Going to fears and prejudices: all women have the freedom to wear it. But considering your body shape it becomes easier to choose the most suitable version.
2022 is the year of the miniskirt. This is especially true for the summer: the trend of the moment wants it to be very short, but in general this historic garment – one of the symbols of the struggle for women's emancipation – has rediscovered all of its appeals. And it won't be a passing phenomenon; the mini has conquered a fixed place in our wardrobe, and we are ready to bet on it. Therefore, the question of which model to focus on is inevitable. Before analyzing the question in detail (and understanding which miniskirt to choose based on your body shape), it is good to make some crucial assumptions.
No, the miniskirt isn't just for women with gazelle legs. It's much more democratic than it might seem: it doesn't matter that you have legs that are anything but long, not straight, not exactly slender. It doesn't matter that you have to deal with the detested orange peel, we are all in the same boat. And we all have the sacred right to wear a mini if we like.
It is also true, on the other hand, that taking into account our body shape helps us find the right one. The one that enhances our shapes and our strengths, at the same time minimizing any imperfections. If they can be defined like this (and if they are for you). Ready? We understand which miniskirt to choose for each body shape, analyzing the various models.
THE HIGH-WAISTED MINI
It is perfect for those with an hourglass or pear shape, therefore a well-defined - as well as slim - waist that deserves to be highlighted. Indeed adding a belt, perhaps in metal, is a nice move. Not only.
The high-waisted mini skirt also becomes an excellent ally for girls who are not satisfied with their height or the length of their legs, therefore wish to gain a few centimeters, albeit as a simple optical effect. It plays on verticality and on raising the center of gravity, so the silhouette appears more slender.
AND THE HIPSTER ONE
Which body shape does the low-waisted miniskirt enhance? It is known that it is the coolest of the moment, but it is also the most difficult (and feared!). If you don't have a flat stomach and slim hips, alas, it's not exactly the ideal option, the most flattering one. And also consider that, in general, all low-waisted garments shorten the figure.
But there is another consideration to be made, which perhaps escapes some: precisely because they also draw attention to the bust, these skirts distract it – albeit partially – from the legs. And they, therefore, become strategic for those who believe they have them imperfect!
SHEATH DRESS
The great weapon of seduction is the sheath miniskirt. And those who believe it is out for those with a curvy body are wrong because, on the contrary, it models the shapes without emphasizing them too much, in every detail; the exception coincides with the very snug models, of course. Green light for many, therefore, with a suggestion: if you have a soft body, focus on those with zippers or small slits, which facilitate movement and also give greater fluidity on a visual level. But also on those with strategic drapes that help camouflage the abdomen where needed.
And keep in mind that, following the curves of the body, skirts of this type put the legs in the foreground. That's why the body shape most enhanced by this miniskirt is still the apple (or inverted triangle), which always has slim, lean legs and hips, to be proportioned with the bust through the right pieces.
ON THE WHEEL
The godet skirt, or circle skirt, is an evergreen. Stainless, unassailable. Romantic and bon ton, but the mini version is also capable of revealing a casual imprint.
His superpowers? It hides the "pancetta" and gives "volume" to those who have a very slender lower body. And again, it's ideal for those with broad shoulders and rather narrow hips, because thanks to its triangular shape it restores the right proportions. So here too, very good for the inverted triangle, but also those with an oval body shape.
The legs are enhanced, but it is also true that this skirt draws all eyes to itself: to its lines, fabric, colors, and patterns. Ergo, any defects in the legs end up vanishing in the eyes of others.
PLEATED
The pleated skirt, whether it's pleated or college-style models, like the circle one, is a winning choice for those with not very pronounced shapes and/or rather broad shoulders. More than someone believes it is not recommended for women with generous hips, but it is not entirely true.
In principle, yes, there is a risk that the hips appear more pronounced; the models with pleats in fluid fabrics, however, reduce the effect in question to a minimum and, on the contrary, seem to almost glide along the figure, lightening it. After that, they enter the scene… The legs.
WITH FLOUNCES
Cheeky, with retro accents but also gypsy, chameleon-like: the flounced miniskirt has plenty of charm. But it's not for everyone, it must be said. It is not the top, that is, for very shapely women or those characterized by an important lower back.
On the other hand, a decidedly green light for those with an hourglass body shape but also for slightly androgynous girls with a rectangular body looking for softness; in this last regard, the same applies to flared and pleated skirts. Be careful, however, if your legs are skinny: the flounced skirt accentuates this peculiarity.
WITH SIDE POCKETS
Cargo skirts, with pockets and side pockets, are back in fashion. One of the most convincing legacies of the nineties. And it also applies to the mini versions. They intrigue, also for their undeniable practicality. Keep in mind that adding volume, let's put it that way, is circumscribed in this case. It coincides, that is, with the pockets.
This means that mini cargos become another interesting stratagem for those who would like more "abundant" hips - and thighs - (like girls with an apple body shape) but, on the contrary, they are not convincing if they already are. It is valid, in both cases, especially if the pockets are large and showy.
