Spring/Summer Classic #3: Skirting the Issue

Dahlings, I hope that you are enjoying my picks so far to help you build a versatile long lasting wardrobe. Of course these choice pieces have been selected from my personal experience and preference and not all of them may appeal to you. But I promise you these pieces work. And it's not that we all need to adopt the same style. This is really about helping you find the essential pieces that make a functioning, stylish wardrobe. When you have the basics, then you have room to really inject your personal touch to adapt these looks to your point of view. You'll find that most of these pieces work because they celebrate and accentuate the female form. Which is why I really love this next Spring/summer classic piece: the A-Line skirt.

PIECE #3 A-line skirt.
Here's why the A-line skirt is fabulous; it skims the smallest part of your hip then flares away from the more voluptuous part of your body and hiding all our god given flaws...really.  It works especially well if you are pear shaped or bottom heavy creating a clean classic look that you can feel comfortable and sexy in. I have several A-line skirts and they come in handy year round.

Style Tips:
Fit is really important when choosing an A-line skirt. Make sure it fits your waist properly; it shouldn't be too tight or too loose. Too tight in the waist and it will only accentuate problem areas like your lower stomach or hips. If the skirt is too loose, your body shape will become lost, defeating the whole purpose of the skirt.

Length is really important too. A skirt that hits at, or just below, the knees is the most flattering length for all body types. It's also important to pay attention to the cut of the A-line. It should gradually widen from top to bottom. A-line skirts with extreme widening will result in a sloppy look. Make sure the skirt hugs neatly around the hips before flaring out in an A-line, otherwise you will look like a tent.

It's important to have at least one solid neutral color  A-line skirt ( gray, black or khaki)but  prints and bolder colors can be fun too for those days you want your look to pop. Smaller, petite women should stick with an A-line skirt that has a small and simple print. Tall, thin women can wear just about any pattern and taller, larger women should be cautious with prints choosing solid colors instead. In terms of fabric, cotton is the best for every day casual wear. But for more dressy occasion, crepe, silk or rayon are great fabric choices.

All types of shoes work with the A-line skirt but I would avoid wearing ankle straps. This will interrupt the length and make your legs look stumpy. We don't like stumpy if we can avoid it. You can pair the A-line skirt with just about everything. The easiest thing to wear it with is a simple t-shirt for more casual days. I like to top mine off with a long v-neck t-shirt adding a belt to complete the look. Throwing on a cropped cardi is also a great option for an office environment. A very popular pairing these days is wearing a bodysuit with your A-Line skirt, for an easy breazy look.

Dahlings, the A-line skirt is an easy, no- fuss classic piece every aspiring style maven should have in her closet. It works for just about everybody. Just don't go too full with the width, keep it close to the body and you can't go wrong.