3 ways to wear a midi-skirt

3 ways to wear a midi-skirt.

As older women should we or shouldn’t we buy into the autumn trend of the midi skirt? Will it suit us? Will it overwhelm us? Will it fit into our existing wardrobe and what should we team it with? These are all questions to ponder before we take the plunge. Also to be considered: Am I tall enough? Will it make me look fat?

My personal opinion is that a midi skirt can be very feminine and can also, if put together with care create a flattering silhouette.

The one I am wearing is by Winserlondon. At 5’7″ and with my waist being one of the features I like to accentuate I have chosen a full circle style. Depending on your figure type you might like to try a pencil or flat pleated option, there are a variety of choices in the shops.

I have had my red cashmere polo neck sweater for several years similar John Lewis here and here. Red beret also a few years old similar red beret. Red scarf from a selection. Wide black belt similar.

For a more formal look I have teamed it with a classic white shirt and MandS wrap from last year similar here and here.

Leopard print scarf similar

I am finding it refreshing to experiment with a new silhouette after many seasons in jeans or slim leg trousers. It has helped me exit a possible style rut.

Will you be trying a new look this season and if not the midi skirt what might tempt you to expand your horizons?

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Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Wendy B says:

10th October 2015 at 16:44

Wow! You look amazing in red! Love the skirt too.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  10th October 2015 at 16:55
  
  Thanks Wendy B. Red really cheers my up in the winter. However it has to be the right soft blue red. Not always easy to find.
sharon says:

10th October 2015 at 20:53

I love the top photo of you in the red jumper , you look fabulous x
Susan (une femme) says:

10th October 2015 at 22:42

You look fabulous in all of these, and wear that style of skirt very well!
Carol M says:

11th October 2015 at 06:25

What a flattering look and you look fabulous in it. I am currently rediscovering skirts after a lazy reliance on trousers for many years. Your blog is an inspiration to make more effort in the mornings. Keep up the good work!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  11th October 2015 at 10:00
  
  Thanks Carol M
  I am on a mision to get out of the habit of wearing jeans or leggings most days and to add some more colour.
Marilyn says:

11th October 2015 at 07:52

Love the red. It's my shade as well. At 5'4" when I wear the midi I team it with boots with a higher heel and like you accentuate my waist. Time to bring them out from the back or the wardrobe!!!
Pam@over50feeling40 says:

11th October 2015 at 10:42

Love the pockets on this skirt. I would need to have smaller hips to wear it, but it is a great look on you!
Susan G says:

11th October 2015 at 11:53

I love this style of skirt. It suits you so well, and the wide belt really whittles your waist!
Sharon says:

11th October 2015 at 14:35

Thank you for this. I have a black skirt this length and was wondering what tops to wear with it. I've always called this length Ballet Length. I'm 5'3" and will wear it with black tights and flat shoes due to foot problems.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  11th October 2015 at 17:40
  
  Hi Sharon
  Black tights and matching flat shoes are a good idea as they will elongate the look.
MJ says:

13th October 2015 at 02:23

I've always loved a midi skirt. Seriously, I've loved them since university which was, umm, many years ago. As in decades. But I fear them now as I'm afraid that they'll look too dowdy on me. I love how you've styled them. Very chic.
That's Not My Age says:

13th October 2015 at 15:40

You look fabulous in red, Josephine!