Midi Skirts
StyleNest rounds up the best midi skirts from the Spring Summer 12 collections.
The midi skirt is often approached with trepidation, not quite a mini, not quite a maxi; it’s easy to think the in-between length is hard to pull off. Well think again. The midi is back for 2012 and it’s more flattering than ever.
Unlike a maxi, a slightly shorter length is flattering on both those blessed with Gisele like pins as well as those who come in slightly shorter packages. With a multitude of styles to choose from you’re sure to find a midi to suit your taste. From 50s Americana style skirts to intricate, modern pleating. The midi skirt is our hero skirt of the summer.
Style Tip: Whether you’re pairing your midi with a shirt, blouse or trusty tee, it must, by all means be tucked in. To add extra definition pull the whole look together with a waist-cinching belt.
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Fluro Pleat Calf Skirt
Channel the neon fashion trend with elegance and pair Topshop’s fluro pleated shirt with a crisp white shirt and statement necklace.
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Take Naka Pleated Skirt
Summer’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with prints and this vibrant skirt from Tata Naka will add a playful edge to your wardrobe. Keep the rest of your look paired down with a grey marl tee and chunky wooden sandals.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Leopard Print Velvet Skirt
Midis provide the perfect length for a cocktail look. Pair this leopard print with a chiffon blouse or silk vest and finish the look of with gold accessories. The sumptuous velvet fabric will take your through into AW with ease too.
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Lottie Pleated Skirt
Nude is the perfect base for SS12’s bold colour palette. Pair this pretty pleated skirt with colour block shoes and a vibrant tee for an on trend weekend look.
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Stella McCartney Deckchair Stripe Skirt
Stella’s seaside inspired resort collection was a standout for 2012 and no more so than this deckchair striped skirt. On the longer side of midis, sky high heels are a must and perhaps one to steer clear of if you’re not the tallest of sorts. Reduced from £645 to £387 it’s a real investment buy.
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Asymmetric Black Skirt
Longer than a mini but more practical than a floor-sweeping maxi, midis work well at the office. Liven up a simple black skirt with draped detail like this one from Zara, and pair it with a masculine white shirt and statement bangles.
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Printed Pleated Shirley Skirt
Jonathan Saunders style abstract prints inspired many a high street collection this season. Reiss translated the trend perfectly mixing 90s rave shades with the prettiest of pleats. Keep the rest of your look simple with a white tee and nude accessories.
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Autograph Linen Blend Satin Trim Midi Skirt
The American Dream hit the SS12 catwalks, with everyone from Prada to Preen nodding to the vintage trend. M&S followed suit with this full volume midi but added a modern edge with a minimal grey colour palette.
