Fashion 68: Long skirt

Long skirts are one of the indispensable fashion items in women's wardrobe. Defined as dresses with a length from below the knee to the ankle, long skirts bring femininity, elegance and are suitable for many situations.

Long skirts always hold an important position as a classic fashion icon that is indispensable in women's wardrobes. Fashion designers always know how to "transform" this seemingly simple item into a unique highlight, such as the Spring Summer 2025 collections of Celidior, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prada, Khaite, Bottega Veneta. With a variety of materials, colors and designs, long skirts continue to affirm their timeless appeal from soft pleated skirt designs to asymmetrical skirts full of personality or charming slit skirts.

Long skirts on the Spring Summer 2025 catwalk

Long skirts are very suitable for wearing to the office.

Long skirts are loved for their versatility in style, ability to flatter the figure and easy to coordinate. This article will provide detailed information about popular long skirt styles, how to choose the right one for your body shape and the most sophisticated way to coordinate.

Popular long skirt styles

• Flared skirts have the advantage of creating a feminine, romantic look, helping to hide flaws in the buttocks and thighs. The ideal way to coordinate is to combine with a T-shirt, shirt, or crop top to create a youthful, dynamic style.

OLD NAVY women's skirt.

• Pencil skirts bring elegance, luxury and flattering look, especially suitable for office environment. When combined with a shirt, blouse or thin sweater, you will have an instant professional look.

OLD NAVY women's skirt.

• Plissé skirts bring a light, airy and youthful look, creating a soft, feminine feeling. Match with T-shirts, thin sweaters or off-the-shoulder shirts to create a romantic style.

MANGO Plisado skirt.

• Midi skirts are versatile and suitable for many situations from the office to the street. Shirts, sweaters or crop tops are ideal choices to combine.

Women's maxi skirt COTTON:ON-Haven Maxi A-Line Skirt.

Maxi skirts are graceful and seductive, suitable for special occasions. Often combined with crop tops, tank tops or off-the-shoulder shirts to enhance the attractive beauty.

BANANA REPUBLIC A Line Linen Maxi Skirt for Women.

How to choose a long skirt to suit your body shape

To choose the right long skirt, you need to rely on your body shape. Tall, thin people should choose skirts with prominent patterns and soft materials to create volume and balance the body shape. Short people should prioritize skirts with slits or dark colors, straight designs will help create the feeling of lengthening the legs. For people with round waists, high-waisted, straight or slightly flared skirts will be the right choice.

Tall and thin people should choose a skirt with a bit of volume to help balance their figure.

Depending on the situation, when going to work, you should choose pencil skirts, midi skirts with neutral tones such as black, gray or beige. When going out, flared skirts, plissé with bright colors and comfortable materials will be great choices. At parties, maxi skirts with luxurious materials such as silk, chiffon will help you stand out.

101 ways to coordinate outfits with long skirts

You can combine a long skirt with a shirt, t-shirt, sweater, crop top or off-the-shoulder top. As for shoes, high heels, doll shoes, sneakers or sandals are all suitable choices. Don't forget to combine a compact handbag, wide-brimmed hat or sunglasses to create a highlight.

Women's high heels

COTTON women's doll shoes

TOMMY HILFIGER Women's Shoes

Things to note when wearing long skirts

When wearing long skirts, you need to note the following:

Choose the right underwear, make sure it doesn't show the edges, especially with thin, light materials.

Choose suitable shoes such as high heels or shoes in the same color as the dress to help you look taller.

The length of the dress should be moderate to avoid sweeping the floor, causing inconvenience when moving. In addition, you need to consider your height when shopping for long skirts to avoid the situation where the outfit "swallows" your body, making you "shorter".

Conclude

With your versatile ability, try out many long skirt styles for more interesting experiences. In addition, don't forget to follow new trends to always stand out and be attractive in every situation!

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