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How to Choose the Right Skirt Length. Hemlines rise and fall like the stock market, but you’ll
always look great if you heed these tips. You will need The right shoes Coordinating
top and an above-the-knee skirt (optional). Step 1. Make the most of your frame with the
right skirt length. A short skirt will add height to a petite frame, while tall and leggy
ladies can pull off flowing, layered skirts. Long skirts should be long enough to touch
your anklebones. Try on a variety of skirts to see which flatter your body. Always try
on a skirt with the shoes you plan to wear with it. Step 2. Accentuate your assets. Show
off toned legs in shorter skirts or a firm rear end in a knee-length, pencil skirt. Curvy
girls will look best with a flared skirt that just covers the knee. Never let a skirt end
at the widest parts of your legs – the calves and upper thighs. Step 3. Make sure your skirt
length is appropriate for your age and the occasion. Even if you look great in a micro
mini, it’s probably not a good idea to wear one to work or around your grandkids. Step
4. Coordinate the skirt length with the style of top you’ll be wearing. A fitted, V-neck
top won’t pair well with a tight, short mini; a longer, flowing skirt creates a better
balance. Tunic tops look great with short or narrow skirts. Step 5. Wear a skirt that
falls right above your knees, if all else fails. It’s a length that looks good on
all shapes and sizes. Did you know In 1966, designer Mary Quant popularized the mini skirt,
which hung 6 to 7 inches above the knee.