https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:53:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398579 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:29:00 +0000 Anonymous 1398579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second what Sveta's post. You have options for tops, tucked or short, fitted or boxy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398543 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:22:43 +0000 unfrumped 1398543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with fitted top but it can have a bit of fluidity--as in a fine-gauge knit that is tucked in but blouses out just a bit. For me that provides a bit of balance with high-waisted fuller pants, but I need the balance for my top half--you may not.<br />Welted tops can work, &nbsp;but I think also work best if the fabrication is "relaxed" and collapses in toward the waist.<br />Some kind of shorter woven top that is slightly fitted in at the waist<br />Boxy tops can work but are trickier, I think-again seem to ask for something a little more delicate than the skirt. Sometimes vented sides help the fit and&nbsp;break up the &nbsp;straight line across the hip.<br />So much depends on actual proportions--I'd try on a slew of things you have just to get some of those proportions in mind. Also I like wearing such an item out browsing and then try on things--helps me go yay/nay and focus on a style of fit and then I can narrow down the search. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398535 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:10:09 +0000 Anonymous 1398535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my midi's with booties, no socks, and shirts tucked in, exactly like this: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398514 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:25:35 +0000 Sveta 1398514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice skirt! Of course you cna wear it with bre legs if it is warm enough for it &lt;she muses looking out of the window on the streets covered with the first snow&gt; :-)<br />- tuck in any blouse or button down shirt if you wear them.<br />- if knit tops are more your thing then follow the same rule - tuck in if they are longer or wear untucked if they are short;<br />- pair with a cropped sweater or sweatshirt;<br />- pair with a shorter welted sweater;<br />- cropped blazer or moto are great as toppers<br />- cardigans are the option too if you wear them<br />- semi-tuck is also an option</p> <p>For footware a bit of heel is a no brainer in any capacity - booties, pumps, tall boots. However flat should may work too in a fashion forward way - loafers, flat oxfords, flat boots and booties. Just ensure they are refined and for boots and booties watch the anckle fit - should be close fitted.</p> <p>This skirt is a solid color so should be very easy to pair with majority of tops (unlike both of my patterned skirts). I hope to see this skirt in action soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398511 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:19:26 +0000 rabbit 1398511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's got a lot of suggestions here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/11/ensemble-13-tops-for-a-flared-skirt/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/.....red-skirt/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398374 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:51:29 +0000 catgirl 1398374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at the&nbsp; striped NAS Halogen skirt Sveta and others got - I think that's a good example and I know I've seen it styled here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398337 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:56:51 +0000 Aziraphale 1398337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice skirt! You're definitely going to need a fitted top. If you look good with tucked-in tops, do that. Heels are important with midi skirts (for most of us), but they don't need to be towering heels. Low-vamp shoes, or tall boots, will be the most elongating, but for a slightly funkier look,&nbsp;you can get away with short boots too (if they have a heel). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398183 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:57:47 +0000 Traci 1398183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say embrace the fullness of it. &nbsp;I think full skirts are fantastic on a pear shape with a fitted top because your eye can't figure out which part is skirt and which part is you so it assumed all your parts are as tiny as the fitted parts.</p> <p>I LOVE Jenava's suggestion of a heeled boot.</p> <p>If you find a tucked in button up to be too bulky, try tying it at your waist.</p> <p>As for seasonally confused, I'm from the school of thought that if you're comfortable then it is not confused. &nbsp;If you can comfortably wear bare legs this time of year, then I say go for it. &nbsp;I'd rather be told I'm making other people's toes cold than have my own feet be a sweaty mess. &nbsp;I do hold the minority opinion here on that, though.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1398181 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:47:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1398181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks both of you. I will try to get some pictures when I am home from traveling. The other day i wore it with tights, tall boots and a sweater, but that would be a bit too warm for the weather at home for a while, so I'm trying to brainstorm some less layered options as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1397882 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:07:34 +0000 Sal 1397882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not an expert but I like them with either a more fitted/tailored top or a shorter boxy top. &nbsp;A shirt can work or a long sleeve tee or fine knit. &nbsp;I personally don't wear with chunkier knits but I have seen others look fabulous in that look.</p> <p>Shoes it is a case of experimenting - on me I like a lower vamped shoe&nbsp;mostly or a sandal but have also worn with converse type trainers.</p> <p>I think full skirts can be awesome on a pear shape. &nbsp;The length is important - when it hits my sweet spot just below my knee&nbsp;I find them very flattering.</p> <p>I love the swooshyness of a full skirt!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1397863 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:41:56 +0000 Jenava 1397863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I'd wear it with heeled boots for shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-full-midi-skirt#post-1397859 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:35:42 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1397859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&#038;pid=130419002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=130419002</a></p> <p>I bought the above skirt during a BR sale on the same day as the Simon fashion show event, in a bit of a shopping frenzy. I've already taken the tags off, so no returning possible. I don't regret it per se because it is really nicely made, but it's not a skirt silhouette I've worn at all in recent years (decades?). </p> <p>I would love some suggestions for what to wear with it. Tucked in shirts come to mind, as well as shorter sweaters. What about shoes? Could I wear it sans tights or would that look seasonally confused? And with being a pear shape, should I try to balance my figure or just embrace the fullness of it? </p>