Sophisticated mini skirts, lady-like midi lengths and dramatic floor sweeping maxi skirts made a robust splash into the pool of top spring/summer 2011 trends. DKNY kept is simple and chic with a collection of tailored khaki mini skirts, while Marc Jacobs made fashionable headlines with a sheer red skirt studded with mini flower details. Not far behind, the billowing full length maxi skirts seen at Lanvin reinforced the continuance of maximum coverage skirts as a strong fashion trend. Loved for their versatility, skirts are a wardrobe staple appreciated by all body types and fashion styles. To keep you well hemmed, here’s the long and short of the season’s spring skirt trends.
The Mini. The mini skirt has elegantly transformed itself this spring with a more sophisticated take on styling. This season’s silhouettes emphasized feminine volume and textured fabrics that gave shape and dimension to the traditional straight cut mini. Sweet flounce mini skirts, tiered layers and ruffle details are a few of the key mini skirt styles that will continue to make fashion edits for spring/summer 2011. The softer color palette introduced for spring, dresses up this skirt style and makes it a workable option for blending into an existing wardrobe. Tulip style and high waist mini skirts in blush pink, steel grey, khaki and blue are also fashionable options for creating a leggier look in the coming months. For a dressier option focus on the fabric and the style details. Pretty rosettes, sheer layers and fabrics that drape well can make an everyday look into something truly special.
The Midi. No stranger to the runways, the midi skirt has carried over from last season with updated colors and patterns for the spring. For many this skirt hybrid represents the perfect balance between a chic mini skirt and a fashionable maxi skirt. The hem of this skirt style typically hits the mid calf, providing more coverage than a mini skirt, but still allows the wearer to show a little more leg than possible with a maxi length skirt. This spring will see this lady like style in floral prints, classic a-line shapes and colorful solids. Follow the direction of fashion label Marc Jacobs and pair these styles with a sexy blouse to keep this skirt from looking too prim, but still very proper. Play up the feminine mood of this skirt style with chiffon blouses, asymmetric tops or a structured high heel.
The Maxi. A dominant warm weather favorite, the maxi length skirts proves that skin isn’t always in when it comes to looking gorgeous in warmer weather. The full length of a maxi skirt can be casually paired with a knit tank and boots or be dressed up with a pair of heels and accessories that shimmer for a beautiful, fuss free evening look. Look to see the season’s maxi skirt additions in fascinating tribal prints, subtle sheers, modern bubble hems and metallic threads for a chic sheen to polish off a day or night look. A looser cut maxi skirt will flow better over curves, while the more structured and tailored maxi skirt styles are great for emphasizing curves and visually adding height. Stack on the style by pairing maxi skirt styles with the season’s sculpted wedge heels.
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