HOW TO WEAR: Summer Skirts

Skirts have come a long way since the 1980's. And thank goodness! Who would want to be caught wearing a poofy, lace mini-skirt? Now the trend is more subtle and consistent. Skirts usually come in three different styles: A-line, pencil, or tulip.

The A-line skirt is great for all body types. It provides room for comfortable walking strides and dancing steps. It also makes the hips look slimmer and hides any tummy concerns. The pencil skirt is great for someone taller with a straight down figure. This type of skirt will hug the body and will create the illusion of curves. The tulip skirt is best on women who have a medium to thin build. The balloon in the hips is very forgiving for those who have wider hips or extra weight in the lower stomach. However, the style should still be loose in that area.

You can wear skirts for almost any occasion. Throw on a mini A-line skirt for a day at the beach or shimmy into a pencil skirt for a day at the office or evening cocktail party. No matter the event, skirts should be a staple in your closet.

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Outfit 1-Ci Sono Ruffle Top $30
Hale Bob A-line Mini ON SALE $152.25

Outfit 2-Dream Culture Short Sleeve Blouse $92
Brown Woven Belt $50
Pleated Polkadot Skirt $127

Outfit 3-Dream Culture Flutter Sleeve Top $86
Navy Plaid Skirt with Button $127