Short is no longer chic!
Valentino Spring Couture 2011, WWD
Photo by Giovanni Giannoni
 Short is no longer chic! Of course the mini skirt has not disappeared, but it is no longer as "Hot" as it has been in the past. The last couple of seasons designers have been adding longer length hemlines to some of their new styles. Dresses and skirts are creeping back in popularity with hemlines anywhere from the knees to the ankles. These longer length, retro inspired, hemlines are the hottest trend in women's fashion this season.
The new "in style" hemline is called the "shin-length". Skirts and dresses are available in many styles from swingy, flared, the sexy pencil, longer with a slit, and pleated. Designers are creating them in all types of fabrics (lace, sheer mesh, etc.). The new lengths have already descended to the streets in big cities like Manhattan and are appearing on the fashionistas.
"Shin Length"
Chloé RTW Spring 2011, WWD
Photo by Giovanni Giannoni
Tall girls and women look great in the new shin-length. Short women won't find shin-length skirts that flattering. In fact they can make short women look frumpy and / or dowdy. So if you are short and want to look chic a hemline around mid knee or slightly below will do the trick this fall. Keep it narrow.
It's important to experiment with longer length dresses and skirts to find the most flattering style(s), color(s) and length(s) for you.
Always wear a skirt in the length that is most flattering on you. Trends come and go and today every hem length will be around. However you will see more long skirts from slightly above the knee to ankle length.
A look by Derek Lam.
Photo by Courtesy Photo
Wear with wedges, platforms, and ankle boots. Higher heels look great with longer hemlines!
Tips When Wearing Longer Length Skirts
When wearing a pencil skirt pair with a voluminous top.
Full longer length skirts pair with a fitted top or wear with a belted cardigan.
Choose casual fabrics (cotton) for long day time skirts;
pair with fitted shirt and oxford shoes.
Bright color heels or wedges give a POP to long flowing skirts
Heels in a skin tone elongate short women with a long skirt.
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Valentino Spring Couture 2011, WWD
Photo by Giovanni Giannoni
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in a femme fatale Stella McCartney dress, from the designer’s new
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