How to Choose the Best Skirt for Your Body Shape

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• SKIRTS FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE
• SKIRTS FOR PEAR-SHAPED BODIES (A)
  • Skirts to favour for a pear-shaped body:
  • Skirts to avoid:
• SKIRTS: CURVY HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE (8)
  • Skirts to favour for curvy hourglass body:
  • Skirts to avoid for curvy hourglass body:
• SKIRTS: HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE (X)
  • Skirts to favour for hourglass body:
  • Skirts to avoid for hourglass body:
• SKIRTS: APPLE BODY SHAPE (O)
  • Skirts to favour for apple-shaped body:
  • Skirts to avoid for apple-shaped body:
• SKIRTS: INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE (V)
  • Skirts to favour for inverted triangle body:
  • Skirts to avoid for inverted triangle body:
• SKIRTS: RECTANGLE BODY SHAPE (H)
  • Skirts to favour for rectangle body:
  • Skirts to avoid for rectangle body:
• 🌟 Why Choosing Your Skirt According to Your Body Shape Makes All the Difference

SKIRTS FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE

Which skirt style flatters your figure, elongates your legs, or balances your hips? It’s a question I often pondered in the fitting room… and perhaps you have too.

Because every silhouette deserves to be celebrated, I’ve crafted this guide to help you find the skirt that truly suits you. Whether you’re drawn to A-line, pencil, pleated, or mini skirts, there’s a perfect match waiting for you, and I’m here to assist you in discovering it.

👇 Select your body shape below (8, A, V, X, H, or O) to uncover the cuts that enhance your legs, balance your silhouette, and elevate your style.

👉 Not sure about your body shape? Take the body shape test here

SKIRTS FOR PEAR-SHAPED BODIES (A)

When choosing skirts, opt for styles and fabrics that don’t add extra width to your hips. A-line, skater, or straight skirts in flowing materials are ideal for your pear-shaped figure. Prefer high-waisted skirts in dark colours to slim your hips.

Skirts to favour for a pear-shaped body:

Models shown above from left to right: black midi flowy skirt, navy blue printed A-line skirt, raw denim skirt, black printed flared skirt.

• Dark-coloured skirts
• High-waisted skirts
• A-line skirts
• Flowing skirts
• Asymmetrical skirts
• Straight skirts
• Skater skirts
• Long, midi, or just-above-the-knee skirts

Skirts to avoid:

• Low-rise skirts
• Bright-coloured skirts
• Skirts in thick fabrics like tweed or velvet
• Skirts with horizontal stripes, checks, or large patterns
• Bubble skirts
• Pleated skirts
• Very short skirts (mini skirts)
• Skirts with side pockets

👉 Discover more about the pear-shaped body

SKIRTS: CURVY HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE (8)

Your curvy hourglass figure is feminine and balanced. Show off your beautiful shape with skirts that enhance your waist and legs. High-waisted pencil skirts are a great choice to highlight your curves.

Skirts to favour for curvy hourglass body:

Models shown above from left to right: black knee-length pencil skirt, burgundy straight mini-skirt, violet light short skirt, grey draped skirt.

• Dark shades
• High waists
• Midi skirts
• Flowy fabrics
• A-line cuts
• Pencil skirts
• Fitted styles
• Mini-skirts (if your legs are slim)
• Draped fronts

Skirts to avoid for curvy hourglass body:

• Skirts with pockets
• Low-rise styles
• Horizontal prints
• Pleated skirts
• Skirts too wide or too flared
• Bubble skirts
• Mini or pencil skirts if you have strong thighs

👉 Learn more about the curvy hourglass body

SKIRTS: HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE (X)

With a defined waist and balanced silhouette, nearly every skirt style works for you. Favour high-waisted models to accentuate your shape. Tuck in your top to enhance your natural curves.

Skirts to favour for hourglass body:

Models shown above from left to right: printed A-line skirt, thick black straight jersey skirt, pale pink flowy mini skirt, stiff fabric flared skirt.

