3 Ways To Wear... The midi skirt
While midi dresses, mid-length coats and cropped jeans all sit happily in that sweet spot between your ankle and mid-calf, there's something about the midi skirt that plays much harder to get.
Sometimes they're just that little bit too short, occasionally they sit at just the wrong spot on your waist and often they just refuse to work with any of your tops. What is it about them? Leave a top untucked and you lose any semblance of a silhouette, tuck it in and you either see the tucked fabric bulging beneath the waistband or ballooning over the top.
But despite them being the most awkward of the midi siblings, we're forever determined to make them work. Why? Because when they do, there's little we love more.
So how to get the midi skirt on your side and lock them in as a wardrobe staple (and avoid the almost predictable cycle of trying on with eight different tops in the morning only to rip it off in a strop and throw on a safe bet midi dress instead)?
We tried 3 different styles on 4 women with very different tastes to prove their versatility...
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Look 1: Denim
Denim midis are perfect for a casual weekend regardless of your plans. Brunch with your friends? Trainers and a t-shirt. A family birthday? Chunky knit and boots. Date night? A cami vest and heeled sandals.
Look 2: Floral
If you're into floral dresses (and who isn't?), you'll no doubt find floral midis a super easy transition. Find one with a matching top à la the below Ganni for your next 'occasion' do, and pair it with a white t-shirt or chunky cream knit for the rest of the season.
Look 3: Sheer
Just because they're not mini doesn't mean they need to be overly demure. Opt for a sheer skirt atop some super short shorts on your next night out (or a bodysuit if you're feeling particularly risqué) for a fashion-forward way to wear next-to-nothing.
Styling by: Ashlee Hill
Models: Sian Lilly (Look 1), Melissa Koole (Look 2), Jordan and Loanne Collyer (Look 3)
Photographer: Ruaraid Achilleos-Sarll
Makeup artist: Emily Wood @Creativesagency
Produced and directed by: Lu Xiao-Wei
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