mini skirt return

The Return of the Mini Skirt for 2009

Showing your legs traditionally heralds the start of summer, but choose the style which works best for your body shape
No matter what your age, showing some leg has never been more fashionable, with so many dramatic, body-conscious styles in this season's bold bright color.

You don’t need legs like a runway model to wear a mini skirt, the secret it balancing out the short hemline with more coverage on the top. One of the chicest ways to wear a mini skirt is not to show too much flesh; team it with a top which does not reveal too much.

A long-sleeved shirt, tunic or jacket can add sophistication. Choose this season’s style carefully if you have ample hips or heavy thighs, as a mini skirt tends to draw attention right to where you want to avoid it.
If you feel uncomfortable showing too much leg then a simple solution is a pair of opaque tights and matching shoes.

A mini skirt that sits at the natural waistline is likely to shorten your body further. Fashion guru, Paula Reed, author of Style Clinic (Harper Collins 2009), says positioning the waistband on your hips will keep your torso long.
For some Left-Bank chic, break the rules by wearing it with a biker jacket and flat boots or shoes.

According to Grazia magazine's feature "It’s Mini Mania " of May 4, 2009, buyers at UK stores Top Shop, Miss Selfridge and Oasis best selling skirt styles so far this season are the tube and lampshade. This summer's dramatic structured designs are likely to be a big hit with women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Expect to see them for Fall Winter 2009 too.