Different Types of Skirts with Pictures

August 3, 2014 by Admin

Skirts are the cornerstone of women’s fashion, and continue to evolve as the decades pass. They are
a flexible item of clothing that isn’t out of place in a formal or informal setting. This is one of the
biggest reasons why they are so popular, and you’ll no doubt encounter various types of skirts in
different styles, colors and lengths that look amazing on you.

If you use the right techniques when picking what to wear, it’s possible to look completely different
when wearing different types and styles of skirt. In this post you’ll find different types of skirts
with pictures and information about each of them, as well as some general advice on when each one
is likely to be most suitable for you to wear.

Skirts for Formal Occasions

For more formal occasions, such as when selecting business attire for women, look to be
conservative with color. Suitable colors may include black, brown, navy or possibly even white.
Mixing in pinstripes with these sorts of colors could offer a very effective formal look, and will add
some variety to your wardrobe while maintaining an air of professionalism. Take a close look at the
different types of skirts with pictures, and you’ll find it relatively easy to determine how you should
dress for work, a formal evening out or when you’re spending time with friends.

Selecting skirts that are knee length and below would definitely be considered to be formal attire.
Anything shorter than this length could possibly be deemed unprofessional, and therefore
unsuitable for the workplace or an interview.

Don’t be too over-adventurous with your footwear selection; flats or possibly small heels will look
best again, and should preferably be in a more conservative coloring. Make sure that your shoes
and skirt are the same color for maximum effect.

Skirts for Casual Occasions

If you’re choosing a skirt for a casual occasion, as you know, you’re likely to have different
practical requirements. You have a license to wear brighter and more adventurous colors, such as
shades of pink, red and yellow. These still need to be co-ordinated with the right top. You may also
like to experiment with prints but remember that these can only be worn on your top or bottom half,
never both at the same time.

If you’re looking for something for a non-work setting, take a look at this post on fishtail skirts.
They offer a retro, funky sort of look that’s ideal for when you’re going for something a little
different. You can also find some useful information on cocktail attire for women in this post.
A-Line Skirts
This skirt style was named ‘A-Line’
because they fit tightly at the waist,
emphasizing hips and thighs but
further down they flare, just like the
shape of a letter ‘A’. It draws attention
to the hips because of the fitting and
therefore is very popular amongst
curvier women. Some important
variations of this style Godet, Gypsy
and the Paneled skirt.

Godet skirts – Features are fabric in

triangular pieces that are inserted
from the body to the hemline. This
creates a slimming look for those
with a wider waist, and draws
attention from this area to the
hemline.

Gypsy skirts – Fitted in an A-

Line style around the waist, but
the length extends to the ankle.
Additional paneling or crinkling
should be avoided around the hip
area for pear shaped women, as it
can draw attention to that area of
the body very easily.
Straight skirts – Whereas A-line
skirts expanded from waist to hemline,
Straight skirts maintain the same width
from the waistline all the way down to
the hem. These are suitable for formal
occasions, and lengths range from
ankle to knee.

Tube or pencil skirt – These are

fitted down to the knee. What
differs between the Tube and the
pencil skirts is that the former run
down to the ankles. These are
designed for those that possess an
hourglass figure, as the excessive
fitting can be harsh on the
silhouette otherwise. They’re very
suitable for formal occasions.

Bubble skirt – These skirts employ a

hemline that ‘goes in’ all around the
skirt at various points,which create a
‘bulky’ effect to the silhouette. These
fall in and out of fashion, but are worn
often enough to justify having one in
your wardrobe. Due to the nature of
the strange hemline, fabrics are usually
softer and more flexible.
Wrap skirt – This type of skirt is
primarily just a rectangular piece
of fabric, which you wrap around
your waist. Wraps are suitable for
both thinner and curvier women
because the fabric is looser. After
you wrap the skirt, the style may
even reflect a straight or A-line
skirt.

Circular skirt – The reason that

this style is named thus is because
the hemline creates a perfect circle.
If you’re thinner, go for shorter
length and curvier women may
want to consider a longer length
because of the volume. Longer
variations of this style are suitable
for formal as well as special
occasions.

Draped skirt – The draped skirt

can be worn by all women, as the
fabric made for this dress has a
slimming effect.
Tulip skirt – Overlapping pieces of
fabric like the petals of a tulip form
this style of skirt. Length is usually
to the knee or longer, but not below
mid-calf. Again, this style creates a
slimming effect and can be
considered for wear by all body
types.

Layered skirt – They are deemed

‘layered’ when there is an
additional layer of fabric that sits
above the main body of the skirt.
This adds a voluminous effect so
it is only suitable for those
women with a thinner frame.

Whatever your requirements are, you’ll definitely find

a skirt style above that is suitable for you. Remember if
you’re a curvier woman to avoid wearing skirts with
too much volume, or with elaborate prints that sit around the waistline. If you manage to avoid this,
then you’ll find so many types of skirts with slimming properties available to you.