Relationship / 19.07.2023

Which skirt is suitable? How to choose a skirt according to your figure

Article updated December 2018.

Without a skirt woman's wardrobe It’s simply impossible to imagine! This small piece of clothing can turn its owner into a real Goddess, but only if it is the right choice.

The main things to consider when choosing a skirt: Never focus on the fullest parts of your body if you want to look slimmer. That is, if you have full hips, then you shouldn’t tighten them; if your legs are full above the knee, then it is better to exclude mini skirts; if you have full calves, midi-length skirts should be chosen very carefully, so that the skirt does not end at the widest part of the calf.

Which skirt style will look best on your body type? Let's find out!

For all body types
It’s not surprising that SUCH a style of skirt exists. This is a straight skirt just below the knee (if your legs are full, then the skirt can be longer). It is worth purchasing from your palette, the so-called. It is amazingly versatile, goes with almost any top (be it a sweater or blouse), as well as with almost any type of jacket and looks very elegant.

A-shaped figure (triangle with base at bottom)

Good news: skirts are just made for you! You have a huge selection of styles: flared, trapezoidal, pleated, tulip skirts.
You will be especially adorned by skirts that fit around the abdomen and flare along the hip line. Skirts of this style will also hide riding breeches, if available. Due to the fit at the waist and abdomen, these skirts will not add extra centimeters (first photo below).
When choosing a skirt with pleats, it is better to opt for the pleats stitched in the belly area (second photo below). Lush folds immediately from the waist will tighten the silhouette, making the lower part of the body more massive.

Skirts with an asymmetrical cut work especially well for correcting your figure; moreover, they visually lengthen your legs. Anyone with a low hip line should take a closer look at this style (first photo below).
Flared, high-waisted models also look beautiful on you, as well as wide belt.
If riding breeches are present, then try to choose skirts from thick fabric, and not from flowing materials.

Straight, not too narrow skirts will also suit you, but in order for the silhouette to look harmonious in such a skirt, you need to visually smooth out the difference between the graceful top and the heavier bottom. Thus, it is best to wear a straight skirt, either without emphasizing the waist (yes, it will have to be sacrificed in this case), choosing a fairly loose top, and, if possible, trying to emphasize the shoulders, visually enlarging them. Or you can choose a fitted silhouette or tuck the top into the skirt, then the emphasis in the shoulder area should be especially noticeable. It can be done either by cutting a top or by choosing a top with a print with a horizontal direction. The fact that a horizontal stripe expands is a myth. Not just any stripe expands, but only separately located wide contrasting stripes, as in the second photo below. This is the option for you.

Don't forget about great power prints. You can often hear recommendations for your body type that prints in the hip area are prohibited for you.
I hasten to please all print lovers - this is not true at all. You can wear prints, just try to choose options that are beneficial for you, which, on the contrary, can visually narrow the silhouette.
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A dense print (the elements of which are located close to each other) with a low contrast in lightness is most preferable for you.

What to avoid:

contrasting sparse prints or too bright colors, as well as embroidery and sequins

fabrics that are too dense, they make the hips look fat (tweed, bouclé, corduroy, velvet)

a messenger bag that draws attention to the hips ( )

tight or too short skirts. In general, excessive tightness will only emphasize the width of the hips. About how. I recommend it, the article is very useful.

V-shaped figure (triangle with the base at the top)

As a rule, you have slender legs, so they can (and even should!) be emphasized. If your age allows, then short skirts are simply made for you. At the same time, it is better to choose a trapezoidal, slightly flared style of such a skirt, so that a too narrow, tight skirt does not emphasize the difference between a more massive top and a fragile bottom.

Ladies of elegant age with this type of figure also need not be afraid of fairly short skirts just below the knee.
You can also wear flared skirts (both A-line and circle skirts) or skirts with ruffles to add volume to your hips and balance out your silhouette.
Please note that the girl on the right has this type of figure; the flared skirt helps balance the proportions. Mentally imagine her in a tight pencil skirt - it would look worse).

Loose-fitting skirts with various details that can focus attention on your slender hips (first photo below) will also suit you.
Also, brighter colors will help to emphasize them.

You, like those with a type A figure, should make full use of the great corrective power of prints, only the opposite recommendations will work for you. Choose sparse (with elements far apart from each other) and/or contrasting prints.

Original tights will also help to divert attention from the more voluminous upper body and emphasize your slender legs, bright color or with print.

