Initially expected to be just a fleeting trend, the midi skirt has defied the odds to hold sway as a chic staple. An A-line skirt that falls to mid-calf length, the midi has long been disregarded as dowdy and something suited only to those endowed with long legs. Not so, however. The midi now makes frequent appearances at the varying fashion weeks and is an essential go-to for any wardrobe worth its sartorial merit.
Part of the appeal of the midi is its versatility and timelessness: it works just as well in the office as it does dressed up for a night on the dance floor, both during the warmer spring and summer months and the darker days of autumn and winter. Not only that, the skirt’s silhouette means it actually falls at the part of your leg that’s most flattering, essentially creating the illusion of height, no matter how small or tall you actually are.
So, to answer the question that may be on your lips, we present three ways to style the midi…
