The skirt is an essential garment for any woman. With a little creativity and style, a simple skirt can be turned into an amazing outfit, or it can be adapted for numerous occasions. Skirts are feminine, and if you wear them the right way, they can highlight your most flattering body parts. These garments come in numerous styles and shapes, and it pays to have a wide variety of skirts, to be prepared for different events. In the following lines, we will talk about some staple skirt types, that all women should have in their wardrobes.
The pencil skirt
This type of skirt is ideal for formal and elegant outfits. Its slim, simple cut creates a very feminine and harmonious figure. Ideally, the pencil skirt should be worn with high heels, preferably stilettos. However, for a more unconventional look, you can also wear a pencil skirt with a t-shirt or a crop top, and a pair of sneakers. Our advice is to own at least one such skirt, preferably in black, without any embellishments, so that you can adapt if to various outfits. Once you have a black pencil skirt, you also opt for a leather one, a red one and maybe even one with a side slit, or a long zipper.
The fishtail skirt
This is basically a pencil skirt, with a slightly looser cut and a ruffle around the knees, which sort of resembles a fishtail. These skirts are also very feminine, as they hug the hips, creating a curvy and harmonious figure. Fishtail skirts also have a very elegant vibe, just like the pencil skirts, so they look best when worn with high heels.
The circular skirt
These are probably the most versatile types of skirts. They can be worn with both high heels and flats. They are also quite feminine, although less sensual, and more playful than the previously mentioned skirts. Their downside is that they cannot be worn by all body types. If you don’t have a thin waist, a circular skirt will make you look thicker than you actually are, and it will also make your hips look wider.
The mini skirt
The mini is a staple garment, and it is impossible for any young woman to not own at least one mini skirt. Regardless of its color or its fabric, this skirt is very flattering, and it can be worn by all body types. It can also be worn with any types of shoes, from high heels, to flats, sneakers and even flip flops. With the right top, shoes and accessories, a simple mini skirt can easily be adapted for any occasion.
The wrap around skirt
These skirts have a very casual vibe, and they are most commonly worn in warm seasons. The wrap around skirt is very feminine and it can be worn by all body types. These skirts are inspired by the Indian culture, and you will usually find them in colorful colors and playful patterns, with a strong bohemian vibe.
The A-line skirt
This skirt resembles the circular skirt, but it has a smaller diameter, and it is easier to wear by different body types. A-line skirts can come in any length, from minis to knee lengths or ankle lengths. These skirts are most commonly worn during the summer, as they are breezy and very comfortable, but with the right stockings, you can also wear them during colder seasons.
The maxi skirt
Maxi skirts can come in numerous styles, although the breeze, A-line models are the most popular ones, as they are worn intensively during the summer. However maxi skirts can also have a tube or a circular cut. Depending on the fabric from which they are made, they can be worn in different styles, from casual, to formal and even elegant styles. The trick with maxi skirts is to choose the right length and the right shoes. Tube models should not hang bellow the ankle and they should always be worn with high heels. Looser models can be worn with both high heels and flats, as long as you manage to have the rim of the skirt gently sweeping the floor.
