Skirts, one of the most gorgeous styles women can pull off. Be it any shape or type of skirt, they are all flattering. Skirts are not only the most flattering piece women can wear but they are also the summer staples. They are so versatile that you can wear them with a blouse, a top, shirt, or a plain t-shirt, and with flats, heels, stilettos, peep toes or you wear them with just about anything, it will all look cool.
However, sometimes it happens that you find a particular type of skirt does not look that good on you while some other skirt looks fabulous, well, this happens because of your body shape.
There are different body shapes and we all belong to some or the other body shape. Every shape has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to flawless dressing. Every body type has some areas it takes pride upon and some other are the areas of insecurity, as in about which you do not feel comfortable and confident about.
It happens with everybody and the best way to get over such insecurities is to know how to properly style yourself according to the body type you have been blessed with. The same goes for styling skirts as well, you ought to know your body type well in order to pull it off well.
Tips to choose the right skirt for your body shape
There are four most common body types. What is your body type?
The banana shape
The banana shaped body is also known as the ruler shaped body. There is not much of difference between the size of hips and bust. This lack of difference in the size of bust and hips make a woman’s body a straight appearance, as in no curves on body.
The apple shape
Broader shoulders and narrow hips characterize the apple shaped body. Your chest is the widest part in your body.
The pear shape
If your hips are larger than your shoulders, you must understand that yours is the pear shaped body. Not just the largest, your hips are also the curviest part of your body.
The hourglass shape
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The hourglass shaped body is the one wherein the hips and the shoulders are of equal size. Your waist is the smallest part and your hips and chest curves outwards.
Skirt trends in 2015 and their body shape specifications
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Trends come and go but you should get the hang of those trends you feel suit your body shape and make you feel comfortable. The hem length of a skirt plays an integral role to make a particular skirt type either flatter the wearer’s body or make it look pathetic. The rule of the thumb here to follow is to have the hem of your skirt fall at the leanest part of your legs.
High Waisted Skirts
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High waisted skirts are back with a bang. It offers you a slender appearance. They are ideal for the hourglass and the pear shaped bodies.
Maxi Skirts
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Maxi skirts are the ones fashionistas and celebs have been endorsing lately. They make you look tall, and are ideal for adding shape and balance to the banana and apple shaped bodies.
Pencil Skirts
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Pencil skirts enable women to flaunt their curvalicious body, so it seems to be a perfect choice for pear and hourglass shaped bodies.
Either some women restrict themselves from wearing skirts or some choose the wrong shaped skirts because they do not know their body type. In order to pull off skirts really well, you ought to know your body shape and what shapes look flattering on their body shape.
