Do you love wearing midi skirts and dresses? Or are you just thinking of investing in one? But how do you get your midi length right and ensure it looks most flattering on you?

We see a multitude of midi skirts everywhere these days due to their popularity and practicality, and they work for any age, shape, or size. Midi dresses are also ultra-versatile and will work on all body shapes, thanks to the fact that they highlight the ankles, which is a flattering look for all women. However, since midi skirts/dresses vary in length and we all have different heights and body proportions, it is important to know your ideal midi length point to ensure your skirts (and your legs!) look flattering.

Generally speaking, the term “midi” applies to any length ending anywhere below your knees and above your ankles. The most popular lengths for the majority of women are just above the swell of the calf (i.e., approximately 5 cm below the knees) or just below the calves (so that a few centimetres of ankle show).

Since there is no definite correct length, the golden rule of style is that midi skirts/dresses should end below your knee, BUT above the widest part of your calf, OR below the widest part of your calf. Anywhere else, and it looks unflattering!

Take a look at these images I’ve put together for you to illustrate my point. Here you can see my midi trench dress with different length points.

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In the images on your left, you will notice how the dress length hits the middle of my calves (i.e., at the time I bought this dress). However, in the images on your right, you can see the dress length ends just below the knee level, therefore making it look more proportionate while making my legs look slimmer and more flattering. This is because the midi lengths on the right end at the narrower part of the upper leg compared to the middle of my calves, as you can see in the images on the left. Do you notice the difference?

In short, the most unflattering length is exactly at the widest part of your calf!!!

Additionally, if you are petite or on the shorter side, you should look for a midi dress that stops above the calf, as this will visually elongate your legs and make you appear taller.

Now, considering this simple rule, think about and examine your midi skirts/dresses and see where they end. Do they end at the narrowest or widest part of your leg? If the latter, then you can get them tailored to your needs by simply taking them up yourself (if you own a sewing machine) or by bringing them to a local alteration service (as I did in my case). This simple alteration will make a huge difference and make your skirts, dresses, and legs look more proportionate and flattering too.

Featured:
Dress: JW Anderson
Sandals: Dissh
Bags: (Louis Vuitton (1), Seed (2), Kurt Geiger (3), Oroton (4))
Earrings: Chanel
Ring: Lara Bohinc
Sunglasses: Gucci

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