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| − | + | Mini skirts are fun fashion items that are never really ''out'' of style. Anyone can rock a mini skirt as long as you pay attention to the shirt, shoes, and accessories that you pair it with. It's easy to show off your legs and look stellar in the right mini skirt -- just remember to have the attitude that goes with it. | |
[[Category:Dresses and Skirts]] | [[Category:Dresses and Skirts]] | ||
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#* '''Very tight, short, or otherwise revealing minis''' tend to be favored by younger wearers, or those with good physiques. | #* '''Very tight, short, or otherwise revealing minis''' tend to be favored by younger wearers, or those with good physiques. | ||
#*'''A-line skirts''' This is the basic skirt that has been customized to a great extent. With slight flare having rough shape of capital letter ‘A’, it fits at the waist while slightly touching hips and thighs; it is broader at the hem. | #*'''A-line skirts''' This is the basic skirt that has been customized to a great extent. With slight flare having rough shape of capital letter ‘A’, it fits at the waist while slightly touching hips and thighs; it is broader at the hem. | ||
| − | #*'''Older wearers''' are likely to feel more comfortable in minis that don’t cling. Consider such choices as kilts, wraps and pleats.<ref name="CBS">CBS, The Early Show, [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/05/15/earlyshow/living/beauty/main554133.shtml Miniskirt Rules For Any Age]</ref> ''The Early Show'' advice also suggests that darker colors are better for a more professional and elegant look.<ref name="CBS" | + | #*'''Older wearers''' are likely to feel more comfortable in minis that don’t cling. Consider such choices as kilts, wraps and pleats.<ref name="CBS">CBS, The Early Show, [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/05/15/earlyshow/living/beauty/main554133.shtml Miniskirt Rules For Any Age]</ref> ''The Early Show'' advice also suggests that darker colors are better for a more professional and elegant look.<ref name="CBS" /> |
#*'''A high-waisted mini''' can give the impression of hanging lower on the leg than it really does, making it more work appropriate. | #*'''A high-waisted mini''' can give the impression of hanging lower on the leg than it really does, making it more work appropriate. | ||
#*'''A casual, mid-length mini''' goes with everything and is good for everyday use. | #*'''A casual, mid-length mini''' goes with everything and is good for everyday use. | ||
#Consider pairing your skirt with tights, stockings or leggings. | #Consider pairing your skirt with tights, stockings or leggings. | ||
#*'''If you'd like to dress your skirt up with nude tights''', pair them with a closed-toe shoe. | #*'''If you'd like to dress your skirt up with nude tights''', pair them with a closed-toe shoe. | ||
| − | #*'''For an older, mature look''', consider opaque tights.<ref | + | #*'''For an older, mature look''', consider opaque tights.<ref name="CBS" /> Choose black, chocolate brown, plums and steel greys for the colors. Leave lighter colors to the teenage crowd, as they tend to emphasize their legs. |
#*'''Leggings or half-leggings''' can make a miniskirt more modest, sporty, and versatile. | #*'''Leggings or half-leggings''' can make a miniskirt more modest, sporty, and versatile. | ||
#*'''For a spunkier look that works especially well with simple skirts''', buy fishnet or patterned tights. | #*'''For a spunkier look that works especially well with simple skirts''', buy fishnet or patterned tights. | ||
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#* '''If you want to bare your legs''', consider getting them [[Wax Your Legs|waxed]]. Waxing plucks the hair from the roots and generally lasts longer. | #* '''If you want to bare your legs''', consider getting them [[Wax Your Legs|waxed]]. Waxing plucks the hair from the roots and generally lasts longer. | ||
#* '''If you need [[Get a Tan|tanned]] legs quickly''', a [[Get a Fake Tan That Looks Real|fake tan]] suffices. Try a tanning salon or special makeup, but be aware of the potential health threats. | #* '''If you need [[Get a Tan|tanned]] legs quickly''', a [[Get a Fake Tan That Looks Real|fake tan]] suffices. Try a tanning salon or special makeup, but be aware of the potential health threats. | ||
| − | #* '''If you'd like to keep your legs pale''', apply sunscreen to your legs daily and avoid tanning. In some areas, such as many parts of Asia,<ref>[http://www.jeansinfo.org/mini_skirt.html Mini Skirts: Every Girl's Favorite?]</ref> being and staying pale is valued. | + | #* '''If you'd like to keep your legs pale''', apply sunscreen to your legs daily and avoid tanning. In some areas, such as many parts of Asia,<ref name="rf16739">[http://www.jeansinfo.org/mini_skirt.html Mini Skirts: Every Girl's Favorite?]</ref> being and staying pale is valued. |
#* '''If you don't want to wear stockings but would like to enhance the look of your legs immediately''', blend some sheer highlighting powder or lotion up the front of your legs. This will make your legs look thinner, and more toned. Start just above your ankle and blend up along your shinbone, avoid the knee and continue the line up the front of your thigh. Make sure the line is very well blended so that there is a subtle sheen. Do not use highlighter that is too glittery or colored. | #* '''If you don't want to wear stockings but would like to enhance the look of your legs immediately''', blend some sheer highlighting powder or lotion up the front of your legs. This will make your legs look thinner, and more toned. Start just above your ankle and blend up along your shinbone, avoid the knee and continue the line up the front of your thigh. Make sure the line is very well blended so that there is a subtle sheen. Do not use highlighter that is too glittery or colored. | ||
#Wear the right top. The top you choose to wear with your skirt can dictate how you pull off the whole look. Consider: | #Wear the right top. The top you choose to wear with your skirt can dictate how you pull off the whole look. Consider: | ||
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*If you need to keep active, choose a mini skort. It has in-built shorts and when you cycle, cartwheel or tumble, you don't have to worry about showing your underwear. | *If you need to keep active, choose a mini skort. It has in-built shorts and when you cycle, cartwheel or tumble, you don't have to worry about showing your underwear. | ||
*If you are not totally confident about your legs, why not wear some light, tan/nude coloured tights. They will look like your skin and maybe even make you look more tanned!, which is great for summer. But remember, feel good and you will look good too. | *If you are not totally confident about your legs, why not wear some light, tan/nude coloured tights. They will look like your skin and maybe even make you look more tanned!, which is great for summer. But remember, feel good and you will look good too. | ||
| − | *Mini skirts are considered to be more slimming than tight jeans, especially post winter munching.<ref | + | *Mini skirts are considered to be more slimming than tight jeans, especially post winter munching.<ref name="rf16739" /> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
