5 Tips on How to Wear Midi Skirts When You Are Petite

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1. The Hemline:

   Where should the hemline fall? Depending on length, a midi skirt can fall just below the knee or above the ankles. For petites, and a good rule of thumb in general, is for the skirt to fall just below the knee or right below the widest part of the calf. It is smart to avoid having the hem fall at the widest part of the calf.

2. Create a Waistline and the Rule of 3rds:

   Choose a higher waisted skirt and tuck a slimmer fit top into the skirt. You can also opt for a shorter/cropped top or sweater. This creates a waistline and also makes the legs appear longer.

3. Thin Vertical Design Details:

   Thin vertical design details continue to draw the eye up and down and elongates the look.

4. Monochrome:

   Dressing in monochromatic colors can give the illusion of height and create an elongated line from top to bottom.

5. Size and Scale:

   When wearing a midi skirt with pattern, small to medium prints work best for petites to not overwhelm a shorter frame.