What to avoid:

tight skirts (a common mistake: women with this type of figure wear very narrow skirts to emphasize slender hips, but such a skirt, on the contrary, will emphasize the imbalance between the voluminous top and graceful bottom)

long straight skirts, they will make the silhouette disproportionate

X or 8 shape

You have very feminine curves, you shouldn’t hide them. But you shouldn’t emphasize them too much, so as not to make them caricatures. Choose skirts that highlight your wasp waist and long legs. For example, a pencil skirt with a high belt, but such a skirt should not be tight on you, like Kim Kardashian's skirts, unless you have a goal to imitate her style. The waist can also be emphasized with a belt.

Flared skirts will also look great on you. It is better to choose thinner fabrics so that they create a smooth, curved line.

If you are the owner of a figure 8, that is, a corpulent beauty with a well-defined waist, then you should not hide your curves by turning to baggy silhouettes. Excessive tightness will also not be for you a good helper, since it will only emphasize your forms, making them almost caricatured. .
When choosing a straight skirt, try to choose a fairly fitted, but not too tight, form-fitting silhouette. At the same time, it is better to indicate the waist, since too voluminous shapes will visually increase in size.

Flared skirts will also suit you (after all, your silhouette practically coincides with an X-type figure). You will especially be graced by skirts that flare from the hips with a high waist - they look simply amazing (second photo below)!
When choosing a pleated skirt, pay attention to the folds - they should be small.

What to avoid for figure types X and 8:

too wide skirts, spherical skirts (they will hide all your trump cards)

too much tight skirts tight

low waist skirts

H Shape (Rectangle)

The goal is to demonstrate your beautiful legs, you can add a little volume to the hips so that the waist appears narrower. If you also add volume on top by making a slouch, tucking the top into the skirt, and at the same time emphasizing the waist, then it will visually appear narrower. You shouldn’t emphasize your waist when choosing a tight-fitting silhouette.

Asymmetrical, pleated, pleated and flared skirts can show off your figure in the most favorable light, adding volume at the bottom, visually narrowing the waist.

You can experiment with color, print and frills, pockets and lace. It will really decorate you full skirt, which can create the effect of a thin waist.

If you have slender legs, you can wear any mini (if your age and beliefs allow). Maxi and midi skirts also look flattering on you if you are medium to tall.

What to avoid:

straight narrow skirts with a tight-fitting shirt or blouse (they will only emphasize the undefined waist)

not full or flared skirts with a belt at the waist

O-shaped figure

If you choose a long, loose (flared) skirt, keep in mind that it will tighten the silhouette if you do not define the proportions. It is better to combine it not with a voluminous top, but with a slightly fitted, fitted jacket (or biker jacket, as in the photo below). And in this case, the top should be tucked in, making a slight overlap at the top.

If you put an elongated, loose top on top of such a skirt, then the silhouette will look too massive in all of this.

You can use the following trick: put a wide belt on top of a long top, but move it just above the waistline. The belly will be hidden under the resulting peplum, and the waist will appear narrower (second photo below).

What to avoid:

skirts that are too wide or shapeless

skirts with pleats from the waist

miniskirts or tight skirts

For petite womenIt's best to try to elongate your silhouette with a pleated or pleated skirt (pleats create vertical lines that will make you look taller). A straight skirt will also decorate you.

The skirt is a key element of a fashionable wardrobe modern woman. It is appropriate on vacation and at work, while walking or traveling, in summer and winter. Unfortunately, some women do not know how to choose a skirt according to their size and body type, and therefore look unattractive.

How to determine the size of a skirt, or it all starts with measurements

If you are in doubt about how to choose a skirt, then just arm yourself with a measuring tape, undress to underwear and make accurate measurements of the volume of the figure. During measurements, the tape should not sag or press on the body: this can lead to subsequent discomfort when wearing the product. How to choose the right skirt? One answer to this question is by height. This is especially true for very long or, conversely, short products.

To ensure accurate measurements, the waist is measured at its narrowest part, keeping the stomach in a relaxed state, and the hips are grasped at the most protruding points of the buttocks. As a rule, the last measurements should be taken at a distance of 20 cm from the waistline. If you don't know how to choose a long skirt, first determine your leg length by measuring the distance from your foot to your inner thigh.

Experienced fashionistas know how to determine the size of a skirt, and therefore feel free to check the data obtained with size tables leading manufacturers. However, it is important to remember that size designations in the United States, as well as in some European countries and Russia, are different. The international system uses the Latin alphabet XXS-XXXL; in the CIS countries, clothing sizes for women are presented in the range from 42 to 56, and in the USA - from 6 to 22.

Those with non-standard parameters should understand how to choose a skirt according to their figure so that the product fits without trying on. In this case, the stretchability, type and color of the material cannot be discounted. The more elastic the fabric, the greater the chance of guessing the size of the model.

