EXPERT STYLE TIPS: Midi magic
Midi lengths fall anywhere below the knees but an inch or two above the ankle and you can make this versatile mid-calf hemlines work for you, whether for casual or formal looks. PHOTOS | SATURDAY MAGAZINE
What you need to know:
- Midi lengths fall anywhere below the knees but an inch or two above the ankle.
Midis come across as demure, but they are also flattering because they make the legs look longer.
Midi lengths fall anywhere below the knees but an inch or two above the ankle. Here’s how to make this versatile mid-calf hemlines work for you, whether for casual or formal looks:
- If your height is 5 ft 4” and below, midis can make your legs look shorter. To go around this, go for a clean silhouette like a midi pencil skirt.
If you are petite, make sure that your midi doesn’t turn into a maxi, and pair midi skirts with crop tops that show a slice of skin. - The lower the hem, the higher the heel should be. Keep the shoes interesting too.
- In the same vein, the wider and bigger the midi skirt, the more fitted your tops should be.
- Find the right midi length by testing various hemline lengths. Generally, taller women can wear longer skirts with more prints and volume.
- Midi-length hemlines often look great when they fall on the skinniest part of your calf, though this doesn’t always look good on everyone. For most people, the most flattering hemline falls just below the knee.
