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===Picking the Right Knee-Length Skirt=== | ===Picking the Right Knee-Length Skirt=== | ||
#Pick a length that flatters your height. Not everyone has the same body type, and there are some ways you can make a knee-length skirt look better for yours. | #Pick a length that flatters your height. Not everyone has the same body type, and there are some ways you can make a knee-length skirt look better for yours. | ||
| − | #*Short women or girls look really good in knee-length skirts that fall right below the knees. It’s not true that short women can’t wear knee-length skirts.<ref>http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbooks/Knee+Length+Skirt</ref> | + | #*Short women or girls look really good in knee-length skirts that fall right below the knees. It’s not true that short women can’t wear knee-length skirts.<ref name="rf1">http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbooks/Knee+Length+Skirt</ref> |
#*If you’re very tall, you will look great in a skirt that falls right at the mid-calf point. That doesn’t mean you can’t try a knee-length skirt, but it’s something to consider. | #*If you’re very tall, you will look great in a skirt that falls right at the mid-calf point. That doesn’t mean you can’t try a knee-length skirt, but it’s something to consider. | ||
| − | #*Women over 40 look good in knee-length skirts, which are slimming, and show the calves.<ref>http://40plusstyle.com/what-is-the-perfect-skirt-length-for-women-over-40/</ref> | + | #*Women over 40 look good in knee-length skirts, which are slimming, and show the calves.<ref name="rf2">http://40plusstyle.com/what-is-the-perfect-skirt-length-for-women-over-40/</ref> |
#Pick a shape that flatters your body type. There are many styles of knee-length skirts, and different body types look better in some than others. | #Pick a shape that flatters your body type. There are many styles of knee-length skirts, and different body types look better in some than others. | ||
#*Knee-length skirts don’t have to be boring, and they don’t have to come in a boxy, shapeless style. There are pencil skirts, full skirts, balloon skirts, and A-line skirts, for starters. | #*Knee-length skirts don’t have to be boring, and they don’t have to come in a boxy, shapeless style. There are pencil skirts, full skirts, balloon skirts, and A-line skirts, for starters. | ||
#*Pleated skirts are great on apple-shaped women because they camouflage the stomach area. | #*Pleated skirts are great on apple-shaped women because they camouflage the stomach area. | ||
| − | #*Hourglass shapes look great in pencil skirts because they slim the thighs while still showing off your curves. Skirts with details on the bottom, like ruffles, also show off the curves.<ref>http://www.thechicfashionista.com/pear-body-shape.html</ref> | + | #*Hourglass shapes look great in pencil skirts because they slim the thighs while still showing off your curves. Skirts with details on the bottom, like ruffles, also show off the curves.<ref name="rf3">http://www.thechicfashionista.com/pear-body-shape.html</ref> |
| − | #*A-line skirts look great on women with pear shaped bodies. They minimize a larger lower half. If you're very thin, avoid bulky skirts, and try belts!<ref>http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/fashion-trends/what-to-wear-if-you-re-skinny-s563557.html</ref>Women with straighter bodies and not a lot of curves could try wearing a baby doll dress on top of the knee-length skirt. This will give the illusion of curves. | + | #*A-line skirts look great on women with pear shaped bodies. They minimize a larger lower half. If you're very thin, avoid bulky skirts, and try belts!<ref name="rf4">http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/fashion-trends/what-to-wear-if-you-re-skinny-s563557.html</ref>Women with straighter bodies and not a lot of curves could try wearing a baby doll dress on top of the knee-length skirt. This will give the illusion of curves. |
#Pick a bold color. Since the knee-length skirt is a little simple in concept, you can make it seem different and stand out even more by choosing a bold color. | #Pick a bold color. Since the knee-length skirt is a little simple in concept, you can make it seem different and stand out even more by choosing a bold color. | ||
#*Think bright colors like bubblegum pink, mustard, lime green, and peach. Pastels work well, but gem colors do too. You could try wearing a knee-length skirt with pleats. Choose it in a bold color, like lipstick pink, so it doesn’t look like you raided grandma’s closet. | #*Think bright colors like bubblegum pink, mustard, lime green, and peach. Pastels work well, but gem colors do too. You could try wearing a knee-length skirt with pleats. Choose it in a bold color, like lipstick pink, so it doesn’t look like you raided grandma’s closet. | ||
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#Try wearing an interesting fabric. Knee-length skirts are no longer avoided by celebrities, even in the summer. You can look good in a knee-length skirt too. It doesn’t have to look dowdy. Play around with the fabric choice. | #Try wearing an interesting fabric. Knee-length skirts are no longer avoided by celebrities, even in the summer. You can look good in a knee-length skirt too. It doesn’t have to look dowdy. Play around with the fabric choice. | ||
