Happy first day of October! I can’t believe October is here already, but I’m loving the colors of the leaves that are changing already. It’s so pretty and accents my fall looks, like today’s burgundy midi skirt! I’ve had people tell me before, “I wish I could wear midi skirts, I’m not tall enough.” I’m here to tell you today, you can! Fashion is so often creating illusions to make you look your best. You don’t need long legs to rock a midi skirt. Read on for three tips to appear taller in a midi skirt.
Tip #1: Wear a form fitting shirt or tuck it in.
Immediately this creates a higher waist which translates to a longer leg line.
Tip #2: Where a cropped jacket or one with a tailored fit.
Not only will you might need one with cooler weather coming, but wearing a jacket will bring more focus to the top and less away from your shorter legs (if you have them). I chose to wear my fitted denim jacket that is cropped in the back to create the illusion of legs for days.
Tip #3: Give your flats a rest and wear heels to give more height.
If you don’t want to go for your stiletto heels, another option is to wear a neutral colored shoe. Pointed toe heels are your best bet. I chose to wear my ankle boots for a fall look. Although ankle boots have tendencies to make your legs appear shorter, the tan color brings length all the way to the tip of my toe.
Hope you enjoyed my tips! Please leave a comment below if these tips helped you or share how you like to style your midi skirts.
Keep smiling!
I’m Molly Lawson! I live in Seattle and am an optimist, adventurer, and bold lipstick wearer. I created this space to inspire and empower women with words of encouragement known as #MollysWords and share inspiration through my personal style. I always want my readers to leave with a smile and I hope you do!
Love this look! Burgundy is a perfect color for fall! You are so gorgeous Molly!
-xo, Shell
http://acourageousbeauty.com/
Thank you so much! You’re very sweet. I just love burgundy for fall too!
🙂 Molly
Great tips! I definitely need that 🙂 I just love the color of your skirt. It’s so gorgeous. Great pictures!!! 🙂
http://www.styleroundtheclock.com
So glad you enjoyed the tips and the pictures! Hopefully you can apply some tips to your own beautiful styling!
🙂 Molly
I love these styling tips and the way you’re rockin’ this look! Simply gorgeous Molly! I truly enjoy reading ur blog:-). Keep up the great work!
http://www.wunderbliss.blogspot.ca
Wow thank you Ela that means so much to me! Thank you so much! I love reading yours too!
🙂 Molly
Love these tips! I love midi skirt and I don’t wear them a lot because they do make me look shorter. But I’ll definitely try your tips out 🙂
-Lily
So glad you liked them Lily! I hope you can find a midi skirt that works for you! Just like I find a shirt dress that works for me! Guess we all have something to work with! Haha!
🙂 Molly
Great tips! I love midi skirts but I’m petite so I always have trouble styling them. 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
I hope you try some of the tips! Also, even being tall, I’ve found some midi skirts to be too long and I’ve rolled a midi skirt a couple times so that it hits exactly where I want it. You could always try that too!
🙂 Molly
I love these styling tips!! I’ve always struggled to wear midi skirts due to my height, but you inspired me to give it a try!!
Diane
http://www.petiteinparis.com
Thank you! Trust your own fashion sense when trying it out! Hopefully it will bring you the look you’re going for!
🙂 Molly
Molly,
I adore these tips! You are so right about the illusions these tips help create! I love this fall inspired outfit! Too cute!
XO
Thank you so much! I just love this burgundy color for the fall!
🙂 Molly
Great tips and styling. I always want to look taller, you look lovely.
http://www.racheldinh.com
Thank you, Rachel! For the longest time I wore flats because I didn’t want to be any taller! So glad I have learned to embrace my height!
🙂 Molly
Such great tips and you look amazing! I love the colors of your outfit and your styling recommendations – At 5’1″ I am always game for looking taller, he he :-)!
Gorgeous post and beautiful work!
XO,
Heather
http://www.alittlecasual.com