Hem lengths for skirts and dresses are much longer this season. You will see asymmetrical draping, fish tails (no, not what you think), and hems cut on the bias. And the fabrics are much softer, much more sophisticated and elegant.
Ok, that's great and all, but who cares? When choosing your skirts and dresses you need to make sure that the hems hit you in the right spot so you look balanced and not frumpy.
How do I look balanced and not frumpy you ask? Here's how: stand in front of a full length mirror, heels together, toes pointing toward 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Look to see where your legs touch and where they do not. The places where your legs don't touch (openings) are called the "diamonds" in your legs. (And yes, diamonds are still a girl's best friend!!)
Those diamond openings are of significant importance! That is where all your hem lengths (not only skirts and dresses, but shorts, cropped pants and capris) should end.
Try it out... if your skirt or dress falls below the diamond between your calf muscle and your ankle then you either need to befriend a tailor and have it hemmed OR you are planning on wearing said skirt or dress to a formal event. If the skirt or dress falls above any of the diamonds openings, then I would encourage you to find another style or simply go up a size! And friends, size does not matter here... please understand that different designers and different fabrics, and the way that particular item is cut makes a big difference in the way things fit. It just does! So, don't fret about going up a size. If need be, have it tailored. No one sees the tag inside that shows the size! Well, except you... and if that's an issue CUT THE TAG OUT! The important thing here is to dress to flatter your gorgeous, God-given body shape. In doing so, you will always look and feel great regardless of your size (or the size printed on the tag)!
The style this season is to wear tights or ankle socks with skirts. Depending on how you like to make a statement with your fashion. I'm not quite on board with the whole ankle sock thing. However, that does not mean that this would not be a good look for you!
Blessings!
Dawn
