At first blush, the midi-skirt might seem like a challenging length. After all, it's the same length as the kind of prom dresses school deans would approve of, graduation gowns, and your babysitter's button-front sundresses — the kind of fusty, adult-approved clothing that is about as cool as Vitamin D milk. But, midis have replaced maxi dresses, micro dresses, and below-the-knee skirts as the hem length du jour because of a very simple reason: they hit your leg at the skinniest part of your ankle, thus, giving you an extra visual boost in height.
To wear them, you've got to extricate yourself from the mindset in which midi = matronly. With the right design details, worn with the right shoes and the right top tucked in the right way, it can immediately become a Fashion-Week-worthy ensemble. Need proof? Ahead, six examples of the midi skirt worn according to the same formula. Let the legs speak for themselves.
Here's the formula: A slim top tucked into a midi skirt, with a pair of leg-lengthening shoes. In this case, a boot with a platform gives Yasmin Sewell's outfit a literal lift.
Photographed by Christian Vierig.
A midi skirt can sit anywhere between the start of your calf and your ankle. This button-front skirt looks great with a lace skirt tucked into it and a tall pair of boots.
Photographed by Christian Vierig.
A pair of strappy sandals and a cropped top put a little pep into this midi skirt.
Photographed by Christian Vierig.
This simple top gives this heavy-duty leather skirt a little lightness.
Photographed by Christian Vierig.
A slim top is untucked here, but still works with the skirt's longer-length. The slit in the wrap skirt is key here for dialing up the vamp-factor.
Photographed by Christian Vierig.
A simple button-down pairs perfectly with a structured midi skirt and fancy pool slides.
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