Making Midis Look Modern
By Ann Schwede, GalTime.com
Love them or hate them, "midis" (otherwise known as mid-length skirts -- this one's from Express!) have been making an appearance on the runways. Depending on how you interpret the trend, midis can feel like a fashion downer, or a unique opportunity to revamp your look.
Let's face it. Mini skirts chirp, "I'm fun and flirty." Maxi skirts whisper, "I'm chic and sophisticated." But mid-length skirts tend to make deadpan statements like, "The doctor will see you now" and "Your library books are due back in two weeks." How fun is that?
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For starters, use midis to spark conversation! Try this fashion tidbit on for size: In the 1920s, economist George Taylor coined the "hemline theory," which proposed that hemlines rise and fall with the economy. In prosperous times, we women wore shorter skirts to show off our pricy silk stockings. In tougher times, our hemlines dropped because our legs were bare.
These days, the hemline theory gives us something to ponder, but it's definitely debatable. After all, we are seeing lots of different skirt lengths this season! The question is: how do we wear these calf-grazing bad boys and not look like the church secretary? Here are some tips:
1. ) Consider a retro look with edgy heels to keep it real.
Rachel Comey Sleeveless Pleated Ether Dress, $168
2.) Rock a pencil skirt or slim-fitting sheath dress to look "Mad Men" sexy.
ASOS Pencil Skirt in Dogtooth Print, $43.10
3.) Spotlight your waist with a wide belt to ward off frumpiness.
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Vero Moda Elastic Waist Jersey Pencil Skirt, $27.58
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4.) Get the best of both worlds with a high-low hem.
Ella Moss Shooting Star Color Block Dress, $148
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