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Knee length? Easy! Mini? Can do! Maxi? All over it! Midi length? A slightly tricker proposition. I am the first to admit I used to think the midi was an unflattering length (especially if you&#;re on the petite side). I just saw it as an awkward length that wasn&#;t particularly wearable.
But the thing with fashion is even if you&#;ve discounted something once before if you see a trend often enough you start to think that it could be worth another try&#; And I&#;m so glad I gave the midi another chance. With a little experimentation on how to style it, it&#;s now a go-to length of mine and I often favour it when it comes to skirts and dresses. Here&#;s how I&#;ve made it work&#;
If you&#;re going to rock a midi length skirt or dress the most flattering footwear option is a pair of heels. It gives added height which elongates the frame. As the midi lands below the knee to mid calf it can cut you off at an unfavourable part of your leg so the best way to combat it is to add a few inches in the form of a heel. That said, I&#;ve been wearing it a lot with flats and sandals and I think it also works, so go with what&#;s more comfortable.
Keep proportions in mind and ensure that you have the right balance. For example if you&#;re wearing a voluminous midi skirt then make sure your top is fitted whilst it would be the reverse with a slimline skirt. If you&#;re too top heavy or bottom heavy it can throw the entire look off.
Interesting details such as a bold print or pleats are one way to make a midi length skirt or dress stand out. The midi makes a strong sartorial statement so why not allow it to really make its mark by choosing impactful elements.
The thing with the midi length is that it can come across as frumpy if you don&#;t have the right silhouette. You want to have a cinched in waist to give the look some shape, otherwise just having a long dress or skirt end halfway down your leg does not make for the most flattering look.
Wearing a dress or a skirt that ends mid calf means that the dress cuts off at the thickest part of your leg. Often, this isn&#;t the most flattering length for a woman so I would suggest going for something just slightly below for a better effect. It shows off the ankle and generally makes for a better finish.
The humble midi dress is a woman&#;s secret weapon; they&#;re just so versatile! Easy to dress up or down for all occasions, we firmly believe at StyleCheat that a classic midi dress should be in every woman&#;s wardrobe.
However, we can understand why some women may shy away from this style with their longer length. Whether you&#;re a tall goddess or short queen, we want to open your eyes to how a midi dress can be styled to suit your silhouette.
Find hints and tips here to find your dream midi dress, and thank us later!
Before we jump into the tips and advice, let's define the midi dress. As the name suggests, a midi dress is the in-between length of a short mini style and a full-length maxi. The hem of a midi dress can fall between the knee and ankle, so we can&#;t assume that every midi dress is the same length. This is where some women can be turned off the midi dress, as they have tried one style and decided all midi dresses are to be avoided.
Well, we say give it another chance; you just haven&#;t found the right length for your body. But we&#;re here to help.
Here are some tips for both short and tall women when shopping for your midi dress. The advice here will ensure you choose a flattering length that works with your height, not against it!
No matter your height, you should be careful to choose a midi dress that has a hem either above or below the calf. You should avoid a dress hemline that falls at the midcalf at all costs.
When the hemline stops midcalf, this is the widest part of your calf and will result in your legs appearing much shorter than they are. Particularly, for shorter women, you should look for a midi dress that stops above the calf; this will elongate your legs and make you appear taller rather than the dress drowning your figure.
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It&#;s the age-old secret that a pair of heels is the perfect way to boost your height by elongating the leg. This is especially true for midi dresses if you are on the shorter side, as they ensure you don&#;t get a &#;stumpy&#; look in a midi-length dress or skirt.
So, for short girls, we recommend you choose your favourite heels for a dressed-up style or even some platform-heeled sandals for a more casual look to create the perfect balance.
Another tip for shorter women is to choose a midi dress in a light fabric. Lightly woven fabrics or even mesh layered midi dresses ensure the whole look is not weighed down and contributes to a shorter, stumpy look. We also love midi dresses with a shorter lining with midi length mesh overlays that give the appearance of a midi silhouette while showing off your legs.
This tip is one particularly for the tall girls, as we want to remind you not to forget to cinch that waist. When you have a tall and willowy figure, you automatically look elegant and graceful in a midi-length dress. But you don&#;t want to ignore your figure, and simply cinching your waist with a belt will ensure a flattering silhouette that works with your height.
With a midi or maxi-length dress, you should avoid colour blocking if you&#;re on the shorter side. Instead, opt for solid colour dresses from top to toe or if you have fallen in love with a particular pattern style, ensure it is only small and delicate. For example, we love simple polka dots or ditsy floral patterns. This will ensure that your height will not draw attention away from your stunning outfit.
Now that you have read through our tips on dressing for your height, we hope you have the ideas and inspiration to look for your perfect midi dress. But remember, you should always dress in what you feel most comfortable in and don&#;t change your style for anyone else!
If you&#;re looking for further shopping inspiration, don&#;t hesitate to explore our popular collection of midi dresses available at StyleCheat. In our range, you can find midi dresses in a wide variety of styles, from easy day dresses to the perfect occasion gowns, with styles to suit every height and shape.
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