You may already have heard about midi dresses. It's possible
you have even owned some. They are any dresses of a length ending at
approximately the middle of your calves. What you may not know is how to choose
the best midi dress for you or how to style it successfully. Here are some
helpful midi dress styling tips.
Midi Dress Length Variations Can Help You
Strictly speaking, a midi dress is one designed to end at
the mid point of you lower legs. However, that can give your legs a very short
appearance. It can also look almost as if your legs are cut off. Choosing a
midi dress that hangs to a point just below or above your mid calves can help
you avoid having that cut off or stumpy-legged appearance.
Choose a Midi Dress Color and Pattern for Your Body Type
If you are tall, you can afford to select a patterned midi
dress, but try to keep it simple. If you are short, most fabric patterns will
only make you look shorter. Selecting a single-color midi dress gives the
appearance that you have a longer, taller silhouette. No matter what your
height is, selecting patterns that are too elaborate or feature large
components is rarely flattering. Small, delicate designs like little polka dots
or flowers are often pretty.
Choose Shoes to Wear with You Midi Dress Wisely
A midi dress has the ability to make you look taller or
shorter, but the footwear choices you make have a a large impact on that
outcome. For example, wearing boots covers your ankles. Although the boots may
be pretty, that will make your legs look shorter. If you are already tall, that
type of footwear may be fine. However, when you want to look taller you need to
leave as much ankle exposed as possible. A flat or a very slight heel is a
better option, if that is the case. Similarly, any type of footwear with ankle
straps makes legs look shorter when paired with a midi dress.
Select the Midi Dress Skirt Style That Suits Your Frame
Midi dresses can vary in designs. For example, some have
form-hugging pencil skirts. Others have A-line skirts or full, flowing skirts.
A loose, flowing skirt is often most comfortable, but it may not look as
flattering as you might expect, especially if you are height challenged. The
reality is a clean, streamlined midi dress with a simple skirt is likely to
look best on a shorter frame.
Opt for an A-Line Midi Dress for Versatility
A midi dress with a simple A-Line skirt is often best in
terms of versatility. For example, you can wear such a dress while running
routine errands or when going out with friends. Depending on your chosen
pattern and the general style of the dress, such as whether it has sleeves, it
may also be appropriate work attire.
Select a Sexier Midi Dress Style for Date Night
An A-Line midi dress may be versatile, but it may not show
off your figure the way you want it to. If you are seeking a dress to wear on a
date,
consider a midi dress with a little more pop and style. A dress with a
slit up one side or a form-fitting skirt may attract more attention. Choosing a
dress with an accent around the waist, such as a sash, can also help you
capture a special someone's attention.
Accessorize Midi Dresses to Give Them Longer Lives
Nobody wants to buy a dress and only wear it once. Most midi
dresses are perfect picks because you can wear them over and over again. But do
not mistake the ability to wear the same midi dress again for the suggestion
that you repeatedly wear it the exact same way. Instead, swap out your
accessories to give it a completely different look each time. Sunglasses, scarves,
purses and jewelry can make all the difference when trying to get several
unique looks out of one midi dress.
