10 Best Ruched Leggings

The right skirt can take you from the office, to the grocery store, to a night on the town in comfort and style. Designers in all price ranges are showing flirty new skirts that are quite tempting. Once you discover the style of skirt that looks best on you, shopping will be fun, and you will look fabulous all season long.

Skirt Magic

Showcase your assets. Skirts have a magical effect on the body when done right. If you like your curves or are proud of your athletic figure, flaunt it. On the other hand, if you would rather minimize or divert attention away from a particular area, a skirt can provide the camouflage.

Ignore the Label. Stop looking at the size. Designers employ a sneaky system of sizing that should never be trusted, or relied upon for your self-esteem. A more reliable confidence booster is a skirt that fits and flows properly. Try different sizes on to find the one that works for your body. Cut the label out if the number causes you distress!

Sense of Balance. Unlike other separates like pants or shorts, skirts can truly balance out a woman's figure. Work with your overall shape whether it is apple, pear, hourglass or straight. Add bulk with ruching, overlay of chiffon, pleats or ruffles. Minimize with straight designs, or cover with flared designs.

Color Theory. Commonsense tells you that dark colors are slimming, but a monotone look in any color looks polished. Wear brighter colors, plaids or try large florals if you want to add visual weight.

Style Tips

Pencil skirts shave off inches with their high waist and straight design. Slim bulges and bumps with a classic pencil skirt that hits at the knee. A longer style with a ruffled bottom edge gives a simple shape feminine flair.

A-line skirts are flattering on most women. The flawless line it creates is perfect for disguising hips and thighs. The fitted waist and flared cut balances both apple and pear shaped frames, while showcases the waistline on hourglass figures and bringing curves to a straight shape. The skirt should end at, or slightly above the knee.

Maxi skirts are a look that works best on tall women, but that doesn't mean average or even petite women can't give it a try. A straight long skirt in a stiff fabric, such as denim or khaki twill, or a bohemian skirt with sandals and a tank top are two possibilities.

Mini skirts should be reserved for the petite and young. Leave something to the imagination when wearing a skirt. Although if you have fabulous legs and a boyish shape, feel free to give it a go. Short skirts can be purchased with the intent to wear with a pair of tights. The overall look is not as revealing.