https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 00:40:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971480 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:46:22 +0000 always trying 971480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>after standing in front of mirror trying on skirts to keep or toss, I am finding shoes and heel height have a lot to do with the ones to toss or not.&nbsp; for instance a flair black skirt that hit just below my knee didn't work standing there barefoot, but when I put on the heels I really liked the look.&nbsp; Then I tried it with flats, and again, for me it was a no no.&nbsp; also my 2 summery maxi skirts look best with flat sandals-and did not work with the wedgie sandals, although the color is perfect.&nbsp; <br />I am thinking maxi skirts or dresses in wintery colors and fabrics will look great with boots-if the boots are high enough not to show leg when sitting.&nbsp; I think this would be a great look, especially with low heel boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971468 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:36:35 +0000 cciele 971468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a hard length to wear and easily goes into frumpville if you're not careful. Requires some sort of heel for sure. Here are Angie's tips on how to get the most out of the look:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/04/08/how-to-wear-midi-skirts-and-dresses/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/04/.....d-dresses/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971465 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:34:38 +0000 Anonymous 971465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sweet spot for Summer is middle of knee or a bit above. In winter when I wear thick/opaque tights and boots I always go a bit above my knee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971462 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:29:17 +0000 unfrumped 971462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree! And I really even avoid that just over the knee look that's been very popular. I just can't carry it off. I stick with just at or above the knee for straight skirts and will do sort of below knee in floaty fit and flair dresses or silky skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971457 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:24:42 +0000 rachylou 971457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mid-calf is hard to wear. The legs tend to look cut off if the hem is at the widest part of the leg. Skirt shape and material also has a big effect. A full, gathered skirt of a "limp" material (like early '90s cheesecloth skirts)... in the frump column these days unless you're a styling genius. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971354 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:12:35 +0000 TraceyLiz65 971354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel frumpy in midi's unless it is paired with winter boots with heels..&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-971350 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:09:29 +0000 always trying 971350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I thought was called midi was like about mid calf, not just below knee.&nbsp; So what I think looks frumpy is mid calf.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-970947 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 23:50:38 +0000 lyn* 970947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a lot of midi skirts and I don't feel frumpy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-970930 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 22:59:48 +0000 annagybe 970930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, this is a midi skirt I wore recently</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://noscrubs.lookfab.com/post/wiw-630-minimalist-stripes">http://noscrubs.lookfab.com/po.....st-stripes</a></p> <p>Didn't feel frumpy in the least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lengths-of-skirts-and-dresses#post-970916 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 22:38:44 +0000 always trying 970916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know why, but now I am finding lengths that are longer than knee length that are now called midi, looking frumpy.&nbsp; I love maxi and find them cool and comfy for summer.&nbsp; What lengths will be really in in fall winter?&nbsp; </p>