While I was in the grocery store grabbing a few items for dinner, I could not help but notice that skirts are at every length. From barely there to practically dragging the floor. So what is the right length?
That depends on your lifestyle, your plans for the day, your body type and your shoe style. So here are a few "guidelines" to charter the confusing waters of personal style in the modern world.
For most women and most days, skirts should range from just above the knee to just below. The very highest point should be at the very bottom of your hand when you extend your arm and hand as far as you can when standing. By just below, I mean that a little bit of your knee can be visible when you are moving around.
There are notable exceptions to the longer length. Just be sure that if you are wearing a skirt that is below the knee that the skirt was intended to be worn longer and not just a skirt in need of alteration. A skirt that is designed to be longer may have a long slit, may be fuller or may be designed to cover the top of a pair of boots. I have one such skirt and on cold or rainy days, would not trade it for ten short skirts!
I can't really think of any exceptions to the shorter length. The tragedy here is that a skirt that is too short on a woman over the age of 35 really makes her look older, not younger. There are lots of great ways to dress in a way to celebrate your youthful spirit and vitality. Looking like you raided your daughter's closet is not one of them.
Generally speaking, professional attire is a more tailored skirt--the most popular styles for this season are either pencil or asymmetrical. More casual trends for this season may be a plaid mini or a cute leather skirt. For evenings out, there are beautiful black skirts or find one with a little bling!
My rule of thumb: look for a classic style with a modern fit and a trendy detail.
Laura Beth DeHority is a wardrobe consultant. Visit her daily blog at www.glamourbylbd.com
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