide what effect you expect from the resulting image.
To create an aggressive, bright bow, clothes of a saturated color are suitable. All shades of pastel colors will help to soften the image.
Blue
Saturated dark blue color is most often used in a spring-autumn or winter wardrobe. It goes well with jumpers, turtlenecks, sweaters, denim jackets, etc. L
In summer, lighter, more delicate tones of blue, turquoise and other shades of blue should be preferred.
Green
Green clothing is suitable for almost all occasions. A skirt in combination with a classic white blouse is an office option, with a top or t-shirt - for every day.
Green color does not go out of fashion, all its shades are popular, including emerald and khaki.
Other popular colors include purple or lilac, as well as flesh. A skirt of this color looks especially gentle and romantic.
Fashion prints
Floral ornament is one of the most popular this season. Coloring in a flower is refreshing, adds frivolity and romance to the image.
Each woman can easily choose the right color for herself. The only rule is that the top to such a skirt should be selected in a single color, so that the image does not look too lurid and pretentious.
The strip is always relevant. It is best to choose models with a vertical or zigzag strip - this pattern visually stretches the figure.
Often abstractions and drawings are applied to skirts.
Animal prints are popular again. Tiger, leopard, snake color will certainly attract the attention of others. Ideal for those who like to be in the spotlight!
Perky peas are great for everyday skirts. Combines with plain tops or blouses.
The cell of different sizes does not lose relevance.
Spectacular images
Lovers of classics should try on an unexpected image: a white midi skirt with a tight-fitting or loose top in light colors and a denim vest or jacket. Very nice and modern!
Another interesting option is a black leather skirt and a voluminous knitted sweater.
A great option for a hot summer - a skirt + shirt or a top of bright, acidic colors. Colors should be contrasting, for example light green and poisonous pink.
Lovers of romance should definitely try on a fluffy skirt with a blouse with short sleeves-lanterns. Very feminine and gentle image.
The pastel-colored half-sun skirt looks great with a white bustier top. A thrown jacket will help to create a more modest and gentle image.
What to wear?
Fluffy, wide skirts of medium length are ideal for creating a romantic, feminine image. They go well with classic blouses, beautiful tops, tight-fitting turtlenecks. To create a more informal look, you can wear a denim shirt or sweater, for example.
Midi skirts made of thin, lightweight fabrics go well with T-shirts, T-shirts or tops. A jacket, jacket or vest will help to complete the created image. As shoes, you can choose classic boats, ballet shoes or sports shoes.
If the length of the skirt reaches the ankles, then shoes on a flat sole will only make the image heavier and make even the longest and slender legs short. In such cases, preference should be given to shoes, sandals, ankle boots or high heel boots.
A few general rules for combining things:
- If you choose a skirt and top in a single color scheme, then this will visually stretch the figure, make it more slim.
- If you do not wear a T-shirt or top, but tuck it into a skirt, this will help to visually lengthen your legs. The same effect can be obtained by combining a midi skirt with a short top or jacket.
- The more magnificent the skirt, the more smooth and restrained the top should be. This is a general rule, but there are exceptions to it.
- Skirts with bright prints require the most calm top and vice versa - plain models can be complemented with colorful tops, t-shirts or t-shirts.
- A medium-length skirt allows the use of overdress shirts or long blazers. True, this option looks interesting on tall girls, he will make a miniature even shorter.
- Midi skirts can be worn not only with high heels. Any variation of sports shoes, sandals, flat sandals, ballet flats can also look very harmonious in combination with such a skirt.
