how to: be short and rock a maxi

This season, floor length skirts are in full-demand and popping up more and more as the weather gets warmer. The idea of sporting a full-length skirt can be a bit intimidating, especially to shorter girls. I've never been too challenged in the height department, but I have short friends who gush about their love for the mass maxi trend but complain that they are "way too short" to wear a long skirt.

In my opinion, if worn properly, a maxi can work on anyone. Granted, its a bit easier to just throw on a long skirt and be on your way if you're say, 5'9, but if you really want to wear a maxi and you're not that tall, proper detailing goes a long way.

For starters, avoid busy patterns and designs. Opt for a solid colour (I vote black-but of course). It's more slimming and elongating.
Next, look for a high waisted maxi that can be paired with a crop top or tucked in shirt. Not only will wearing your maxi like this make your legs look longer, but it just looks good in general. One of my favourite ways to wear a long skirt.

And finally, wear the right shoe. Unfortunately, if you are short, wearing a floor-length skirt with flats won't get you anywhere. Pretty obvious. If you do want to sport the maxi, go for a pair of heels.

So, if you're 5 feet tall don't let it prevent you from trying new looks and wearing styles you like. If Mary-Kate can rock a maxi at 5'1, you can too.

Love,
Sarah