Hot for Fall: The Maxi Skirt

All summer long I’ve blogged about my love of the maxi dress. And I’ve really been rocking them hard and love the coverage they give my legs. So I can’t tell you how excited I am to hear that there’s a new maxi in town: the maxi skirt. I remember loving my long Susana Monaco black skirt back in the day and love that the maxi skirt is back with a vengeance. Here’s what you need to know to make this look your own:

• Maxed-out skirts are a sophisticated and refreshing alternative to the tights and minis combo and can be worn both casually or ultra-glamorous. I don't know about you but I hated that short skirt look, primarily because I was jealous of the girls who could wear them. So yes, bring on the long skirt!
• Petite girls you can rock the look but make sure that you’re adding altitude (and attitude) with high heel boots or platforms. Keep the skirt form fitting to keep it from swallowing your frame.
• It’s all about balance when wearing the maxi skirt. Keep your top half streamlined by pairing your swirling skirt with body skimming knits, tucked in blouses, or belted tops. This ensures your waist isn't lost in all that fabric, and balances out your torso.Also the clingier the skirt, the looser the top, and vice versa. Slub cotton T-shirts, oversized shirts and sloppy knits are perfect for this trend; vest tops and low-cut, tight numbers are not.
• Keep your color choices in the neutral color range (black, navy, grey, camel, etc.) to allow more versatility when it comes to mixing and matching with your other wardrobe items.
• Curvy girls you can rock this just be sure to choose a body skimming effect at the top and watch the volume toward the bottom to ensure you look streamlined. I would rock this with an oversize blazer to balance my bottom half.
• Jersey is really the ideal fabric, as it has the requisite heaviness to create a drop which carefully moulds to your figure, without sticking to your lovely lady lumps. Avoid skin-tight skirt: you still need to walk, after all.
• When it comes to length and make sure yours rests on the tops of your shoes.

Okay Dahlings, the maxi skirt is a go for me and at the top of my shopping list. The effect is glamorous, refined, and oozes strong confidence. And as milder weather descends upon us, the long skirt will no doubt become a favorite.