Height, cm	Leg length from waist, cm	Hip circumference, cm	Waist circumference, cm	Size, Russia	US size
160 - 163	101 - 104	85 - 90	58 - 62	42	XS
162 - 165	102 - 105	89 - 93	61 - 65	44	S
164 - 167	103 - 106	92 - 96	64 - 68	46	M
166 - 169	104 - 107	95 - 99	67 - 71	48	L
168 - 171	105 - 108	98 - 102	70 - 74	50	XL
170 - 173	106 - 109	101 - 105	73 - 77	54	XXL
174 - 177	107 - 110	104 - 108	76 - 80	56	3XL
176 - 179	108 - 111	107 - 111	79 - 83	58	3XL

Skirt style according to your figure

When thinking about how to choose the right skirt, you should pay attention to classic straight-cut models made of simple dense fabric. They are universal, and therefore suitable for women and girls with any shape.

Women with curvy hips know how to choose a pencil skirt. It is better for those with too steep and, on the contrary, delicate hips to refrain from this style, since a model that is tapered to the bottom will clearly demonstrate an imbalance of the figure. In all other cases, such a skirt is the best in the best possible way will emphasize the seductiveness of the lines.

Slender fashionistas will suit circle skirts, as well as bell and tulip models. All of them give a special charm, focusing on the slenderness of the legs and waist, making the hips more expressive. Fashionistas can also safely experiment with folds. Full ladies It’s worth taking a closer look at A-line skirts, models with soft pleats or vertical stripes.

Do you have any doubts about how to choose the length of your skirt? It’s worth going back to your own measurements. Tall girls Short products are contraindicated, and for ladies of short stature, the skirt should not be below the knee.

A correctly selected skirt will hide the flaws of the figure, emphasizing all its advantages, and therefore it is especially important to carefully take measurements and choose a model in accordance with dimensional grid, take into account the unwritten rules of compatibility, cut and style.

Correct landing. How to choose a skirt by size

Make sure you know your exact size. This is especially important when shopping online. Of course, certain fit errors cannot be avoided even with a perfectly selected size, especially if you have a “complex figure.” But a skirt of the wrong size (just like any other clothing) will fit poorly and spoil your appearance.

A skirt that is too tight will twist and gather at the hips and waist, and at the same time add extra folds in unnecessary places. And too loose - it will deform your figure and make your image look sloppy and untidy. Let’s be honest, both of these things don’t look “very good” and will immediately cheapen your appearance. Therefore, before purchasing, let’s honestly evaluate your size by taking the correct measurements and then compare them with the store’s size chart.

How to do it right:

Waist circumference. Measured at the level of the “natural” waist. When doing this, make sure that you do not hold the flexible measuring tape too loosely, but do not tighten it too tightly. Remember, you can, of course, lie to yourself by stretching it to the limit, and then the skirt will be bored in the closet)
Hip circumference. Measured while standing, legs together, at the widest part of the hips. This is approximately 20 cm below the waistline. This measurement is especially important if you are choosing a pencil skirt or any other form-fitting skirt style.

How to choose the right skirt length

The next most important parameter of a skirt is its length. An incorrectly chosen length will spoil everything - visually distort your figure, shorten your legs, and simply make you look out of place.
How to easily find your ideal length:

Stand in front of the mirror full height. It is advisable to wear your favorite or casual shoes that you wear most often.
Take a long rectangle of fabric (I think you won’t have any problems finding one - a beach pareo, wide scarf or large towel will do) and start experimenting with the length.
Gradually work your way up from the longest length to the shortest length, looking for the option that looks best on your legs.

If in doubt, here is a small picture to help you.

And one more piece of advice for those who have doubts: the most optimal length of the skirt, no matter whether it is tight or fluffy, is best suited for owners of any figure - to the knee and just below the knee. Moreover, in a skirt of this length you will always look appropriate, regardless of the occasion and style of your look.
Let's take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of each length of your skirt:

1. Short skirts and miniskirts

The main advantage of short skirts is that they visually lengthen your legs. What more can be said?
Who are short skirts ideal for:

Girls short;
Girls with elongated.

But they are not the best fit:

for girls with a noticeable belly (like an apple figure) and in general for everyone who is worried about their weight;
for a business environment;
those who don't feel comfortable showing off their legs too much.

What should those who would like to wear short skirts, but feel awkward wearing such a length, do? Try choosing a skirt that's a little longer but still above the knee and/or adding thick tights to your look.

2. Knee-length skirts

The most universal skirt length that suits everyone without exception. A skirt of this length looks most appropriate in offices with a strict dress code. However, if your legs are a little shorter or fuller than you would like, you can choose a skirt that is just above the knee and add heels - this combination will visually add slimness.