#*One way to make a knee-length skirt stand out is to pick one in an interesting fabric like lace. For example, some people wear knee length skirts in plaid. Want to really get attention? Try wearing tulle. This ballerina-like fabric is great for a night out. | #*One way to make a knee-length skirt stand out is to pick one in an interesting fabric like lace. For example, some people wear knee length skirts in plaid. Want to really get attention? Try wearing tulle. This ballerina-like fabric is great for a night out. | ||
| − | #*If you go with such a bold design or fabric, it’s a good idea to be simpler on top. One winning look is to pair the skirt with a crop top and a denim jacket or shirt.<ref> http://stylesweekly.com/18-celebrity-summer-outfit-ideas-with-mid-length-skirts/</ref> | + | #*If you go with such a bold design or fabric, it’s a good idea to be simpler on top. One winning look is to pair the skirt with a crop top and a denim jacket or shirt.<ref name="rf5"> http://stylesweekly.com/18-celebrity-summer-outfit-ideas-with-mid-length-skirts/</ref> |
#*Eyelet fabric is considered very romantic and another way to jazz up a knee-length skirt. Again, because this is a busier fabric, it’s best to choose a simpler top, such as a tight unadorned white shirt. The reverse is also true. If you wear a solid-color knee-length skirt, you could go bolder with your top, by even wearing an eyelet shirt! | #*Eyelet fabric is considered very romantic and another way to jazz up a knee-length skirt. Again, because this is a busier fabric, it’s best to choose a simpler top, such as a tight unadorned white shirt. The reverse is also true. If you wear a solid-color knee-length skirt, you could go bolder with your top, by even wearing an eyelet shirt! | ||
===Dressing while Wearing a Knee-Length Skirt=== | ===Dressing while Wearing a Knee-Length Skirt=== | ||
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#*Pick a shirt with an edge that speaks youth. For example, you could wear a cropped shirt, or a black shirt with shapes cut out in the sleeves. [[Style a Crop Top|Crop tops]] are a great idea if you’re younger. Celebrities wear this look all the time. If you're wearing a belt, you will likely want a shirt that doesn't have a lot of fabric or a busy pattern. The belt itself will be the attention-getting item. | #*Pick a shirt with an edge that speaks youth. For example, you could wear a cropped shirt, or a black shirt with shapes cut out in the sleeves. [[Style a Crop Top|Crop tops]] are a great idea if you’re younger. Celebrities wear this look all the time. If you're wearing a belt, you will likely want a shirt that doesn't have a lot of fabric or a busy pattern. The belt itself will be the attention-getting item. | ||
#*You could choose a graphic T-shirt with a statement on it that is young and sassy. You could wear a plaid shirt or a shirt with gemstones or polka dots. Some people wear patterned knee-length skirts, but because of the amount of fabric, you might want to choose a solid color and save the pattern for the shirt. | #*You could choose a graphic T-shirt with a statement on it that is young and sassy. You could wear a plaid shirt or a shirt with gemstones or polka dots. Some people wear patterned knee-length skirts, but because of the amount of fabric, you might want to choose a solid color and save the pattern for the shirt. | ||
| − | #*You could also play with contrasts in fabric, pairing the skirt with a denim shirt, for example, or with a T-shirt. Some people wear sweatshirts with the knee-length skirt. Again, play around with contrasts.<ref>http://www.outfittrends.com/how-to-wear-skirts-in-winter-30-chic-ideas-to-style-skirts/</ref> | + | #*You could also play with contrasts in fabric, pairing the skirt with a denim shirt, for example, or with a T-shirt. Some people wear sweatshirts with the knee-length skirt. Again, play around with contrasts.<ref name="rf6">http://www.outfittrends.com/how-to-wear-skirts-in-winter-30-chic-ideas-to-style-skirts/</ref> |
#Play around with the fit of the shirt. Since the knee-length skirt can be seen as dowdy or just traditional in some corners, you have more leeway to spice up the top. | #Play around with the fit of the shirt. Since the knee-length skirt can be seen as dowdy or just traditional in some corners, you have more leeway to spice up the top. | ||
#*A good rule of thumb is to not wear tight all over clothes. In other words, if you wear a more form-fitting shirt, don’t wear a tight or revealing top. The reverse is also true. | #*A good rule of thumb is to not wear tight all over clothes. In other words, if you wear a more form-fitting shirt, don’t wear a tight or revealing top. The reverse is also true. | ||
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===Wearing the Right Accessories with a Knee-Length Skirt=== | ===Wearing the Right Accessories with a Knee-Length Skirt=== | ||
#Wear a belt. One way to make a knee length skirt look really classy is to wear a belt. This will draw attention away from the hemline and back to your waist. | #Wear a belt. One way to make a knee length skirt look really classy is to wear a belt. This will draw attention away from the hemline and back to your waist. | ||
| − | #*Some people prefer to wear a wide belt with a knee-length skirt. You could try choosing a wide belt in an interesting color, like mustard.<ref> http://www.whowhatwear.com/photo-galleries/knee-length-skirt/</ref> | + | #*Some people prefer to wear a wide belt with a knee-length skirt. You could try choosing a wide belt in an interesting color, like mustard.<ref name="rf7"> http://www.whowhatwear.com/photo-galleries/knee-length-skirt/</ref> |
