The Best Skirt Style for Your Body Type

From A-line to pencil, hourglass to pear, there quite a few skirt styles, and as many body types. And, while we think when it comes to fashion, the number one rule is to wear what you like best, it can never hurt to know the most flattering option for when you’re getting ready in a pinch. In other words: There’s a reason we’re always seeing Kim Kardashian West in her signature pencil silhouette. So which types of skirts and body shapes match up the best with each other? Today we’ve got the answers. Keep reading for our breakdown of which skirt styles look best with each body type, plus read about why and shop our on-trend skirt picks for the season ahead while you’re at it. 

If you’re an apple (slim lower body, carry weight around your middle) you look fantastic in high-waisted flouncy skirts.Why?The waistband will hit at the smallest part of the torso and flare out over the stomach, masking the mid-section. Lastly, the short hemline will show off slender legs.

If you’re a banana (waist, hip, and shoulders are all about the same width), you look fantastic in body-conscious miniskirts.Why?​A form-fitting skirt will emphasize any curves you do have, and the short hemline will show off your slim legs.

If you’re an hourglass (curvy, with a well-defined waist) you look fantastic in pencil skirts.Why? A pencil skirt accentuates your curves, smoothing out thighs.

If you’re a pear (hips are the widest part of your body) you look fantastic in A-line skirts.Why? An A-line skirt highlights the smallest part of your waist and flares out over hips, minimizing the width of your bottom half.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Up next, the denim skirt outfits fashion girls are wearing this fall.

My Online SuperMarket Store
Logo
Enable registration in settings - general

Do you want to ship the item(s) you’re buying here oversea or you’re not based in the UK but you’ll like your item shipped oversea after your purchase ? Then I have a good news for you! As a cargo company, we will give you 10% Discount off your shipping cost when you buy through this website. Plus you can even buy the item and get it delivered to our warehouse for onward forwarding to your desired destination abroad.