One of the feminine and seductive attributes of a woman's wardrobe is a skirt. However, not every lady or young lady dares to wear it. There are a great many reasons, but the main one is banal: the inability to choose this element of clothing. Modern fashion loyal to the weaker sex: a huge range of styles is offered. After you finish reading our article, it will be easy for you to make a choice. Let's find out:

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Which style should you choose to hide defects and highlight your best features?
How to choose a skirt exactly in size?
What length does it look like? various types figures?

How to choose the right skirt for your figure?

There are several types that cover most female figures. If you still don't know what type you are, then this is the first thing you should do before purchasing. How to choose the right skirt according to your body type: Let's figure it out together!

1. "Triangle" - This is a figure in which a woman has a wide shoulder girdle and a narrow waist, as well as hips. It should be noted that such a figure is not distinguished by sophistication, so the stylists’ recommendation is to add it with a skirt. A flared sun model with pleats or drapery from the waist, pleated styles, as well as a high-waisted tulip skirt will suit your silhouette.

2. "Rectangle" looks like this: narrow shoulders, also hips and waist. This is a boyish body type, so it is necessary to bring femininity and balance. The solution will be skirts of a flying style, flared with prints and inserts. If your legs are slender, you can try a style with pockets, with or without rivets, or lapels.

3. “Hourglass” – This is the most seductive figure: narrow shoulders, a wasp waist, and wide hips below. Housewives of this type are allowed to wear skirts of various styles. A tight skirt, either slightly above the knees or down to the knees, will look great. The high belt is designed to highlight the graceful waist and add even more sexiness. Other styles include models with a loose cut, with flounces, corrugated, and with flowing drapery. When it comes to fabrics, it is preferable to choose thick ones, with geometric prints or large stripes.

4. "Pear" - This is a type of figure characterized by a narrow shoulder girdle and a waist with wide hips. It is no less feminine than the hourglass, but there is a small nuance. Don't tie the belt around your waist: this will further emphasize your pear shape. For girls with a similar figure, stylists recommend wearing straight-cut models with pleats, as well as pleated, godet, and with a yoke in the hip area. Floor-length skirts with a frankly high slit are also allowed.

5.Oval - This is a figure with rounded outlines. Due to the same ratio of chest, waist and hips, it is difficult to choose a winning style. Styles with vertical stitches and clear lines will help lengthen your figure. Color in this case is of great importance: choose plain models, for example, brown, dark blue, or burgundy. If you have slender legs, you can wear the model to the knees. Remember: horizontal stripes, voluminous prints, drawings are not for you.

How to choose the length of the skirt?

Let's find out who is suitable various styles And how to choose skirt length, according to the unwritten laws of fashion, emphasizing the more attractive aspects of the female figure.

— Mini-skirt slightly covers the hips: it is 10-15 cm above the knee. It fits tightly on the figure, so it is recommended only for slender, well-built people. If you are too tall, it creates disproportion: take it into account!

— Pencil Skirt There are two types: the first reaches to the middle of the thighs, and the second - to the knee. The first style is tapered at the bottom and also hugs the silhouette. This length successfully opens the legs, distracting the eye from other leg defects. However, it is also suitable only for girls with slender legs. The second option is called classic: it creates a vertical line.

— Mid-calf skirt is fraught with danger: it ends at the widest leg area. It is not suitable for ladies with full calves or thin calves. Short girls should be wary of this length: it will make you even shorter.

— Maxi skirt reaches the ankle. She doesn't cut the attractive leg. At the straight line long skirt There may be an incision at the back, side or along the leg. Visually elongating the figure, a maxi skirt is slimming, but it is not suitable for ladies of very short stature.

How to choose a skirt size?

To give joy to a woman, a skirt must be “correct” - this is obvious. That is why it is necessary to know exactly and be able to choose the size. To do this, measure your hips and waist. Use a measuring tape to wrap tightly around the named parts without clothing. By the way, the tape must be new. The height value will also be required. From the table below you can find out how to choose skirt size.

Size in Russia	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58
US size	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	2XL	3XL
Height, cm	160-163	162-165	164-167	166-169	168-171	170-173	172-175	174-177	176-179
Waist circumference, cm.	58-62	61-65	64-68	67-71	70-74	73-77	76-80	79-83	82-86
Hip circumference, cm.	86-90	89-93	92-96	95-99	98-102	101-105	104-108	107-111	110-114

Today there is a huge variety of models and styles of skirts, so sometimes choosing the right one for your figure is not easy. First of all, try to pay attention to individual characteristics your figure rather than fashion trends.