#*Other people prefer to wear thin belts with knee-length skirts, but there’s more material with a knee-length skirt, so a wider belt might be a better choice so the belt is more visible. | #*Other people prefer to wear thin belts with knee-length skirts, but there’s more material with a knee-length skirt, so a wider belt might be a better choice so the belt is more visible. | ||
#*With some pencil skirts, you will want to wear the belt a little bit higher to create sort of a vintage look. Remember that knee-length skirts are sort of a throwback style of the old classics. | #*With some pencil skirts, you will want to wear the belt a little bit higher to create sort of a vintage look. Remember that knee-length skirts are sort of a throwback style of the old classics. | ||
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#*Go with the formal feel, and carry a vintage clutch. Play up the 40s and 50s feel of the skirt. You don’t want to carry too big of a purse with this look because, again, you want the skirt itself to make the statement. | #*Go with the formal feel, and carry a vintage clutch. Play up the 40s and 50s feel of the skirt. You don’t want to carry too big of a purse with this look because, again, you want the skirt itself to make the statement. | ||
#*You could try carrying a clutch in a color that doesn’t match yet complements the skirt color. For example, if your skirt is black, you could carry a ruby-red clutch or a lime-green one. | #*You could try carrying a clutch in a color that doesn’t match yet complements the skirt color. For example, if your skirt is black, you could carry a ruby-red clutch or a lime-green one. | ||
| − | #*Keep other accessories simple. Maybe wear a brooch on your shirt (depending on the shirt). Maybe wear simple diamond earrings. But, again, you want to let the skirt draw the attention.<ref> http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbooks/Knee+Length+Skirt</ref> Wear bracelets, necklaces, rings, scarves, hats, and fingerless gloves. | + | #*Keep other accessories simple. Maybe wear a brooch on your shirt (depending on the shirt). Maybe wear simple diamond earrings. But, again, you want to let the skirt draw the attention.<ref name="rf8"> http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbooks/Knee+Length+Skirt</ref> Wear bracelets, necklaces, rings, scarves, hats, and fingerless gloves. |
| − | #Try boots. It might seem counter-intuitive to wear boots with a knee-length skirt because that’s not going to show much of your legs. As long as you let a few inches of leg peek out, it will look good.<ref> http://thestir.cafemom.com/beauty_style/111544/how_to_wear_boots_with</ref> | + | #Try boots. It might seem counter-intuitive to wear boots with a knee-length skirt because that’s not going to show much of your legs. As long as you let a few inches of leg peek out, it will look good.<ref name="rf9"> http://thestir.cafemom.com/beauty_style/111544/how_to_wear_boots_with</ref> |
| − | #*This look is very popular, especially in the winter, and it can look great. In fact, you can wear boots with a lot of different skirt lengths.<ref | + | #*This look is very popular, especially in the winter, and it can look great. In fact, you can wear boots with a lot of different skirt lengths.<ref name="rf7" /> |
| − | #*Boots in leather or suede look great. You probably won’t want to wear knee-length boots with this look, though. Ankle boots look especially good with knee-length skirts.<ref>http://www.instyle.com/fashion/play-proportions-skirt-and-boot-pairings-try</ref> | + | #*Boots in leather or suede look great. You probably won’t want to wear knee-length boots with this look, though. Ankle boots look especially good with knee-length skirts.<ref name="rf10">http://www.instyle.com/fashion/play-proportions-skirt-and-boot-pairings-try</ref> |
#*However, people have tried to wear knee-length boots with knee-length skirts and have pulled it off. Pick boots in a different color than the skirt if you try to do so. Wearing tights with a knee-length skirt works if you choose tights similar in color to the skirt. Otherwise, you won't be showing enough leg to create a streamlined look. | #*However, people have tried to wear knee-length boots with knee-length skirts and have pulled it off. Pick boots in a different color than the skirt if you try to do so. Wearing tights with a knee-length skirt works if you choose tights similar in color to the skirt. Otherwise, you won't be showing enough leg to create a streamlined look. | ||
#Wear great shoes. Try strappy heels with a knee-length skirt. Remember that the skirt is pretty formal and almost vintage. | #Wear great shoes. Try strappy heels with a knee-length skirt. Remember that the skirt is pretty formal and almost vintage. | ||
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#*Some people even pair knee-length skirts with tennis shoes. You will avoid looking too frumpy if you accent the skirt with trendy or youthful fashion choices. | #*Some people even pair knee-length skirts with tennis shoes. You will avoid looking too frumpy if you accent the skirt with trendy or youthful fashion choices. | ||
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