The look for the season is legs are showing. Skirts are shorter and heels are higher. So how do those of us with real lives and real bodies fit into the trend? Because there are some great slimming effects to showing a little more skin. Here are a few ideas.
If thigh high boots are not your thing, consider wearing boots with matching tights or leggings of the same color to create a “Column of color” which draws the eye up and down and elongates the body.
Consider tucking in black leggings or tights into boots under a skirt or dress that falls at midthigh. If appropriate, tights may also be worn. Unless you are very tall, avoid flat boots in favor of ones with a heel. Of course 4 inches would be great but 2-3” will do nicely.
Unless it is a romantic and billowy skirt, avoid hemlines below the knee. Right at or just above the knee is the optimum length. If you are wearing short or mid thigh boots, look to wear matching tights or leggings to complete the look.
The idea of this look is to elongate the legs, not to look trashy. Take a quick look in the mirror as you pass by to be sure you have gained the desired effect!
