Along with many other 80s trends which make their comeback this season, mini skirts get a special spotlight. This time, it's more embellished, layered, textured and sophisticated than ever. If you got a nice pair of legs - this is your time to show them off. If you don't - there is always a pair of opaque black tights to make your legs look better.
There is one big problem with mini skirts I've seen on the streets of NYC, especially on Saturday nights, where large groups of 20- something, seeking for adventures in love, invade the town. It's so easy to take the mini skirt look into the "trashy" areas by styling it wrong, which many of these ladies unfortunately do. Therefore I had to come up with my ultimate guide to wearing a mini:
1. Add Layers - it's hard to make the mini skirt look sophisticated by wearing just 2 pieces - a skirt and a top. Get creative and pair it with a vest, adding a bit of an edge to it.
2. Cover Up - another great way to make a mini skirt look sophisticated and even office-appropriate is pairing it with a tailored short sleeve jacket to cover your shoulders. Cover up your legs with opaque tights - they will not only make your legs look ten times better, but the entire ensemble will be more acceptable as a day look.
3. Draw attention to your feet. To balance off the exposed legs, find a pair of bold shoes or go for booties. A trendy pair of black ankle booties goes perfectly with any mini skirt.
4. Let loose. The modern mini skirt is never too tight or revealing - find one with layers or texture that will hide the lines of your body.
5. Go feminine on top - details like ruffles will soften the look, adding the feminine touch.
6. Oversize - a great look is always based on properly balanced contrasts. A tiny skirt will look great with anything over-sized - tshirt, tank, or a boyfriend blazer.
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