how to style a midi skirt Archives

I love midi dresses and midi skirts. I think they are the perfect length. They are the perfect balance of sexy and sophisticated. Since I wear them so often, I thought it was about time that I do a little tutorial on how to style a midi skirt. What is a Midi Skirt? A midi skirt, if you aren’t familiar, is much longer than knee length, but not full-length either. Midi skirts tend to hit just below the knee to around mid-calf. They can turn frumpy if not paired with the right top and shoes. How to Style a Midi Skirt I like the midi best with a body-conscious top and sky-high strappy heels, to balance the full coverage of the skirt. For this work look, I chose to wear a fitted blazer that definitely shows off my figure, but it also has a lit of a peplum to it, so the lower half of the jacket floats away from my mid-section. 1. Casual You can absolutely wear a midi skirt in a casual way. It looks super adorable with white sneakers and a t-shirt or tank top. My favorite is to wear classic white Stan Smith's or white Chuck Taylors for your sneakers. As for the t-shirt, just make sure you either tie it in a little knot, it's a cropped length, or you tuck it in. Because of the shape of a midi skirt, it's important to create that waist definition with one of the styling options I mentioned above. 2. Dressy If you're wondering how to style a midi skirt for a night out, it definitely comes down to the heels and accessories. The shoes can really transform the look. You could even wear the same t-shirt you wore for the casual look. By adding sky-high strappy heels, a bunch of layered gold jewelry, a cute little clutch, and top the look with a leather jacket, and you're all set for a night out. If you want a more elegant look vs. a clubbing look, then you'll want to swap out your top for something more sophisticated. For example, a top like this could totally work for a dinner party if you paired it with your midi, a pair of classic black strappy heels, and some elevated accessories. 3. Work I personally styled my midi with a blazer for a classic black and white work look. I love the blazer because it has a fun cut-out shape in the front. The shape is also perfect because the blazer has a defined waistline and it helps to accentuate that hourglass shape. {Stacey's Look: Blazer; Skirt (similar); Top (under jacket); Heels (similar); Bag} 4. How to Accessorize Your Midi Skirt As I've mentioned above, accessorizing really depends on the occasion. For a day look, I think you can go super casual with sneakers or flat sandals. As for your bag, you can do a larger carry-all or more of a sporty look with a cross-body or fanny pack. For evening, I definitely think you should pile on the jewelry, wear a bold lip, and add a really fun bag that will draw some attention for the evening. If you're going to wear a jacket with your midi skirt, just make sure its either cropped length or fuller-length (at least knee-length). Jackets can look really odd with midi skirts if they hit any lower than your waist to above your knees. The layer just doesn't look right with a midi. You need to go shorter or longer with the jacket or coat. I’m pretty much in love with this look and midi skirts, generally. I honestly ordered several of the skirts I’m linking below. To be honest, I sincerely love how these midi slip skirts fit so nicely into my wardrobe. They are such versatile pieces and so comfortable too! Plus, I do travel a lot, and they pack up so nicely. They are the perfect travel piece because you can wear them so easily day or night. If you’re looking to add an animal print midi slip skirt to your wardrobe, here are some of my favorites. If you're looking for other midi skirt posts I've written, click here.