The high waisted skirt
February 7th 2009 00:40
These have been on the catwalks and in the magazines for more than two years now, but as we all know, street fashion usually has a considerable lag on designer couture. Celebs are often the major trendsetters, as they have the means and the publicity to promote their favoured designs, and once enough celebs have been snapped wearing a certain style, it filters down to the most fashion conscious members of the public, and so on (see The five levels of fashion). This process sometimes takes years, depending on how unusual the new design is.
The high waisted skirt is one such example of this lag phenomenon. Because we've all been wearing skirts on our hips for years, having a waistline that was six inches higher felt - and looked - distinctly odd at first. But now, in Sydney anyway, the high waisted skirt is everywhere. It's evolved from a tailored, slimline look that screamed corporate high-flyer, to a softer, fuller and more casual silhouette that is ideal for the weekend.
Keeping the rest of your outfit simple when wearing a high waisted skirt is an absolute must. They look best with plain tank tops tucked in, and ballet flats or simple heels. Unlike high waisted jeans, they are a flattering style for most figures, especially when the skirt falls just above the knee. Wear the classic high waisted pencil skirt in black or grey for work, and the fuller tulip-shaped or A-line high waisted skirt in bright colours (preferably floral) on your days off. Here are some photos of celebs wearing the different incarnations of the high waisted skirt, for your style inspiration.
The classic look
The corporate look
The casual look
The high waisted skirt is one such example of this lag phenomenon. Because we've all been wearing skirts on our hips for years, having a waistline that was six inches higher felt - and looked - distinctly odd at first. But now, in Sydney anyway, the high waisted skirt is everywhere. It's evolved from a tailored, slimline look that screamed corporate high-flyer, to a softer, fuller and more casual silhouette that is ideal for the weekend.
Keeping the rest of your outfit simple when wearing a high waisted skirt is an absolute must. They look best with plain tank tops tucked in, and ballet flats or simple heels. Unlike high waisted jeans, they are a flattering style for most figures, especially when the skirt falls just above the knee. Wear the classic high waisted pencil skirt in black or grey for work, and the fuller tulip-shaped or A-line high waisted skirt in bright colours (preferably floral) on your days off. Here are some photos of celebs wearing the different incarnations of the high waisted skirt, for your style inspiration.
Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes and Hayden Panettiere
Victoria Beckham
Jessica Alba
Lauren Conrad
Hayden Panettiere, Rihanna and Ashlee Simpson
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