Long summer skirts for a bold look

Maxi skirts have been returning to fashion catwalks and pages of glossy magazines for several summer seasons in a row. And this cannot but rejoice, because in hot summer it is difficult to come up with a more beautiful and comfortable outfit. The light, flowing, floor-length skirt creates a graceful, airy silhouette, protecting your legs from the scorching sun and giving a pleasant feeling of coolness.

The variety of models of long skirts today is so great that every girl can find an outfit to her liking and figure. In today's article we will talk about the features of this type of clothing, get acquainted with the popular styles of maxi skirts, and also learn how to create fashionable combinations.

The great thing about long skirts is that they suit almost all body types. A common misconception is that this style is categorically not suitable for short, plump girls. In fact, this is not so - long skirts have a useful quality of stretching the silhouette, you just need to guess correctly with the model.

If you consider yourself to be a chubby class, try to avoid bulky layered skirts with numerous ruffles and frills. Also, do not wear skirts with a horizontal or too small pattern.

It is only at first glance that it seems that floor-length skirts are not very diverse. In fact, every new summer season, the choice of maxi skirt models becomes more and more. Consider the most interesting and fashionable options:

• year - a skirt that fits the hips, with a wide flounce starting above the knees;

• pleated - a skirt with a small fold, it can be straight or slightly flared; such skirts are usually sewn from fairly dense fabrics that keep their shape well;

trapezoidal - classic maxi skirts with a free silhouette; they can be either completely straight or with flounces or folds;

• Sun - wide skirts with an original, circular cut, which are sewn from a single piece of fabric;

• multilayer - these are the descendants of lush gypsy skirts, unusual and bright; layers of fabrics in such skirts can be of the same color or completely different, even contrasting shades.

Since we are talking about summer clothing options, then, of course, you need to give preference to skirts made of natural, thin fabrics, which will give a pleasant touch and allow the skin to breathe. At the same time, it is not necessary that the composition of the product should contain 100% natural fibers; a small addition of synthetic materials is allowed, which ensure the elasticity and wear resistance of the fabric.

The following types of fabrics are well suited for summer:

• cotton - material, pleasant to the body, loved by everyone since childhood; cotton skirts are usually very soft and comfortable;
• linen - the perfect solution for a sultry day; linen skirts in folk style look great, but wrinkle very quickly - you should remember this when putting on such an outfit for a long time;
• chintz - incredibly light, airy material; it is beautifully colored, so chintz skirts delight us with a variety of textures and colors;
• chiffon - skirts made of this material develop from the slightest movement of the breeze, creating an attractive, romantic image;
• silk - noble and rather expensive (if it is real) material that always looks very impressive; silk skirts are a great way to look luxurious even on a hot day;
• denim - option for cooler weather; such a skirt looks a little heavy, so it is recommended to balance it with a top made of light, light fabric.

In the coming fashion season, designers continue to play with colors. Even such a very simple, seemingly, thing as a straight floor-length skirt turns into a real work of art, thanks to unusually beautiful, unexpected colors. Bright purple, pale lemon, turquoise, acid-apple - the color palette of long skirts this summer will be truly diverse.

Today, asymmetrical maxi skirts and skirts with a high neckline that slightly open most of the leg are especially relevant. This is a great opportunity to be seductive without going overboard. Pay attention to the two-layer models with a short petticoat made of dense fabric and a transparent upper skirt.

• The length of the skirt is a very important factor in changing the proportions of the figure. Choose a skirt along with the shoes with which you will wear it, as a few centimeters of heel can make the thing look short. Ideally, a maxi skirt should end just below the ankle.
• Learn to match the top and bottom of the ensemble correctly. With a plain top, you can wear the same plain or patterned skirt, but if the top has an ornament, it is better to choose a skirt without a pattern for it.
• Floor-length skirts can be standard fit, high or low. At the same time, the latter option is by no means suitable for everyone: it is better for girls with curvaceous forms to refuse it.

A floor-length skirt gives a huge scope for the choice of accessories. It can be hats, glasses, belts, original jewelry, and much, much more. Small handbags on a chain or on a long strap, clutches, as well as voluminous beach bags are suitable for such a skirt.

Shoes can be varied - for example, high and low heels. Therefore, you can safely dress in slippers, sandals, ballet flats, sandals, clogs and other summer shoes. Even sneakers and boots are acceptable, the main thing is that they are combined with the general style of the outfit.

Choosing a top for a maxi skirt is also not difficult. The only thing to avoid is clothing below the hips: long blouses, cardigans or jackets.Denim, leather jackets, cropped cardigans, shirts tied with a knot at the waist will be the perfect accompaniment to a floor-length skirt.

Don't forget about jewelry. A long skirt creates a feminine, romantic look, so jewelry should be appropriate. Forget formal office jewelry. It's time to wear long beads, layered bracelets and large earrings. Just don't wear everything at once - one or two bright details will be enough.