How To Wear Trendy Maxi Skirts When You're Petite
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- 03 May 2023
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Picture this: you discover the perfect clothing item and can already see how you'll style it, only to check the model's measurements and realize they're half a foot taller than you. If you're petite, meaning you're 5 feet and 4 inches or less, you've probably encountered a disappointment similar to this several times.
Interestingly, as of 2018, the average height for a woman born in the U.S. over the age of 20 was a little over 5-foot-2. This would make the average American woman comfortably petite. However, some women are shorter but don't have the typical "petite" body shape. This can make it a struggle to find clothing that fits due to some brands who offer petite clothing not just altering the length of items but also cutting them narrower.
One of the main items of clothing that can be an issue for petite women is maxi skirts. By design, a maxi skirt is supposed to reach your ankles, but a maxi skirt on a petite person could extend far beyond that. We've got tips and tricks on how to make the clothing item work for you so you can style your favorite maxi skirt all year round.
Your choice of shoe is extra important if you're petite
The first and easiest trick when it comes to styling maxi skirts when you're petite is to wear taller shoes. This doesn't necessarily have to be heels, but shoes with any sort of built-in height increase. Chunky sneakers are extremely popular these days, as are platform shoes like chunky loafers and ankle boots. No matter your style, a chunky shoe will lend you the height boost that's often needed when wearing a maxi skirt.
For an elegant look, heels should be your first choice. Heels are also your best bet for evening gowns and more formal maxi skirt looks. If you find yourself wobbling around like Bambi in thin heels, style platform heels that have a thicker front and a block heel, as they will offer extra support. The size of the heel itself doesn't have to be anything drastic — even a couple of inches will help to give you the streamlined look that's essential in making a maxi skirt look work.
Add a flirty split to your look to help increase your vertical line
If the thought of being off the ground in platforms scares you, there are plenty of other ways to pull off a maxi skirt. One of these ways is to create space in your look by opting for a skirt with a split in it. Maxi-length skirts with a split help to not overwhelm your petite frame with the longer length. The skin-barring skirt gives the illusion of longer legs, due to the high split. However, don't feel like you have to go for a skirt with an extreme split. Even a maxi skirt with just a small one can have a positive lengthening effect. Read More…