• High waists
• Long skirts
• Mini-skirts
• Midi skirts
• Light or thick materials
• Dark or light tones
• A-line shapes
• Pencil skirts
• Straight cuts
• Tube skirts
• Fitted styles
• Flared skirts
• Light pleats at the front

Skirts to avoid for hourglass body:

• Too loose cuts
• Low-rise skirts that hide your waist
• Heavily pleated sides that widen the hips

👉 Learn more about the hourglass body

SKIRTS: APPLE BODY SHAPE (O)

Skirts are a powerful tool for celebrating your femininity. If your figure is round with a generous bust, choose flattering styles that enhance your natural beauty with ease and confidence.

Skirts to favour for apple-shaped body:

Models shown above from left to right: navy cargo skirt, black flowy skirt, denim skirt, navy printed flared skirt.

• Soft fabrics like cotton, silk or linen
• High waists
• Dark tones
• Flared or A-line skirts
• Pencil skirts
• Cargo skirts
• Straight cuts
• Straight denim skirts
• Thin vertical stripes
• Skirts that fall just above the knee
• Long petticoats

Skirts to avoid for apple-shaped body:

• Bold prints
• Bright colours
• Shapeless skirts
• Thick fabrics like tweed or velvet
• Pleated skirts
• Mini-skirts
• Tight skirts

👉 Learn more about the apple body shape

SKIRTS: INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE (V)

With narrow hips and broad shoulders, aim to balance the look by adding volume at the bottom. Low-rise colourful skirts with prints, drapes or structure are perfect for this shape.

Skirts to favour for inverted triangle body:

Models shown above from left to right: cherry satin skirt in cotton-linen, white flared skater skirt, navy midi pleated skirt, flared jacquard mini-skirt.

• Low-rise skirts
• Light or structured fabrics (suede, canvas, silk, jersey, leather)
• Bright colours
• Prints and patterns
• Ruffles, lace, frills, satin
• Pleated skirts
• Pencil cuts
• Flared skirts
• Draped styles
• Puffy cuts
• Bubble skirts
• Godet skirts
• Skater styles
• Skirts with pockets

Skirts to avoid for inverted triangle body:

• Skirts that exaggerate upper-lower imbalance
• Tight skirts
• Straight mini-skirts

👉 Learn more about the inverted triangle body

SKIRTS: RECTANGLE BODY SHAPE (H)

Your goal is to enhance your legs and add softness at the hips. Choose low-rise skirts in light or bold colours that create volume and femininity.

Skirts to favour for rectangle body:

Models shown above from left to right: coral printed pleated skirt, turquoise long flowy skirt, floral flared skirt, short A-line skirt.

• Printed skirts
• Light or bright colours
• Low-waisted cuts
• Lace, ruffles, pockets
• Flowing short or long straight cuts
• Pleated skirts
• A-line or flared skirts
• Slit styles
• Wrap skirts
• Asymmetrical designs
• Bubble or tulip cuts
• Flared styles
• Thick petticoats

Skirts to avoid for rectangle body:

• Too flared cuts
• Very straight styles
• Tight skirts
• Extra-wide designs
• Rigid materials
• Pleated, flared or A-line skirts for fuller figures

👉 Learn more about the rectangle body

🌟 Why Choosing Your Skirt According to Your Body Shape Makes All the Difference

A skirt that clings to your hips too tightly? A cut that shortens your legs? It’s often a body shape issue, not a fashion fail.

👉 By choosing the right skirt for your body, you will:

✅ Elongate your legs or balance your hips
✅ Highlight your waist or curves
✅ Avoid cuts that compress or exaggerate
✅ Harmonise your silhouette from top to bottom
✅ Create that wow effect with a flattering shape
✅ Save time in the fitting room and while shopping

Pleated, wrap, A-line, asymmetrical or pencil – the perfect skirt exists for every body shape.