Maximize the mini
November 8th, 2006The mini has returned. This comes as no surprise with the revival of 80’s fashion. While making a noticeable statement for Autumn and Winter, Spring 2007 fashion reports show that the trend of the mini is here to stay. Raised hemlines on catwalk collections were all the rage for the season ahead.
- Who can wear a mini? Those of you blessed with slim and shapely legs.
- What’s the shortest length you can go? Standing with your hands by your side, your hemline should never be shorter then the tip of your middle finger.
In general, the most flattering skirt and dress length for any body type is at the knee (just above, on, or just below the knee). Visually, you know your own best hem length is at the point at which your legs look their longest and slimmest. If you have superb legs – by all means raise that hemline!
Update the look of the mini this season by adding:
- Thick black opaque tights (you’ll look like you’re wearing cigarette pants under your dress)
- Chunky heels, long boots or the new ankle bootie
Max Studio shows us how to wear mini’s the new way below.
November 8th, 2006 at 9:52 am
I have a question: What about a mini, thick black tights, and slouch boots? Ok or not? I have a great pair of slouch boots, but for some reason they look stupid with my skinny pants tucked in (part of the problem is that my skinny pants are too long and maybe too big, so the pants “bunch” at the top of the boot). I’ve been hiding the boots under pant legs (because they still have a great pointy toe), but what about wearing them with tights and a mini? Silly or sexy?
November 8th, 2006 at 10:09 am
Not silly at all! This outfit will work fabulously and is very of the moment. It’s a daring outfit, and if you feel that you would be confident wearing it - go for it.
I’ll address the tucking in of boots and skinny pants in a separate blog entry. I’ve had many Q’s about that.
November 13th, 2006 at 9:08 am
[…] Opaque tights go hand in hand with mini’s and ankle booties. They are ultra thick nylon stockings that almost look like support hose. They come in an assortment of colours with black being the most versatile and popular. […]
September 21st, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I have a question, my beautiful slim attractive partner says minis are not for the over 40’s. I wouldn’t be a gentleman to reveal her age, best said, she is approaching this time in her life, although she is a very youthful looking girl, often mistaken for someone younger. She loves to please, she’s everthing a man could wish for.. I’m so lucky and I never forget it, not once. But can she wear a mini?