Sunday, 21 June 2009

• The High-Waisted Skirt

  Low-rise skirts are getting harder and harder to find in the top fashion shoppes these days, and for good reason. The high-waisted skirt is a throw-back from the 1980s and 1990s which was really cute and forgiving to all body types. Whether you're thin or curvey, the high-waisted skirt (who's waistband is meant to rest slightly above the belly button) is a great way to take the focus away from the gut area and brings the eye toward the bustline and accentuates the naturally beautiful curve of the female hips. The high-waisted mini above is a great find on sale at Charlotte Russe right now for $11.29... actually, I got one similar in pink for about $5 at the location near me.  ^^ The simplest way to begin putting together an outfit with a mini high-waisted skirt is to simply pair it with a tank or snug-fitting t-shirt. It's important to make sure that the shirt you choose doesn't get bunchy around where the waistband hugs it to your form. The skirt shown above elongates the torso by beginning just under the bustline and ending far above the knee, making it a mini skirt.  ^ this skirt sits in the same place as the first (just below the bustline) but it gives a totally different effect because it is poofy rather than pencil-line. The trick of a puffy high-waisted skirt is to trick the eye into elongating the legs by hiding the midsection and giving the baby doll look. Again, this look is best acheived with a very form-fitting, simple shirt.  ^ for a playful look, go for a longer skirt with a flowy fabric.   ^ The next step is adding tights. Depending on the accessories and shoes you chose, this can acceive a very edgy look or a fun childlike look.  ^ A more sophisticated look is accieved by adding a blouse or thick belt. This also helps you get the hour-glass effect.  ^^ The narrower version of the skirt and the version that sits lower on the abdomin (just above the belly button) makes for a good business casual look.  ^^ Another way to dress for the occasion is to pay attention to the pattern, print, and texture of the fabric. Plaids, tweed, and slack material are also good for the professional or scholastic look.  ^For a classy party look, spruce it up with louder colors and prints such as florals.  And for a really pretty, classy look ruffles and lace really give that old-fashioned beauty. The best piece of advice for a high-waisted skirt is to keep the shirt snug, simple, and small. Wearing a top that is too puffy or loud gives the wrong impression that you got dressed in the dark. This kind of skirt already says a lot. Be minimalistic with the 'leotard' formed by the tights and shirt. Let the skirt speak for itself.

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