In today's article, we will try to understand the intricacies how to choose a skirt according to your body type.

Straight skirt

When choosing a skirt, try to choose a classic straight cut option, made of dense and high-quality material. This style will decorate any figure, and if the size is chosen correctly, it will hide problem areas and emphasize the contours of the silhouette.

This skirt is one of the most feminine and attractive in appearance, and its many options will allow you to choose the right one. A straight skirt knee-length and below is recommended for overweight women. And a short straight skirt is the surest way to visually lengthen your legs and make short girl slimmer and taller.

pencil skirt

pencil skirt- This is a tight-fitting skirt that is tapered at the bottom. There are many variations in length: it can either open the knee or reach the middle of the shin.

This cut of the skirt emphasizes the curve of the hips and the slenderness of the legs. However, women with both very narrow hips and very voluminous ones should refrain from such models. A skirt will highlight the imbalance of proportions, presenting your figure in an unfavorable light.

The most effective tops are blouses with interesting, voluminous designs for collars or sleeves. The bottom must be tucked in. Emphasize your waist with a wide belt, and choose shoes only with heels.

High waist pencil skirts ideal for short girls. And they are a controversial option for very thin and tall people, especially in combination with a tight-fitting knitted top to match.

Tulip skirt

Tulip skirt voluminous in the hips and narrow at the waist and bottom, so it will not only emphasize the difference between the waist and hips, but also increase it.

This skirt model looks great on girls with narrow hips or simply thin. And it disfigures the proportions of those whom nature has already rewarded with everything. It should also be taken into account that this cut hides height and shortens the legs, so a tulip skirt can only be combined with high-heeled shoes.

As for the top, two rules should be followed: it should be tight-fitting and tucked into the skirt.

Bell skirt

The silhouette resembles a bell flower, that is, it fits at the waist and widens towards the bottom line. Moreover, this extension should be “readable” and not draped into folds.

This style visually enlarges the hips and emphasizes the slenderness of the legs. If you have slim figure, but your hips are not round enough, choose this model.

For tops, choose blouses and jumpers with a simple design. The shoes included with such a skirt should have heels.

Skirt sun

Skirt sun It is cut in a circle and has a clear A-shaped silhouette, giving its owner additional charm and charm.

If you have narrow hips, this cut of the skirt will be ideal option. A circle skirt will make wide hips even wider.

Since this model itself is very expressive, the top should be extremely concise in detail (this does not apply to color). Shoes should be chosen only with heels.

A-line skirt

A-line skirt Suitable for most types of female figures. So, if you have narrow hips and broad shoulders, it will visually balance your proportions. If you have wide hips, a skirt will hide them and make you look slimmer.

For tall girls, A-line skirts below the knee are more suitable; if you are short, then choose models just above the knee.

Since the A-line skirt is quite voluminous in silhouette, it should only be worn with heels, otherwise your look will look heavy.

Skirt year

Skirt year- This is a skirt into which wedges are sewn to give it a widening shape towards the bottom; the traditional length is below the knee.

These skirts are worn with blouses, tops and jackets up to the top of the thigh. You can also tuck a blouse or top into the skirt itself, decorating the waist with a thin belt.

A godet skirt will balance and lighten curvy hips. It looks especially impressive as part of a floor-length evening set.

Pleated skirt

Pleated skirt quite diverse in its manifestations, so it can have a different silhouette. The pleats, sewn up to the hips and diverging below, slim the waist, hips and legs. Large folds fill the hips. But it’s definitely worth paying attention to this skirt – the folds can do a lot for your figure. And after experimenting, you will find the right one.

Mini-skirt

What's happened mini-skirt, everyone knows. When putting it on, you should be prepared for everyone's attention. But they will look not at the modern cut and trim of the skirt, but at your legs, which look longer in such models.

Miniskirts look good only on those with slender legs, those who are too thin or fat girls they look tasteless.

To determine the minimum acceptable length for a skirt, stand with your hands at your sides. The bottom edge of the skirt should be level with the tip of your middle finger. Remember: the higher the length, the lower the heel.

Maxi skirts

To show off in skirts of this style, you need to have tall and long legs.

Short girls should avoid skirts of this length or combine them with high heels, since maxi skirts visually reduce height.

This is a very impressive and comfortable beach option, but in quality office clothes it is absolutely unacceptable, as it looks somewhat imposing.

Maxi perfectly masks problems with legs: thinness, fullness and other visible defects.
This is a very impressive and comfortable beach option, but as office wear it is absolutely unacceptable, as it looks somewhat imposing.

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